Several of our Antarctic cruises offer kayaking excursions in addition to the normal expedition programme. Please contact our team for details of such adventure options, as these are offered on particular vessels and departure dates when the appropriate adventure guides are onboard. What a wonderful way of experiencing the continent; I can just imagine paddling silently through the calm waterways of the peninsula, penguins diving all around and the creak of the icebergs as you glide through the stillness, shades of aquamarine beneath the water’s surface.
T
he photographs attached to this blog are with the kind permission of Paul & Emmeline Johnston, who travelled with us down to the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the Prof Multanovskiy. If you are considering kayaking in Antarctica, then you should have a good level of physical fitness and it is essential that you have basic sea kayak experience. Kayak and canoe clubs in the UK and your home country will be able to help with this if you haven’t the necessary experience as yet. All kayak excursions will take place within a safe distance from the ship, and at all times a zodiac will be on standby.
Numbers are limited for kayak options and these are VERY popular, so early booking is recommended; between 10-15 passengers (with 1 or 2 guides) can join a kayak trip, depending on the number of guides involved and the kayak skills of the participants.
On every cruise with a kayak option a minimum of around 4 kayak excursions will be offered, weather permitting of course. The activities will only take place in good/safe weather conditions.
Kit List
thermal underwear
fleece pants
fleece vest
paddle anorak/jacket (or normal gore-tex shell)
neoprene kayak shoes
neoprene gloves
Additional
cap
dry suit
waterproof bag (for camera etc.)
Contact our team for further information and to discuss your Antarctic voyage on 01737 218800 or visit our website to check departure dates and itinerary options.
Comments