Cross the Drake Passage and explore three of the wildest places left on Earth.
This is one of the world’s great expedition voyages.
Sailing from Puerto Williams, the southernmost town on Earth, you’ll embark on an extraordinary 39-night adventure through the Southern Ocean, crossing the legendary Drake Passage to Antarctica, exploring the wildlife-rich shores of South Georgia, and finishing in the remote Falkland Islands.
Unlike a conventional expedition cruise, this is a genuine sailing voyage aboard a beautifully restored historic vessel with a story of her own. Built in 1915 as a Dutch herring drifter, she spent decades working the North Sea before being lovingly transformed into an expedition sailing vessel. Following an extensive refit completed in 2021, she now combines traditional character with the capability and comfort needed for modern polar expeditions.
One of the things that makes this voyage so special is the scale. With space for just 12 guest crew, life onboard feels personal, collaborative and immersive. You’ll quickly get to know your fellow adventurers and become an active member of the crew, standing watch, steering, helping handle sails and participating in daily life at sea while navigating some of the most remote waters on the planet.
The rewards are immense. Towering glaciers, vast icebergs, whale encounters, enormous penguin colonies, elephant seals, albatrosses and some of the most dramatic landscapes on Earth await. The expedition also follows in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers, including Sir Ernest Shackleton, whose remarkable survival story remains woven into the history of South Georgia.
For many travellers, the vessel strikes a rare balance: large enough to safely undertake ambitious polar expeditions, yet small enough to access places that larger expedition ships cannot reach, creating a more intimate experience of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
For adventurous travellers, sailors, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike, few voyages can match the scale, remoteness and sense of achievement offered by this remarkable Southern Ocean expedition.
Why you'll love this adventure
- Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands in one expedition.
- Sail across the legendary Drake Passage.
- Just 12 guest crew creates a genuinely intimate expedition experience.
- Follow in the footsteps of Shackleton and the great polar explorers.
Dates
Itinerary
This expedition operates in one of the most remote and weather-dependent regions on Earth. Ice, wildlife, wind and sea conditions will influence the exact route and landing opportunities. The itinerary below provides a guide to the intended expedition route, but flexibility is essential and forms part of the adventure.
What's included
- Accommodation onboard throughout the expedition
- All meals onboard
- Professional captain and expedition crew
- Sailing instruction and participation
- Shore landings where conditions permit
- Safety equipment and briefings
- Expedition guidance throughout the voyage
Not included
- Flights to Puerto Williams
- Flights from the Falkland Islands
- Travel insurance
- Drinks from the onboard bar
- Personal expenses
- Additional accommodation before or after the voyage
Trip notes
Price
Min age
Accommodation
There are 6 cabins, each for 2 persons. The cabins are situated in the middle of the ship, which makes them as stable as possible.
Your bunk is inside one of the two person cabins. Your bed will be either the high or the lower bed of a bedbunk. All beds are over 80cm wide and 2 meters long. Each bed has a reading light for the evening hours.
The cabins are ensuite. In a wet cell you will find a shower, of course with hot and cold water, and a toilet, that when possible flushes with outside water. In the cabin itself you will find a fountain and mirror. Your clothing can be stored in closet and your bag or suitcase can be stored under the bed.
Meals
On board the crew we do not work with a set menu. The menu is developed on board with influences of her surroundings. We try and cook with as many local fresh products as possible, this means that around the Canary Islands we eat a lot of tapas, peppers, plantanas (banana’s). In Brazil we eat a lot of fresh fruit, cow meat and rice. And around the North Sea, when it gets colder you will find some ‘stamppot’ (Dutch mashes potatoes specialty) with smoked sausage on your plate.
During a longer stay on board you will hardly ever see the same dish come by. Most of our meals are served with a salad or fruit on the side. During longer trips we take good care of our vegetables and fruit to ensure that you will enjoy fresh food as long as possible.
If you have an allergy or cannot eat certain food, please contact us with your dietary concerns. We provide a healthy menu were you will have enough choice.
We do not provide a vegan diet and on certain voyages we do not provide a lactose intolerant or gluten free diet.
We do provide sweet, savoury, hot and sometimes somewhat fat delicious food, but there is always a healthy choice next to it.
Who is this trip for?
Adventure travellers, sailors, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts and expedition-minded travellers seeking a genuine polar sailing experience. No previous sailing experience is required, although participants should be physically fit and comfortable with extended periods at sea in remote environments.
Additional notes
- Dates: 22 December 2026 – 30 January 2027
- Duration: 39 nights
- Maximum 12 guest crew
- Minimum age: 15
- No sailing experience required
- English spoken onboard
- Operates under IAATO Antarctic guidelines
- Christmas and New Year spent during the expedition
- Significant offshore sailing and remote wilderness travel
- Weather and ice conditions will influence the final itinerary
Tour operator
An old Herring drifter (Logger) built in 1915, the ship is 28 meters long over deck (38 meters overall) and takes 16 trainees on her voyages. No previous sailing experience is needed and experienced and new sailors love her equally.
A family of four professional sailors have owned and run this vessel since 2006 and sail her with true passion. Built for the North Sea she’s a fast sailor and her rigging is as traditional as it gets.
We love that the boat’s appearance is kept as traditional as possible yet combined with modern techniques and equipment. Everyone on board is part of the informal sail training program that is designed to get the best out of everyone whether you join for 2 days or a longer ocean crossing.
On September 13th she and her crew were the first traditional sailing ship to complete the North West Passage after Roald Admundsen with his ship Goya in 2013.
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Puerto Williams to Antarctica to South Georgia to Falkland Islands: Southern Ocean Expedition
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