Antarctica Yacht Charters

Private Antarctica Yacht Expeditions

An Antarctica yacht charter offers the most exclusive way to explore the Antarctic Peninsula and beyond. From towering ice walls and vast glaciers to breaching humpback whales and thriving penguin colonies, this is remote polar exploration experienced in complete privacy.

Experiencing it by private yacht transforms what is already extraordinary into something deeply personal and entirely your own.

Our Antarctica yacht charters provide access to the White Continent aboard purpose-built ice-class expedition yachts, delivering unrivalled comfort and flexibility. Equipped with helicopters, submersibles, snowmobiles and specialist expedition teams, these explorer yachts allow you to go further inland, deeper underwater and beyond traditional expedition routes, all while enjoying the privacy and refinement expected at this level. This is not a cruise. It is a privately curated Antarctic expedition.

What Sets Our Antarctica Yacht Charters Apart

  • First expedition to deploy a heart-rate monitor tag on a humpback whale in Antarctica
  • Dedicated marine research partnerships supporting Antarctic conservation
  • Ice-class expedition yachts with helicopter, submersible and polar navigation capability
  • Founder-led Antarctic expeditions with over three decades of polar experience
  • Live whale tracking and real-time conservation research participation
  • Heli-skiing first descents on untouched Antarctic peaks
  • Dual-vessel expedition logistics for extended reach and safety
  • Luxury expedition yachts with spa, cinema and private suite accommodation

Featured Experiences

The Wilds of Antarctica

This yacht expedition is brimming with action, adventure, and extraordinarily diverse and resilient wildlife. It will take you soaring over glittering glaciers by helicopter, camping on uncharted territory, and enjoying organic and intimate encounters with a diverse range of endemic species.

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A Ski & Sail Adventure in Antarctica

Antarctica truly is the final frontier; on a ski and sail yacht expedition here, you will speed down pristine slopes, admire untouched wilderness and marvel at the abundant fauna and marine life of the Southern Continent. All the while, enjoy the unique connection to the elements that can only be found whilst sailing.

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Yachts to Charter in Antarctica

CAPTAIN ARCTIC
From 590,000 EUR • 70M • 36 Guests
LA DATCHA
From 630,000 USD • 77M • 12 Guests
LE COMMANDANT CHARCOT
From EUR • 150M • 245 Guests
SHERAKHAN
From 595,000 EUR • 69.65M • 26 Guests
AQUA LARES
From 246,905 USD • 50M • 20 Guests

Explore Antarctica Differently

Heli-ski to the ends of the earth

Make tracks in unchartered territory, discovering pristine slopes and untouched wilderness at its greatest. Our Antarctic yacht expeditions provide access to helicopters, enabling epic heli-skiing further inland, gaining you access to ski mountains that have never been skied before in a truly exhilarating experience, alongside experienced mountain guides who will show you the ropes. A videographer will also accompany you to bring back evidence of your action-packed adventure that you will treasure forever.

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Plunge into the underwater world in a submersible

It’s true that Antarctica is breath-taking enough above water. However, submersibles enable you to plunge to the ocean depths below to see what is hiding beneath the icy waters of the frozen continent. Discover the fascinating marine life in this part of the world, spy historical shipwrecks, and marvel at the scale of the icebergs as you discover the depths of the ocean alongside experts.

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Planning Your Antarctica Yacht Charter

How to Get to Antarctica

Most yacht expeditions begin in Ushuaia (Argentina) or Punta Arenas (Chile), with select routes departing from Cape Town for deeper Southern Ocean exploration.

Private aviation arrangements can be incorporated for seamless transfers.

Yes. While many visitors join expedition cruises, a private yacht charter provides complete control over pace, routing and onboard experience.

Permits and environmental compliance are managed as part of the expedition planning process.

The Antarctic season runs from November to March.

  • November: Pristine landscapes and courtship displays

  • December–January: Peak wildlife activity and extended daylight

  • February–March: Whale sightings at their strongest

The ideal timing depends on your priorities: photography, skiing, marine life or exploration depth.

No. Polar bears inhabit the Arctic. Antarctica’s wildlife includes penguins, seals and whales.

A minimum of 10 days is recommended, though 14–21 days allows for deeper exploration and flexibility around weather conditions.

PLANNING YOUR
ANTARCTIC EXPERIENCE


Get in touch with our Expedition Designers to begin planning your own bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime Antarctic expedition.

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