Join expedition sailing vessel Ocean Tramp and her crew on an unforgettable cruise to Antarctica, exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, home to penguins, whales, icebergs, and rich Exploration History. Enjoy the flexibility and seclusion of a small vessel, perfect for intimate expeditions to Antarctica, where you can fully embrace the polar wonders as they unfold. With a maximum of 8 passengers, this experience offers a unique and personal way to discover Antarctica’s pristine beauty.
By flying across the Drake Passage, all of our time is spent in Antarctica. The two weeks are two weeks in the ice, with the icebergs, the whales, and the penguins. If there are a few days of snow, then within two weeks there is a high chance you’ll get a few great days of sun. Hoping for a great high latitude sunset or two? By having two weeks, you increase your chances of experiencing it. Two weeks allows us the chance to feel the rhythm of Antarctica, to notice changes, and to observe the details and differences of each penguin colony.
When we say micro cruises, we mean it. Ocean Tramp carries a maximum of 8 passengers. Ocean Tramp carries a maximum of 8 passengers. This means when going ashore to a penguin colony you are not crowded with 100 other passenger vying for the best view. It means that you can have space and quiet to explore Antarctica. It means on the deck of Ocean Tramp you can have your space. No elbowing or hurrying on deck for the best spot. With maximum 8 passengers, you leave with new friends. There is strong camaraderie onboard between guests and with crew!
Once you step onboard, it’s all included: excursions, meals, kayaking, camping, wine with dinner, gin and tonics with glacier ice (collected by guests!).
When in Antarctica the focus should be on the experience – the whole experience.
The vessel’s size means we can maneuver into small coves and passages. The crew and itinerary flexibility means that when there is an opportunity – we go for it. The light is fantastic after dinner and a few passengers want to go for a zodiac cruise – let’s go! Whales are bubble feeding? Let’s stay and watch.
A leopard seal is on the hunt for a penguin – let’s slow down and see what happens. The afternoon is so amazing at a penguin colony that no one wants to rush back for dinner? We’ll push back dinner another hour to enjoy the time onshore.
Going to Antarctica we want to take the opportunity to bring a scientist who has data he or she needs to collect. They will join the voyage and allow guests to participate in the data collection.
Each scientist will also give lectures during the trip about their research and past projects.
Each trip is different. Past research has included penguin vocalizations, background antibacterial resistance, oxygen/hydrogen isotope levels, and mercury levels in the Southern Ocean.
Pre trip: Please arrive at the departure port/city AT LEAST 36 hours prior to your trip start – WHY, if there is any delay by an airline, or your luggage is lost, you will have a chance to make the trip. Also traveling south is usually a long journey, so it’s nice to have a day + to recuperate before starting on the journey on a lifetime.
The night before the flight to Antarctica there will be a mandatory Safety Briefing where we will explain how the next day will play out. We will also hand you the boots for you to test your size and exchange if necessary. We will also provide vacuums for you to clean your backpacks and pockets, for biosecurity reasons.
Please fill out the form, and we’ll be delighted to have you join our next trip. We look forward to seeing you!
Please fill out the form, and we’ll be delighted to have you join our next trip. We look forward to seeing you!
