Antarctica Polar Circle Ice Swimming Adventure
Antarctic Peninsula
As a First-Ever, we are planning to offer our Antarctic Ice Swimming Adventure in the icy waters to the south of the Polar Circle! On this 11-day inspiring cruise, we explore the Great White Continent's magnificent landscapes, glacial mountains, and incredible wildlife before reaching 66°33′ – the Antarctic Circle. This region of Antarctica is rarely visited and offers majestic, pristine surroundings, 24-hour sunshine and icy waters – perfect for our adventures! Aside from the swim event there are many landings to see wildlife and zodiac cruising sightseeing past amazing landscapes
- Sub Polar Circle Ice Antarctic Ice Swimming event – 50m, 200m, 500m, 1km - participate or cheer on!
- Meet fellow Frozen ones on an epic adventure
- In-depth, Antarctic expedition with five days of landings
- Cross the Antarctic Circle.
- Close-up encounters with wildlife - penguins, seals and whales
- Antarctica’s majestic mountains, ice and scenery
- Educational program from onboard specialists
- Options for kayaking and photography
- Fast, modern and ice-strengthened vessel
- Onboard staff
ICE SWIMMING ADVENTURES is an amazing adventure into Polar Waters or anywhere where there is ICE. Uncharted frozen seas and land are calling us. Anyone is welcome, but the focus is on Ice Swimming and exploring. You will be looked after by the Founder of Ice Swimming [Ram Barkai] and a team of experienced expedition leaders, doctors, and amazing people like yourself. Swimming can be anything from a polar dip to a 1km, you chose. Family, friends, and supporters are welcome. It’s a team adventure that will change your life forever.
On this 11-day inspiring cruise, we explore the Great White Continent's magnificent landscapes, glacial mountains, and incredible wildlife before reaching 66°33′ – the Antarctic Circle. As a First-Ever, we are planning to offer our Antarctic Ice Swimming Adventure in the icy waters to the south of the Polar Circle! [weather permitting]
This region of Antarctica is rarely visited and offers majestic, pristine surroundings, 24-hour sunshine and icy waters – perfect for our adventures! Dense pack ice forbids many ordinary vessels from reaching this far south, but with a Polar code 6 and Ice class 1A rating, our vessel moves swiftly and comfortably on an adventure of a lifetime!

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Long-awaited return to Antarctica for Ice Swimming!
Overview
As a First-Ever, we are planning to offer our Antarctic Ice Swimming Adventure in the icy waters to the south of the Polar Circle! On this 11-day inspiring cruise, we explore the Great White Continent's magnificent landscapes, glacial mountains, and incredible wildlife before reaching 66°33′ – the Antarctic Circle. This region of Antarctica is rarely visited and offers majestic, pristine surroundings, 24-hour sunshine and icy waters – perfect for our adventures! Aside from the swim event there are many landings to see wildlife and zodiac cruising sightseeing past amazing landscapes. This expedition is equally suitable for swim participants as well as a brilliant adventure holiday for friends or supporters. Aside from the swim event there are of course regular landings to see wildlife, with walking, hiking and zodiac cruising sightseeing, plus options for sea kayaking and photography sessions.Scrolling is disabled on map, please click to enable.
M/V OCEAN VICTORY
The brand-new luxury infinity vessel Ocean Victory is one of the most modern small ship vessels in the world. This stylish cruise ship is ideally suited to small-ship expeditions, with a total of 93 comfortable cabins for guests, all with a view of the ocean, 90% with a balcony, even a suite with a French balcony! Ocean Victory is deployed and dedicated to varied Antarctica voyages. With the highest Polar code 6 and Ice class 1A, Ocean Victory is the ideal vessel for small-ship cruising due to her sturdy construction and X-BOW® – Infinity class, which provides high stability in rough weather and allows for the smoothest movements on high waves, and a Solas 2012 classification, which facilitates a safe return to port. Part of a brand new generation of low energy vessels, with 4 diesel engines and 2 electro engines, all controlled electronically to optimize speed and fuel consumption, the Ocean Victory will also be environmentally friendly onboard, with the implementation of the Green Initiative Program. Amenities onboard include a Nordic Bar Lounge, Ocean Shop, various restaurants, including an open deck dining facility, and a highly new and modern lecture lounge.

- 11-day cruise onboard Ocean Victory
- Full board on ship; breakfast-lunch-dinner, from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on last day
- One visit to the specialty restaurant for each passenger; unlimited access to specialty restaurant from premium cabins (PS, A, B1 and B2)
- Free coffee and tea during the voyage
- Port costs, pilot fees, National Park Fees, IAATO fees.
- English speaking expedition team during voyage
- Information briefings and lectures by expedition team in English.
- Parka to keep
- Zodiac transports (ship-to-shore and cruises) and shore landings according to itinerary
- Boots in all assorted sizes, suitable for shore landings
- VIP service included for categories B1, B2, A and Prem. suites
- International flights to/from Ushuaia
- Any hotel nights/accommodation in Argentina before or after voyages
- Travel or cancellation insurance.
- Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals other than mentioned.
- Beverages other than tea, coffee, and ice water.
- Tips for crew (approx. 14 USD per person per day).
- Personal expenses
- Spa treatments
- Anything not mentioned in ‘Price includes’.
- Kayak Optional excursions 250 USD per outing (to be booked and paid onboard)
- Snow shoeing Optional excursions (if conditions permit) 150 USD per outing
Tour Dossier
Antarctica Polar Circle Ice Swimming Adventure

As a First-Ever, we offer our Antarctic Ice Swimming Adventure on an in-depth cruise to the icy waters to the south of the Polar Circle!
File Creation date: 2023-12-08 - for updated information and dates and prices see the following page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/antarctica-ice-swimming_255

Antarctica Polar Circle Ice Swimming Adventure
Duration: 11 days
Location: Antarctic Peninsula
Available: February 2024
Start: Ushuaia, Argentina
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina

Highlights
- Sub Polar Circle Ice Antarctic Ice Swimming event – 50m, 200m, 500m, 1km - participate or cheer on!
- Meet fellow Frozen ones on an epic adventure
- In-depth, Antarctic expedition with five days of landings
- Cross the Antarctic Circle.
- Close-up encounters with wildlife - penguins, seals and whales
- Antarctica’s majestic mountains, ice and scenery
- Educational program from onboard specialists
- Options for kayaking and photography
- Fast, modern and ice-strengthened vessel
- Onboard staff

Itinerary
As a First-Ever, we are planning to offer our Antarctic Ice Swimming Adventure in the icy waters to the south of the Polar Circle! On this 11-day inspiring cruise, we explore the Great White Continent's magnificent landscapes, glacial mountains, and incredible wildlife before reaching 66°33′ – the Antarctic Circle. This region of Antarctica is rarely visited and offers majestic, pristine surroundings, 24-hour sunshine and icy waters – perfect for our adventures! Aside from the swim event there are many landings to see wildlife and zodiac cruising sightseeing past amazing landscapes





Ship Information
M/V OCEAN VICTORY
The brand-new luxury infinity vessel Ocean Victory is one of the most modern small ship vessels in the world. This stylish cruise ship is ideally suited to small-ship expeditions, with a total of 93 comfortable cabins for guests, all with a view of the ocean, 90% with a balcony, even a suite with a French balcony! Ocean Victory is deployed and dedicated to varied Antarctica voyages. With the highest Polar code 6 and Ice class 1A, Ocean Victory is the ideal vessel for small-ship cruising due to her sturdy construction and X-BOW® – Infinity class, which provides high stability in rough weather and allows for the smoothest movements on high waves, and a Solas 2012 classification, which facilitates a safe return to port. Part of a brand new generation of low energy vessels, with 4 diesel engines and 2 electro engines, all controlled electronically to optimize speed and fuel consumption, the Ocean Victory will also be environmentally friendly onboard, with the implementation of the Green Initiative Program. Amenities onboard include a Nordic Bar Lounge, Ocean Shop, various restaurants, including an open deck dining facility, and a highly new and modern lecture lounge.

Antarctica Polar Circle Ice Swimming Adventure
For the latest, up-to-date departure dates and prices please refer to the tour page:
http://expeditionsonline.com/tour/antarctica-ice-swimming_255
Included
- 11-day cruise onboard Ocean Victory
- Full board on ship; breakfast-lunch-dinner, from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on last day
- One visit to the specialty restaurant for each passenger; unlimited access to specialty restaurant from premium cabins (PS, A, B1 and B2)
- Free coffee and tea during the voyage
- Port costs, pilot fees, National Park Fees, IAATO fees.
- English speaking expedition team during voyage
- Information briefings and lectures by expedition team in English.
- Parka to keep
- Zodiac transports (ship-to-shore and cruises) and shore landings according to itinerary
- Boots in all assorted sizes, suitable for shore landings
- VIP service included for categories B1, B2, A and Prem. suites
Excluded
- International flights to/from Ushuaia
- Any hotel nights/accommodation in Argentina before or after voyages
- Travel or cancellation insurance.
- Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals other than mentioned.
- Beverages other than tea, coffee, and ice water.
- Tips for crew (approx. 14 USD per person per day).
- Personal expenses
- Spa treatments
- Anything not mentioned in ‘Price includes’.
- Kayak Optional excursions 250 USD per outing (to be booked and paid onboard)
- Snow shoeing Optional excursions (if conditions permit) 150 USD per outing

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