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Cruise Description

Embark on an extraordinary adventure to the seldom visited Ross Sea from New Zealand and walk in the footsteps of legendary polar explorers on this exciting expedition.

Sailing from Dunedin in New Zealand on board Le Soléal, start in Campbell Island, part of New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands, and discover the island’s spectacular endemic flora and fauna, including six species of albatross.

While you enjoy some time at sea and take advantage of talks and lectures on board by your team of expedition guides, be prepared to reach the Ross Sea, the Southernmost sea on Earth.

Alongside your expedition team, you will have the privilege of exploring this fascinating region and learn all about its history and natural environment, all in one of the most pristine, spectacular settings. Observe the largest Adelie penguin rookeries in the world, sail pass gigantic icebergs and thundering glaciers during a zodiac excursion, or spot Weddell Seals as they relax or hunt on icefloes.

You will have the opportunity to visit historic buildings including Sir Ernest Shackleton’s hut at Cape Royds, and reflect on the heroic polar journeys of some of the world’s most intrepid polar explorers.

On your way back to New Zealand, enjoy some time on Australia’s Macquarie Island, and its impressive colony of king penguins, as well as the Snares islands and their unique wildlife sanctuaries, before disembarking in Dunedin. A truly memorable adventure not many have the chance to experience!

We are privileged guests in these remote lands where we are at the mercy of weather, ice, tidal and current conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the IAATO. Any disembarkation on the Subantarctic Islands is subject to weather conditions and on obtaining the authorisation of the local authorities. To preserve the wild environment of these islands, the number of visitors is in fact strictly controlled. Wherever possible, we will run Zodiac excursions around their shorelines in order to guarantee the best possible experience for all guests if it is not possible to disembark.

Cruise Itinerary
Date Activity Arrive Depart
26/01/25 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 6:00 PM
27/01/25 At sea - -
28/01/25 Campbell Island, New Zealand
29/01/25 At sea - -
30/01/25 At sea - -
31/01/25 At sea - -
01/02/25 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
02/02/25 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
03/02/25 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
04/02/25 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
05/02/25 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
06/02/25 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
07/02/25 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
08/02/25 Ross Sea Region, Antarctica
09/02/25 At sea - -
10/02/25 Balleny Islands, Sub Antarctic Islands
11/02/25 At sea - -
12/02/25 At sea - -
13/02/25 Macquarie Island, Sub Antarctic Island
14/02/25 At sea - -
15/02/25 Snares Island, New Zealand
16/02/25 Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand 7:00 AM
Itinerary may vary by sailing date and itineraries may be changed at the cruise lines discretion. Please check itinerary details at time of booking and before booking other travel services such as airline tickets.

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