Camping in the Antarctic

Enjoy an unforgettable experience with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises when night falls in the endless ice. Each of our 18-day Antarctic cruises includes the opportunity to camp ashore for the night in selected spots (depending on the weather). Feel like a polar explorer. Become one with nature in which humans are a marginal presence. Listen to the sounds of the Antarctic: surrounded by unimaginable silence and punctuated only by the crackling of the ice and the call of distant penguins. An experience from evening to morning, beginning with a thrilling Zodiac landing before pitching your own tent and spending the night in a world of ice. Camping equipment suitable for polar regions will allow your small group to experience the power of creation up-close. Slow down and witness nature in awe and amazement: a truly unforgettable experience...

The full camping experience from A for atmosphere to Z for Zodiac

You can book the camping experience directly on board. This optional activity is not included in the cruise price.
Physical fitness is required. Your expedition leader will decide who can participate; this cannot be guaranteed.
Before the trip, the expedition leader will tell the small group of participants what exactly is going to happen and how to behave in this sensitive natural environment.
At the heart of the action with the Zodiacs: at least four and no more than eight people can take part in the camping experience per landing.
Pitching your tent is all part of the experience; each tent houses two people. For your own safety, it is not possible to have a tent to yourself.
Your experienced expedition leader will spend the night with the group and look after you. You will also have radio contact with the ship at all times.
This overnight stay is dependent on weather conditions and local regulations. There is no guarantee that this experience will take place.
Your safety is the most important thing: if the weather suddenly deteriorates during the night, your stay may be cut short or extended.
As a member of IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators), Hapag-Lloyd Cruises complies with the guidelines for overnight stays on shore.

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