24 Specially built & equipped steel yachts sailing to Antarctica, South Georgia and Cape Horn
Antarctica is said to be the coldest, driest and windiest place on earth, but none of these describes its attractions as a small craft sailing destination: this icy wilderness with no permanent human inhabitants is our planet's last frontier, a fabulous and virtually pristine paradise for wildlife with incomparable scenery.
Its a privilege for the daring sailor to reach this awesome land, and experience the special magic that has lured explorers, early wahlers and sealers, adventurers and scientists to brave its climatic extremes.
MIDNIGHT SUN
The four weeks cruise on board our yachts will first pass south of Cape Horn to cross the stormy Drake passage, named after the 16th-century English navigator, before reaching the Antarcic Peninsula, the region closest to South America. Both ocean passages will take us between 8 to 10 days, so you will enjoy during nearly three weeks the sheltered water of the peninsula.
 Taking advantage of the long days of the southern summer, you will explore vast colonies of penguins, observe some of the great whales, watch hundred of seals resting lazily on drifting ice floes, and marvel at the extraordinary variety of shapes, sizes and colour of icebergs, towering mountains and dramatic cliffs dropping almost vertically into the sea.
ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY FIRST
Although expedition sailing is adventurous in its nature, the safety of our guests and crew is paramount. Our yachts have been built, equiped and is maintened to cope with the most challenging conditions, and manned by experienced and conscientious crew.
You will also receive appropriate briefings before every landing to minimize the impact of our expedition on sensitive wildlife, delicate natural habitats, zones of special scientific interest and historic sites.
South Georgia
Relatively few people have ever set foot in Antarctica, and even less in South Georgia. Officially a subantarctic island, it nevertheless shares many of the biological characteristics of Antarctica and can only be visited by ships.
South Georgia is viewed by many who have been there as one of the most beautiful places on earth. It has awe-inspiring scenery, with towering 7,000-foot mountains and mighty glaciers, but also low-lying, grassy areas and beaches. The wildlife is extraordinary, not only in its variety, but also for its sheer abundance. South Georgia is home to some 300,000 elephants seals, millions of fur seals, and 25 species of breeding birds, including Wandering Albatross, colorful King Penguins and an estimated five million Macaroni Penguins.
Dare to explore these seldom visited places and pristine wilderness regions that will remain a lasting memory.
South Georgia sailing from October through March.
Antarctica sailing expeditions from December through February.
We recommend the 20 meter Oceanic Ketch SANTA MARIA AUSTRALIS for Antarctica
24 Specially built & equipped yachts sailing to Antarctica, South Georgia and Cape Horn
| Description |
Dates |
Yacht |
Details/Costs/schedules |
| 82’ twin-engine steel yacht, 12 pax, flying boat |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
EVOHE |
|
| 16 METER STEEL KETCH 9 pax |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
SARAH |
|
| HYDRA Stays'l Sloop 14,74 mts. Twin Mercedes Diesel 7 pax |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
SANTA MARIA |
|
16,30 mt steel Sloop 8 pax retractable keel
|
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
MAGO DEL SUR |
|
Aluminum Ketch
Length 21.10 m
9 pax |
Now sailing the Arctic area |
FERNANDE |
|
| 18 meter steel sloop 6 pax retractable keel |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
SAUVAGE
She sails Tahiti waters from June to September |
|
| 21 meter aluminium sloop 8 pax |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
SPIRIT OF SYDNEY |
|
| 12m steel Sloop 5 pax |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
KEKILISTRION |
|
| 37 ft. fiberglass Sloop 6 pax |
Cape Horn & Tierra Del Fuego glaciers from October to May |
UNICORNIO |
|
| 37 ft. fiberglass ketch 6 pax |
Now sailing to Alaska |
HIVA OA |
|
16 m steel motorsailor
Ice Diving Antarctica, Cape Horn,
Shipwreck Diving |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica, December to March |
CHONOS |
|
| 55.6 m steel Bark tall ship, 48 pax |
World training & pleasure cruises all year, Antarctica, South Georgia December to March, Cape Town in March |
EUROPA |
|
| 22.5m steel sloop retractable keel 10 pax |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
PELAGIC AUSTRALIS |
|
| 16.5m steel sloop retarctable keel 5 pax |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
PELAGIC |
|
19.5 m steel Schooner motor sailor 8 pax Charter |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
GOLDEN FLEECE |
|
| 18 m steel Schooner 8 pax |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
VALHALLA |
|
| 19.6 m aluminium Sloop 10 pax |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
LE SOURIRE |
|
| 14 m steel Sloop 7 pax |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
TOOLUKA |
|
| 46 ft. Aluminum French Sloop |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
BOULARD |
|
| 20 meter aluminium Luxury Ketch 8 pax |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
SANTA MARIA AUSTRALIS |
|
| 54 foot steel Damien II design ketch |
Norway, Alaska, Antarctica, Northwest Passage, All year |
NORTHANGER |
|
| 16 m steel Sloop 6 pax |
Cape Horn from October to May, Antarctica - December to March, South Georgia - October to February |
BALTAZAR |
|
Tall Ships
The Tall Ship
Oosterschelde
is sailiing to Spitzbergen
in 2006!
OOSTERSCHELDE
Tall Ship Stad Amsterdam
Available for Charter
Ship with crew of 25
- Full catering for max. 32 guests
- Coffee, tea, water and fresh fruit
- Softdrinks
- Wines at dinner
Puerto Rico - Bahamas, March 2006
STAD AMSTERDAM
Tall Ship EUROPA
Available for Northern and Southern Oceans
All year
EUROPA
An updated zoom-able Antarctica satellite map
http://www.asoc.org/
Current Temperature, Visibility,
Wind, Heat Index, Windchill,
Humidity & Dew point in Antarctica
http://www.wunderground.com/global/AN_ST_Index.html
If you don't have time for a boat &
would like to go to Antarctica, fly:
We have 2 day overnight adventure expeditions available.
Ready to do something unique, different, daring, adventurous?. A trip that will make the adrenaline move through your body like never before? Something only a true adventurer would do? Are you one of those Adventurers? If you are...
What you need to do to join us on a unique adventure.
It's simple, just contact us with a rough outline of your requirements and let me, Captain Ben, and my Crew to do the rest for you.
Finally there isn't much we cannot cope with. Individuals or larger parties. Just let us know. "Navigating the Beagle Channel, Antarctica and Cape Horn since 1991."
Ring us direct by Telephone at 5661-621010
Or, for further information on expeditions or flights Patagonia, Antarctica, South Georgia, Cape Horn, and Tierra Del Fuego, please Email me at CaptainBen@victory-cruises.com
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