Antarctica
Remote. Raw. Rare. Antarctica is the ultimate expedition charter destination.
Antarctica is less about luxury in the traditional sense, and more about access to one of the last untouched places on Earth. Chartering by ice-strengthened expedition yacht allows guests to navigate pack ice, land via Zodiac rafts, and experience wildlife and landscapes few will ever witness.
This is purpose-driven travel, led by nature, science, and silence. Expert crews, naturalist guides, and photographers document the Antarctic's majesty while world-class safety protocols ensure secure exploration. Each expedition is unique: sea ice, weather, and wildlife encounters vary by day, week, and season.
Best Time to Charter in Antarctica
Wind & Weather
Temperatures
-5 to 8°C during summer
Sea State
Variable; calm in protected channels, unpredictable in open water
Winds
Polar winds, highly changeable, managed by expert crews
FIRST-TIMERS' ESSENTIALS
Begin your Antarctic adventure with these accessible-yet-extraordinary expedition experiences. Perfect introduction to polar cruising.
Antarctic Peninsula
First Landings & Icebergs
South Shetland Islands
Wildlife & Landscapes
Paradise Bay
Ice Cliffs & Calm Waters
SEASONED TRAVELLERS, HIDDEN GEMS
For polar veterans. Navigate the world's most extreme ice fields, cinematic passages, and regions few expedition yachts ever reach.
Weddell Sea
Vast Ice Fields & Isolation
Lemaire Channel
Cinematic Iceberg Passages
Advanced Zodiac Landings
Remote Antarctic Wilderness
EAT, PLAY, DO
Discover the best experiences Antarctica has to offer.
Ice Photography
Capture the Extraordinary
Scientific Briefings
Learn from Experts
Polar Plunges
Embrace the Extreme
Zodiac Cruising & Wildlife
Wildlife Encounters
Explore the Last Great Frontier
Let our expedition specialists help you plan an unforgettable polar charter adventure to the Antarctic.
Antarctica yacht charter questions
- How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Antarctica?
- Ahoy Club offers two expedition yachts for Antarctica, both taking 12 guests. HANSE EXPLORER is from €135,000 per week and ARCTIC is from €590,000 per week. These are base charter rates for the yacht and crew; the Advance Provisioning Allowance, fuel for the longer passages involved, and any permit or landing costs are additional and are quoted with the itinerary.
- Where do Antarctic charters go?
- Itineraries centre on the Antarctic Peninsula and take in the Lemaire Channel, Paradise Bay, the South Shetland Islands and the Weddell Sea, with Zodiac cruising used for wildlife viewing and shore landings away from the yacht.
- Can any superyacht charter in Antarctica?
- No. Antarctic charter requires a purpose-built expedition yacht — a strengthened, ice-capable hull, the range to cross the Drake Passage, and Zodiacs plus crew experienced in polar operations. A conventional Mediterranean superyacht is not suitable, which is why the Antarctic fleet is small and books a long way ahead.
- How many guests can an Antarctic charter take?
- Both Antarctic yachts in the Ahoy Club fleet, HANSE EXPLORER and ARCTIC, accommodate 12 guests with full crew included in the weekly rate.
How charter costs are structured is explained on our charter fees page, and the Advance Provisioning Allowance in full on our APA page.