Polar Plunge
Join the chosen few who can claim to have swum in the Antarctic with an exhilarating Polar Plunge, jumping into the frozen waters and enduring the chill with a swim and a splash for as long as you can manage, before warming up under a hot shower.
Type
Active
Wildlife & Nature
Who
Adults
Difficulty
Moderate
Plunging overboard into the icy ocean waters is a challenge that is hard to resist. Both invigorating and ultra-cold, this is an unforgettable experience. Those who rise to the challenge line up along the gangplank just in their swimwear and are attached to a safety rope. Then there’s nothing left to do but jump and enjoy the bracing chill for as long as you can stand. On returning to the gangplank, the crew will be waiting with towels and possibly a strong drink to help warm you back up.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationMV Sea Spirit
Small and easily manoeuvrable yet with the facilities of a large hotel, the MV Sea Spirit provides all-suite accommodation for 114 passengers, an ice-strengthened hull, a fleet of Zodiacs and a Lloyds 1D ice class.
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View AccommodationPonant Le Soléal
Enabling guests to travel to the furthest reaches of the planet with all the comfort and luxury of a private yacht experience, a voyage on Le Soléal offers the adventure of a lifetime, with exceptional accommodation, service, and thrilling itineraries.
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View AccommodationWorld Explorer
Blending cutting-edge technology with unparalleled personal space, the World Explorer is a purpose-built polar vessel designed to explore the wild polar regions in comfort and style.
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View AccommodationGreg Mortimer Antarctica
Built to world-class polar standards, the Greg Mortimer is an exciting new addition to our Antarctica portfolio, boasting excellent safety features, innovative tech, flexible itineraries including fly-sail options and a range of activities.
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View AccommodationUltramarine
Boasting modern technologies that make it one of the most environmentally sustainable vessels in the region, Ultramarine offers passengers an exhilarating polar adventure that respects beautiful landscapes and wildlife of these mesmerising destinations.
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View AccommodationUltramarine Arctic
Boasting modern technologies that make it one of the most environmentally sustainable vessels in the region, Ultramarine offers passengers an exhilarating polar adventure that respects beautiful landscapes and wildlife of these mesmerising destinations.
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View AccommodationWhite Desert Echo Camp
Sleeping just 12 guests in six futuristic sky pods, Echo Camp blends an ultra-luxury experience with once in a lifetime adventure in Antarctica, the world’s last frontier.
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View AccommodationSilversea Silver Cloud
Undoubtedly one of the most luxurious ships to cruise Antarctica, the Silversea Silver Cloud is perfect for an introduction to the white continent, boasting a Relais & Chateaux restaurant, highly attentive staff and suite-style accommodation.
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View AccommodationAntarctica21 Magellan Explorer
An exciting and beautiful new addition to Antarctica21's fly-cruise operation, the M/V Magellan Explorer means that guests can fly over the infamous Drake Passage, cutting four days at sea to now sail the Antarctic peninsula in ultimate comfort and style.
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