Ross Sea Odyssey - Dec 14 2026
Experience one of the most remote, historic sectors of the deep South in comfort on this exploratory expedition aboard the luxurious Douglas Mawson. Your journe
Trip Amenities
Experience one of the most remote, historic sectors of the deep South in comfort on this exploratory expedition aboard the luxurious Douglas Mawson. Your journey begins in the subantarctic, where yellow-eyed penguins waddle through wizened rātā forests and royal albatross nest amid megaherb moors. Cross the Antarctic Circle and cruise the pack, keeping watch for emperor and Adélie penguins porpoising along the ice edge, orcas patrolling for prey, and snow petrels soaring against a backdrop of the vast Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Embrace the spirit of adventure as you continue along the Victoria Land Coast and into the Ross Sea, where the Antarctic Ice Sheet flows into the world’s largest floating ice shelf. These are historic waters, where the explorers of the Heroic Age staged their bold assaults on the South Geographic Pole. Hear the stories of their expeditions and attempt to land at some of their remarkably well-preserved huts.
Day-by-day itinerary
A day-by-day schedule is not currently available from the source.
What's Included
All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Dunedin on Day 1.
Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
Beer and house wine with dinner.
Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
Comprehensive pre-departure information.
Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
Wi-Fi (connection can be unreliable in remote regions).
What's Not Included
International or domestic flights – unless specified in the itinerary.
Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
Airport arrival or departure taxes.
Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
Hotel accommodation and meals – unless specified in the itinerary.
Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.
A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account (discretionary).
Cabin Types
| Cabin Type | Availability |
|---|---|
Aurora Stateroom Triple | Available |
Aurora Stateroom Twin | Available |
Balcony Stateroom A | Available |
Balcony Stateroom B | Available |
Balcony Stateroom C | Available |
Balcony Stateroom Category A | Available |
Balcony Stateroom Category A - Solo | Available |
Balcony Stateroom Category B | Available |
Balcony Stateroom Category B - Solo | Available |
Balcony Stateroom Category C | Available |
Balcony Stateroom Superior | Available |
Captain's Suite | Available |
Junior Suite | Available |
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Trip Overview
Duration
26 days
Travel Mode
sail
Departure Date
Dec 14, 2026
Return Date
Jan 8, 2027
Departure Port
Return Port
Activities
Zodiac Cruising
Antarctica Landing & Hiking
Photography Workshop
Polar Plunge
Sea Kayaking
Greg Mortimer
Passenger capacity and vessel specifications are awaiting source verification. Please confirm the configuration for your voyage.
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