Day 1 (Departure Day)

• Departure from Dunedin, New Zealand.

• Board Le Soléal and begin the journey to the Ross Sea.

Day 2-3 (At Sea)

• Spend time at sea, enjoying onboard activities such as lectures, spa treatments, and fitness center workouts.

• Prepare for the adventure ahead with presentations by the expedition team.

Day 4 (Campbell Island)

• Arrive at Campbell Island, part of New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands.

• Explore the island’s endemic flora and fauna, including six species of albatross.

• Zodiac excursions around the island to observe wildlife.

Day 5-6 (At Sea)

• Continue sailing towards the Ross Sea.

• Attend lectures and presentations on the history and natural environment of the region.

Day 7-8 (Ross Sea)

• Enter the Ross Sea, the southernmost sea on Earth.

• Explore the region's monumental icebergs, glaciers, and wildlife such as orcas, penguins, and Weddell seals.

• Visit historic sites like Cape Adare and Terra Nova Bay.

Day 9 (Inexpressible Island and Ross Island)

• Visit Inexpressible Island to see the survival site of Scott’s Terra Nova expedition.

• Explore Ross Island, including Shackleton’s hut at Cape Royds.

Day 10-11 (Ross Sea)

• Continue exploring the Ross Sea, visiting sites like Franklin Island and Drygalski Ice Tongue.

• Enjoy Zodiac excursions and wildlife viewing.

Day 12-13 (At Sea)

• Begin the journey back to New Zealand.

• Enjoy onboard activities and reflect on the expedition experiences.

Day 14 (Macquarie Island)

• Visit Macquarie Island, known for its impressive colony of king penguins.

• Explore the island’s unique wildlife sanctuary.

Day 15 (Snares Islands)

• Visit the Snares Islands, a wildlife sanctuary with unique species.

• Zodiac excursions around the islands.

Day 16 (Return to Dunedin)

• Arrive back in Dunedin, New Zealand.

• Disembark Le Soléal.

Note: The itinerary may vary based on weather conditions, ice, and sea state. The Captain and Expedition Leader will adjust the itinerary to ensure safety and maximize the quality of the experience.