![]() ![]() Once you find yourself adequately kitted out, it is time to get onto the water and let the fun truly begin! Getting appropriately dressed and fitted to the kayaks does take a bit of time and patience, but when done properly it means you’ll be able to stay toasty warm and enjoy the magic of the experience without being sidetracked by the effects of the sub-zero polar weather. In Antarctica, going kayaking isn’t quite as simple as just jumping in a kayak and heading out for a spot of exploring instead it requires the right preparation and the right equipment. ![]() I ended up being placed in the level ‘A’ group – the passengers with the most experience – and we were lucky enough to be the first group to get out onto the water. On these voyages, groups are created based on approximate skill level and how much experience people have had at kayaking. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, on these ‘basecamp’ voyages, it is a priority to give all passengers a go at all activities, provided the weather allows. Firstly, all activities are included in the cost of the voyage – so you can try your hand at kayaking without having to fork out an even bigger chunk of change. Many cruise ships will charge an extra grand or two for the privilege of kayaking, whilst others will only allow a very small number of passengers to do so for the voyage – and this is often allocated on a ‘first in, best served’ basis – so you may miss out.įor me, the Basecamp Ortelius voyage with Oceanwide Expeditions was appealing for a number of kayaking related reasons. Many cruise companies offer kayaking in Antarctica, but if kayaking is your ultimate goal, doing some research ahead of time will definitely be required. ![]() I had already kayaked in Greenland, so if I kayaked in Antarctica, not only would I have visited all seven continents, I would have also kayaked in both the North and South Poles – kinda amazing right? Hanging out with penguins, camping on the ice, sending myself a postcard, spotting seals and admiring icebergs were all things I desperately wanted to do but more than anything, I wanted to get off the ship and go kayaking in Antarctic waters. There was a lot I wanted to achieve whilst in Antarctica. ![]()
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