Remote Weddell Sea Explorer – incl. helicopters

This Remote Weddell Sea Explorer incl. South Georgia – South Sandwich Islands – Neuschwabenland – Vahsel Bay – Larsen Ice Shelf – Paulet and Devil Island – Elephant Island, incl. helicopters voyage iexplores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica’s amazing Weddell Sea. After visiting some of the same sites legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton’s charted in South Georgia, we’ll enjoy the Weddell’s exotic wildlife and colossal tabular icebergs.

Oceanwide Expeditions in a fantastic polar expert company that runs ship-based expeditions and are known for being the inventors of Basecamp Antarctica itineraries. Their goal is to take you off the ship and into the action as often as possible, allowing for maximum shore time with activities designed to accommodate a range of experience and fitness levels.

Oceanwide strives for close-contact, twice-daily outings on land and at sea (and sometimes below it). Their expert crew and nimble, ice-strengthened ships allow for safe passage, speedy disembarkations, and supremely flexible itineraries. Their fleet includes the smaller and refurbished M/V Ortelius and M/V Plancius as well as the new M/V Hondius.

Unsure if this Remote Weddell Sea Explorer incl. South Georgia – South Sandwich Islands – Neuschwabenland – Vahsel Bay – Larsen Ice Shelf – Paulet and Devil Island – Elephant Island, incl. helicopters itinerary is right for you? See our Antarctica destination overview for full details on seasonality, routes, ship selection, pricing, expedition inclusions and how North South Voyages can help make your Antarctica dream become reality.