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
Teens
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 L'Austal
This intimately sized cruise ship offers outstanding levels of luxury and safety, along with chic French styling, upscale gastronomy, wellness, entertainment, discreet service and full programme of activities, excursions, and adventurous itineraries.
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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 AccommodationSeabourn Encore
Experience expedition sailing like never before on this ultra-luxurious ship offering curated voyages to the world’s most remote regions, with an Expedition Team of world-renowned experts, two submarines and all the luxe features synonymous with Seabourn.
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View AccommodationQuark Ocean Explorer: Antarctic
Enrich a once-in-a-lifetime expedition with a trip on the Ocean Explorer, purpose built for polar adventures, with heightened levels of luxury, some of the world’s finest expedition guides, and leading-edge technology for both comfort and sustainability.
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View AccommodationWhite Desert Whichaway Camp
White Desert Whichaway Camp is a camp like no other, situated within the interior of Antarctica, one of the last great wildernesses on earth. After a five-hour flight across the Southern Ocean, you will be transported to another world.
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View AccommodationQuark Ultramarine: Antarctic
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 AccommodationAurora Expeditions Sylvia Earle: Arctic
Combining innovative energy efficient systems and cutting-edge technologies with well thought-out Zodiac embarkation platforms, a heated saltwater swimming pool and wellness centre, Sylvia Earle is a stylish and comfortable expedition vessel.
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View AccommodationSilversea Silver Endeavour
With unrivalled crew-to-guest ratios, cutting-edge navigation technology, impressive PC6 Polar Class credentials, and spacious all-balcony suites, Silversea’s latest acquisition, the Silver Endeavour is possibly the world’s most luxurious expedition ship.
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