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.
-
![Exterior]()
View AccommodationSilversea Silver Endeavour
With unrivaled 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.
-
![Exterior]()
View AccommodationQuark: World Explorer
Blending cutting-edge technology with unparalleled personal space, the World Explorer is a purpose-built polar vessel designed to explore the wild polar regions in comfort and style.
-
![Ship]()
View AccommodationPonant Le Commandant Charcot
One of the world’s most luxurious icebreakers, Le Commandant Charcot offers deep exploration of the planet’s polar regions, effortlessly combining ice breaking with tasteful elegance, refined sophistication, and Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse dining.
-
![Wichaway Camp - White Desert Antarctica]()
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.
-
![Sister Ship Exterior Hero]()
View AccommodationPonant Le Boréal
Graced with both interior and exterior elegance and refinement, the sophisticated Le Boréal effortlessly combines expedition and adventurous itineraries with all the upscale facilities, amenities, and activities of a luxurious private yacht experience.
-
![White Desert Echo]()
View AccommodationWhite Desert Echo Camp
Sleeping just 12 guests in six futuristic sky pods, Echo Camp blends an ultra-luxury experience with once in a lifetime adventure in Antarctica, the world’s last frontier.
-
![Exterior Shot]()
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.
-
![Exterior Shot]()
View AccommodationQuark Ultramarine: Arctic
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 mesmerizing destinations.
-
![Sylvia Earle]()
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 center, Sylvia Earle is a stylish and comfortable expedition vessel.
Call us on 212 372 7009 to start planning
