Remote East Antarctic coast
A defining experience along this expedition route.
POLAR TRAVEL TRIBEANTARCTICA · East Antarctica and French Southern Lands
Antarctic Semi-Circumnavigation: Hobart to Cape Town
Cross the remote East Antarctic sector from Tasmania, follow the ice edge for whales, seabirds and rare landing opportunities, then continue via the French Southern and Antarctic Lands to Cape Town.
About 29 days5 main regionsAustral summer · Hobart to Cape Town
TRIP OVERVIEW
Journey Overview
Cross the remote East Antarctic sector from Tasmania, follow the ice edge for whales, seabirds and rare landing opportunities, then continue via the French Southern and Antarctic Lands to Cape Town.
This is a reference structure for an approximately 29-day Hobart-to-Cape Town voyage. French Southern Lands visits require special permits, and East Antarctic operations change with weather, sea state and ice.
- Duration
- About 29 days
- Departure
- Hobart
- Arrival
- Cape Town
Journey Highlights
Icebergs and ice-edge wildlife
A defining experience along this expedition route.
French Southern and Antarctic Lands
A defining experience along this expedition route.
Australia-to-Africa ocean crossing
A defining experience along this expedition route.
Route Map
Hobart → East Antarctic Coast → Southern Ocean → French Southern Lands → Cape Town
DAY BY DAY
Reference Itinerary
Days 1–5
Depart Hobart
Embark in Tasmania and sail south with safety training, polar briefings and the first albatross, petrel and whale watches.
Days 6–14
East Antarctic coast and ice edge
Explore navigable leads along East Antarctica for icebergs, seals, penguins and whales, with daily operations set by current wind and ice.
Days 15–19
Remote Southern Ocean
Turn towards the western Indian Ocean sector for pelagic albatrosses, photography sessions and onboard science programmes.
Days 20–24
French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Subject to permits and weather, attempt visits in the Kerguelen sector for volcanic scenery and concentrations of seabirds, penguins and seals.
Days 25–29
Sail to Cape Town
Continue towards Africa with expedition reviews and image workshops before arriving beneath Cape Town’s skyline.
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Before You Travel
Expedition conditions
This is a reference structure for an approximately 29-day Hobart-to-Cape Town voyage. French Southern Lands visits require special permits, and East Antarctic operations change with weather, sea state and ice.
Route references
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