Antarctica Ski Cruise

Ski with Joe on the legendary Antarctica Ski Cruise with Ice Axe Expeditions. While skiing is the focus of this trip, the wildlife and dramatic scenery add to the trip. The skiing will be toned down to account for the remote environment.

Date

  • Oct 24 - Nov 5, 2026 (booked)

  • 2027 Get in touch and let’s make a plan!

Itinerary

  • Note: Flexibility is necessary for all Antarctic travel. This program is subject to change throughout the journey depending on ice, weather, and local conditions.

  • Oct 20: Arrive in Ushuaia, Argentina. Stay in Ushuaia.

  • Oct 21: Recommended skiing and glacier travel prep clinic in Ushuaia. Stay in Ushuaia.

  • Oct 22: Recommended skiing and glacier travel prep clinic in Ushuaia. Stay in Ushuaia.

  • Oct 23: Skiing in Ushuaia? Or rest day. Stay in Ushuaia.

  • Oct 24: Trip orientation. Welcome dinner. Stay in Ushuaia.

  • Oct 25: Board the Ocean Albatros and cross down the Beagle Channel.

  • Oct 26: Cross the Drake Passage.

  • Oct 27: Continue crossing the Drake Passage. Possible afternoon ski on Deception Island in the South Shetland Islands.

  • Oct 28: Ski on Charlotte Bay and Bluff Island.

  • Oct 29: Ski on Nansen and Enterprise Islands.

  • Oct 30: Ski on Weinke Island and Damoy Point.

  • Oct 31: Ski on Ronge Island. Penguin rookery at Georges Point and Curverville Island.

  • Nov 1: Ski on Brabant Island at Chiriguano Bay. Watching killer whales, leopard seals, and penguins.

  • Nov 2: Skiing and wildlife on Livingston Island and Half Moon Bay in the South Shetland Islands.

  • Nov 3-4: Cross Drake Passage and Cape Horn.

  • Nov 5: Arrive in Ushuaia. Leave Ushuaia for home.

Cost

  • Cabin price: $13,995 - $23,995 each

  • Ski mountaineering add-on: $2,400 each

  • Two-day prep clinic and skiing in Ushuaia: $1,500 each

  • Flight from the lower US to Ushuaia: about $2,000 each

  • 4 extra nights lodging in Ushuaia: about $600? each

  • Total starting from about $20,495 each

  • See more information and prices at the above links.

Cabin Price Includes

  • 1-night pre-expedition in Ushuaia, Argentina. Includes breakfast.

  • Group dinner in Ushuaia.

  • Group transfers from the hotel to the ship on embarkation and from the ship to the airport on disembarkation and all miscellaneous service taxes and port charges.

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board the Ocean Albatros.

  • Shore landings and Zodiac excursions as permitted by weather and local conditions.

  • Presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers.

  • Photographic journal chronicling the voyage.

  • Comprehensive pre-departure information package.

  • Use of a pair of rubber expedition boots on loan for shore landings.

Cabin Price Does Not Include

  • Airfare to and from your home city.

  • Passport and visa expenses. Tourist entry fees may apply depending on your nationality.

  • Any government arrival and departure airport taxes.

  • Ski gear.

  • Any meals ashore with the exception of breakfast at the host hotel and the welcome dinner on the evening prior to departure.

  • Baggage, cancellation and travel insurance (emergency medical and evacuation insurance is mandatory).

  • Excess baggage charges.

  • Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges onboard the ship or at the hotel.

  • Telecommunications charges.

  • Gratuity at the end of the voyage for stewards, guides, hospitality staff, and other service personnel.

How Joe Fits In

  • Your cabin price includes flight, lodging and a wage for Joe.

  • Our group size is not limited.

  • Each guide can take up to four clients in the field. If over four clients, an additional guide will join our team,

  • The ski mountaineering add-on price is for up to four clients with Joe.

  • When skiing, Joe’s team of five will be partnered with another team for safety.

To Book

  • Get in touch with Joe first.

  • Book through Ice Axe at this link. Make sure to tell them you’re with Joe.

  • Contact Joe or Ice Axe (530-582-1246 or questions@iceaxe.tv) with questions.