Glide through the waters and take in the royal grace of the icebergs, see the varied birds and seals, and maybe even the whales in their natural habitat under the supervision of experienced kayak guides, who will ensure your safety during each outing.

Exercise your body while engaging your mind and heart in an unforgettable outing, safely guided by Kayak masters throughout the journey. Kayaking activities available on both Arctic and Antarctic voyages.

Although kayaking opportunities are possible in most locations during each excursion in the Antarctic region, weather, sea and ice conditions will dictate the when and where to ensure your safety and improve your experience.

In order to sign up for this activity you need to have previous kayaking experience and attend a mandatory safety briefing by the Kayak Master.

Kayaking is offered on all ships and all trips* if conditions allow.

For our Antarctica-based trips, we offer 2-4 outings per voyage. On Arctic-based trips, the number of outings will generally be fewer.  Please note that each participant can only sign up for one outing per trip to ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to experience these unique excursions. In the event that we have more signups than available spaces, we will conduct an onboard lottery system to allocate spots.

*Excluding our South American, Mid-Atlantic and most European voyages

Facts about Kayaking
  • Antarctica
  • Arctic