Sailing expedition to the Antarctica

The Antarctica is one of the few places on Earth with pristine wild nature where you don’t feel the presence of a human being apart from a few sparsely distributed polar stations. No one has ever inhabited this distant inaccessible continent of eternal ice, vast snowy wilderness and unique landscapes.

It's the Drake Passage again — several days in the open ocean and you'll find yourself in Ushuaia. Now you may take a breath, take shower, go to the yacht club and share your stories and emotions.

We'll enjoy a traditional barbecue at the end of the expedition with lots of meat, Argentinian wines and good mood. Congratulations, you have completed the expedition in Antarctica with RUSARC!

Note: Please take into consideration that the departure date, the described route and the duration of stops may vary at the discretion of the captain due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances.

Note: Please take into consideration that the departure date, the described route and the duration of stops may vary at the discretion of the captain due to weather or any other unforeseen circumstances.

Your base for the expedition is PETER I, a 18.5 m steel sail-and-motor yacht purpose-built for high-latitude voyages. Fully refitted after joining the RUSARC fleet in 2009, she holds the world record for the first circumnavigation of the North Pole via both the Northwest and Northeast Passages in a single season. Guest numbers are capped at seven, so every berth feels spacious even in polar conditions. 

Cabin layout – one master cabin, two double cabins and a single cabin are reserved for guests; a separate quad cabin and crew quarters keep personal gear and operations out of your way. A heated recreation saloon lets the group review charts or simply warm up with tea after a watch.

Facilities – 1 head and a separate hot-water shower, a fully-equipped galley, dedicated drying closet, diesel heater, 3 kW inverter and 220 V generator—plus satellite comms for daily weather and home check-ins.

Safety & support – SOLAS-rated life-saving gear for twelve, modern navigation suite, and an aluminium dinghy for shore transfers ensure operations stay safe and flexible in remote anchorages.

Outside deck – wide steel decks, a sheltered cockpit and a powerful rig (23.5 m mast) give stable footing for wildlife spotting or photographing ice formations.

High-resolution interior and deck photos are available in the fleet gallery linked on the PETER I page—perfect for giving future guests a feel of life aboard before they even step onto the pier.