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Southern Sea Ventures

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From the wilds of Antarctica to the Arctic and Russian coasts...

Sea kayaking from ice-breakers

A large dose of cool is injected into each of these exciting itineraries – you're about to embark on a thrilling, close-to-nature adventure, ranging from serene paddling to encounters with whales and polar bears. Southern Sea Ventures takes active adventurers of all ages, from 16 years up, in small groups of 6-12, on ship-based kayak trips in Antarctic, Russian and Arctic destinations.

Ice-strengthened expedition ships, Polar Pioneer and its sister ship Akademik Shokalskiy, provide a comfortable base for paddlers. Accommodating 54 passengers, a maximum of 12 may kayak during the voyage. Accommodation is simple yet comfortable; all cabins have outside portholes. The ship has medical services, a library, cosy bar and qualified chefs. Onboard lectures by naturalists and historians unlock the mysteries of the areas you visit.

Southern Sea Ventures presents a collection of ship-based kayaking holidays, each with exciting highlights or features, at various levels, from moderate to moderate-plus levels.

Expert guides, exciting kayaking/expedition combinations, the satisfaction of active achievement and making new friends, wonderful sights, fascinating encounters, historical insights… all in some of the world's most astonishing locations.

Southern Sea Ventures is led by Al Bakker who, since 1988, has been guiding kayaking trips around the world. His team of guides is equally experienced, so you'll always be in good, safe hands.

Single and Double kayaks are available on these all-inclusive trips.

SHIP-BASED KAYAK ADVENTURES

ANTARCTICA

  • South Georgia & Falklands Nov – Mar
  • Antarctic Peninsula - Nov–Mar

EUROPE & ARCTIC

  • Wild Scotland - Jun–Jul
  • Across the Arctic Circle - Jul
  • Greenland, Spitsbergen & Iceland - Aug
  • Spitsbergen Odyssey - Jul–Sep

CAMPING- BASED KAYAK ADVENTURES

PACIFIC & ASIA

  • Fiji Yasawa Islands May – Oct
  • Fiji Expedition - Jun–Jul, Oct
  • Fiji Private Adventures - Apr–Nov
  • Tonga Vava'u - Jan–Dec
  • Tonga Ha'apai - Jul–Jan
  • Australia - May–Nov
  • Thailand - Jan–Feb

MEDITERRANEAN

  • Turkey Active Kayak/Walk - May, Sep
  • Turkey Turquoise Coast - Jun
  • Croatia Explorer - Jun
  • Croatia Kayak/Sail Adventure - Jun
  • Croatia to Montenegro- Sep

CARIBBEAN

  • Panama - Dec–Mar

EUROPE

  • Sweden - Aug–Sep
 

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