Planned expedition · December 2027

Antarctica

From the North Pole to the far south. Our next planned journey brings together scuba diving, science and learning in the field.

The next expedition

Science above and below the surface

We plan to join the expedition aboard M/V Hondius.

After the North Pole, Kilimanjaro, Mount Fuji and our diving journeys, Antarctica offers a chance to connect those experiences. We want the children to arrive with questions, learn from the people doing the work and return with something useful to share.

Expedition dates19–29 December 2027

ShipM/V Hondius

Departure & returnUshuaia, Argentina

Our statusIn planning

The scientific programme

Working alongside researchers

The expedition programme includes marine-specimen documentation, microplastics, wildlife surveys and environmental research.

Participating divers may collect seabed animals under permit for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. Scientists will be available daily.

Antarctic scuba diving

Diving places are limited; the expedition requires at least 30 completed drysuit dives. Tanks and weights are provided; divers bring other equipment.

Where we plan to explore

The Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetlands

Our voyage begins in Ushuaia, at the southern tip of Argentina, and crosses the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula before returning north.

Antarctic expedition route map from Jeff Bozanic’s Antarctica 2027 page — Planned expedition route; exact landings depend on ice, weather and conditions. Map from Jeff Bozanic’s Antarctica 2027 expedition page, where you can find further expedition details.

Ushuaia

Our departure and return port on Tierra del Fuego.

South Shetland Islands

The island group north of the peninsula, with Deception Island a possible stop.

Antarctic Peninsula

The main area for exploring Antarctica’s coastline, wildlife and marine environment.

See the expedition programme for current arrangements.

Our base at sea

Aboard M/V Hondius

Operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, Hondius is an ice-strengthened Polar Class 6 expedition vessel with room for 170 passengers in 80 cabins.

At 107.6 metres long, the ship combines accommodation with spaces for observing and learning. A large observation lounge and separate lecture room support talks, workshops and time together between excursions.

Zodiacs take passengers from ship to shore. Two gangways and a sheltered boarding area support these operations. Cabins range from shared porthole accommodation to suites, including options with balconies.

Life aboard is informal. Outdoor decks provide views of the surrounding landscape, while the lounge offers a warm place to gather during the crossings.

Explore Hondius, cabin options and deck plans

Ship information: Oceanwide Expeditions.

Education & outreach

Bringing Antarctica into the classroom

We are planning to work with educational institutions and NGOs to share the expedition with young people, both live from Antarctica and after we return.

This builds on our North Pole experience, when the children brought their journey into schools through presentations, films and conversations with other pupils.

Live from Antarctica

We plan to connect with schools and partner organisations during the expedition, sharing observations, conversations and updates from the field. Live sessions will depend on connectivity and the expedition schedule.

After we return

School visits and presentations will give us time to share photographs, discuss what we learned and answer questions. We want to help students connect polar science, the ocean and conservation with their own lives.

Partnerships and activities are being developed as part of our preparation.

Explore our education work · Read about our earlier diving journeys

Follow the plans

The next chapter is taking shape.

Full expedition details