Welcome to Spirit of Sydney Expeditions

Antarctic Expedition Support Yachts

Spirit of Sydney and Icebird

Spirit of Sydney and Icebird  are antarctic expedition support yachts perfectly suited to the requirements of Antarctic Charters for Mountaineers, Skiers, Sea Kayakers, Dry suit Divers, Scientists, Film Crews, Sailors of all experience levels, Whale Watchers and Adventurers of all kinds. Both are tough aluminium expedition yachts specified for high latitudes and ice.

Contact us for further information and about upcoming expeditions and availability. We have some spots left AND ARE NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2012/2103 SEASON - check Upcoming Expeditions for more information

THIS SEASON aboard Spirit of Sydney:

December- Private Mountaineering expedition

January – Second British Alpine Club Antarctic Expedition with Phil Wickens

February..OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS....2 SPACES REMAINING see Upcoming Expeditions for further information

March- Patagonian Fjords - see Upcoming Expeditions for further information

THIS SEASON aboard Icebird:

October 13th-November 10th - South Georgia...TRIP FULL

December- private Mountaineering expedition

January- Ski- Mountaineering with Jim Blyth- IFMGA guide and adventure ski specialist - 28 days Dec 30th to Feb 3rd contact Jim

February – March Sight seeing, Photography and Sea kayaking – sail the Drake Passage one direction, cruise ship the other. OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS – 3 PLACES REMAINING - see Upcoming Expeditions for further information.

Patagonian Fjords and Glaciers - 12 days March 24th - April 4th contact us for further information

Fjords and Glaciers - Ushuaia to Punta Arenas - 14 days- April 7th - April 20th -  contact us

LAST SEASON:

December 2011- "Spirit of Amunsdsen" 100 years anniversary Expedition, led by Jorgen Amundsen celebrating 100 years since Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole on December 14 ahead of Captain Scott. This group of Norwegians will honour their ancestor with a couple of first ascents. follow the expedition at

January 2012 - TRIP FULL Dec 28th 2011 to Feb 1st 2012... 35 days, sailing and ski mountaineering with the Eagles Ski Club and Phil Wickens as Mountain Leader, breaking new ground on Alexander Island in Margeurite Bay., Also check Phil's website for exciting footage of skiing in antarctica and Spirit breaking ice as we struggle to escape a bay full of sea ice.

February 2012- TRIP FULL - Kayaking, Photography, Exploration - open to individuals (Feb 8th to Mar 3rd) follow their adventures

March 2012 - 9th to 19th Patagonian Fjord sea kayaking adventure...TRIP FULL March/April 2012 - 24th to April 3rd 14 days CAPE HORN and Patagonian Fjords - contact us for further information.read more