Specialist Services

Diving Support

DIVING SUPPORT >>

Kayak Support

KAYAK EXPEDITION SUPPORT >>

Scientific Expeditions

SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITIONS >>

Film Project Support

FILM PROJECT SUPPORT >>

High Latitude Consultancy

HIGH LATITUDE CONSULTANCY >>

Mountaineering Support

MOUNTAINEERING SUPPORT >>

Servicing the needs of expeditions to Antarctica and the Southern Ocean region, Chronicles Expeditions can offer both consultancy and support to expeditions of every type including those wishing to re-enact great explorer's exploits, conduct scientific surveys, make films, dive, climb, ski and kayak.

Base Camp - Mountaineering Support

Mountaineering in Antarctica

Since our debut in southern waters in Expeditions' forte and primary interest has been 'sailing to climb'.

Expedition Services

Adventure Sailing

Southern Ocean Expeditions

Expedition yacht charters and delivery passages across the Southern Ocean with experienced skippers and professional crew. Experience the challenge and beauty of high-latitude sailing.

  • Experienced RYA Ocean Yachtmaster skippers
  • Ocean-going expedition yachts
  • Falklands to Cape Town passages
  • Antarctic Peninsula sailing

RYA Certification

Professional Sailing Courses

Professional RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and Offshore theory courses with practical passage experience in challenging Southern Ocean conditions.

  • Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
  • Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
  • Practical passage experience
  • Certification included

Polar Expeditions

Antarctica & South Georgia

Guided adventures to Antarctica and South Georgia with expert naturalists, mountaineers, and polar specialists. Small groups ensure personalized experiences.

  • Expert polar guides
  • Zodiac excursions
  • Shore landings
  • Wildlife photography support

Dive Expeditions

Cold Water Diving

Specialized cold-water diving adventures with seals and unique sub-Antarctic marine life in pristine waters. IMCA certified dive supervisors ensure safety.

  • IMCA certified supervisors
  • Seal diving encounters
  • Dry suit diving
  • Equipment provided

Diving Support

Diving in Antarctica

We can run dive projects from the original Chronicles and Sites of Antarctica however the latter provides the best dedicated dive platform.

Antarctic Peninsula diving

Antarctic Peninsula

Water Temperature: 0°C

The ultimate cold-water diving experience with pristine visibility and unique ice formations.

South Georgia diving

South Georgia

Water Temperature: 2-5°C

Rich marine biodiversity with abundant seal populations and historic wreck sites.

Falkland Islands diving

Falkland Islands

Water Temperature: 8-12°C

Hundreds of wrecks and prolific marine life in clear, undiscovered waters.

Marine Life Encounters

In all three of these areas diving with marine mammals and penguins are of the greatest interest. Species may include fur seals, crabeater seals, Weddell seals, elephant seals, many species of penguins and humpback whales.

Leopard Seal by George Duffield

Leopard Seals

For film makers, scientists and wreck divers, the attractions are obvious. For amateur divers seeking an exclusive venue these high latitude destinations are hard to beat, but it must be borne in mind that because of the extreme nature of the climate the dive portion of the holiday must be seen as an adjunct to a much broader experience of just being there. One dive a day in 0 degrees C might be enough!

Stern platform Chronicles  Australis

Dedicated Dive Platform

The stern platform on Chronicles Australis provides the perfect entry and exit point for divers, with easy water access and dedicated equipment storage areas.

  • IMCA certified dive supervisors
  • Dive compressor and bottle filling station
  • Dry suit diving equipment available
  • Heated drying room for gear
  • Underwater camera support