Zodiac Cruising in Antarctica

Video made by one of our passengers during the expedition cruise in Antarctica.

Feel the speed! Poseidon Expeditions encourages active exploration of the polar regions. Following all of the relevant guidelines, on each of our cruises to Antarctica, we organize landings and sea excursions using a fleet of Zodiac crafts. With a little luck, we can encounter whales, penguins and other marine wildlife relatively close to our boats. An experience you won't be able to forget.

That's where Zodiacs come in. Because of their size, stability, and speed Zodiac landing crafts – inflatable boats with rigid bottoms – are an integral part of polar cruising. In fact, without Zodiacs, shore landings, particularly in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, would not be possible.

Popularized by their presence in the documentary series "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau," and brought to the public in the 1960s, these rugged, inflatable boats are safe and quick, and the flat bottoms of the boats are perfect for navigating onto beaches and small coves where no docking infrastructure exists.

The Sea Spirit carries a fleet of 10 Zodiac cruisers, strategically positioned just above the aft marina platform where passengers can easily embark on extended sea voyages or adventures ashore.