Wildlife Photography
Fly and Sail Expedition
The 7th Continent at the edge of the world, with a flyover the notorious Drake Passage and concentrated quality time in Antarctica
ANTARCTICA FACTS
LATITUDE: 90°-60° south
SIZE: 14,000,000 km2 (5,500,000 sq mi)
HUMAN POPULATION: 1,000
UNDER ICE: 97.6%
COLDEST TEMP.: -90°
TEMP. DURING STAY: +5°C / 40°F
OUR SAILBOAT - 12 PEOPLE ONLY
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12 people sailboat chartered by PhotoTeva
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Fly to and back from Antarctica to avoid rough seas
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10 days cruising in Antarctica - longest expedition!
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Reaching further south than anyone else!
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Every cabin has a private WC and Shower
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Eco-friendly expedition - powered by the wind
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Special research permits - more locations than others
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Drones are permitted (under regulation)
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Longer operation hours with amazing sunsets!
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The best for photographers who don't compromise
Length - 38 meters
Width - 6.5 meters
Draught - 3 meters
Gross Tonnage - 114 tons
Year Built - 2007, Netherlands
Passengers - 11
Crew - 6
Masts - 2 x 28 meters
Speed - 8-12 knots
Starlink Available
WHO IS IT FOR?
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Adventure Lovers who wish to explore the extreme
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Photographers of all levels who want great photos
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Pro Photographers who want the exclusive access
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Non-Photographers who wish to experience Antarctica with the access of top class adventure
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Researchers and climate advocates who wish to experience Antarctica first hand!
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Flat-Earthers who wish to open their mind ;)
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Explorers who love the great outdoors and cross the Antarctic Polar Circle
HOW TO SIGN UP?
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Fill the form over here, and we will get back to you
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You must schedule an interview with Roie Galitz. This adventure isn't for everyone, and we keep it high-end.
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You don't need to be a top photographer, and even non-photographers can join, but you need to be in good health and with the right spirit to join.
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After your interview, assuming you pass, our team will contact you again for all the logistics for the special permits, payments etc.
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You can join by yourself, with a partner or bring your own group. They will also need to be approved.
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And we couldn't be happier for you on your upcoming next adventure!!
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WILDLIFE WE SEE ON OUR TRIP We can't promise each and every one, this is wild nature and not a zoo
 Minke WhaleThe minke whale, one of the smallest and most elusive baleen whales, is a frequent visitor to Antarctica's frigid waters. Swift and curious, these graceful marine mammals often approach boats, offering rare and intimate encounters for observers. Feeding on krill and small fish, minke whales thrive in the rich Southern Ocean, navigating effortlessly among ice floes and turquoise channels—an elegant reminder of the vibrant life hidden beneath the polar ice. |  OrcasIn the icy waters of Antarctica, Type B2 orcas—also known as pack ice killer whales—glide silently beneath towering icebergs. These striking predators, smaller and sleeker than their cousins, are specially adapted to hunt seals on the edges of sea ice. With their unique gray-white coloration and stealthy coordination, Type B2 orcas offer an unforgettable glimpse into the raw, untamed beauty of the Southern Ocean ecosystem. |  Humpback WhaleHumpbacks may be recognized by their enormous flippers, which can reach a third of their total body length. They are normally black, but the undersides of flippers and flukes have varying amounts of white and can be used as aids for individual recognition. They measure 11 to 19 meters and weigh 25.4-35.5 tonnes. Males are usually slightly shorter than females. |  ELEPHANT SEALThe southern elephant seal is the world’s largest seal. It is a heavy-built, long-body seal with proportionately small flippers and some skin folds just behind the head. The dark eyes are large and round. The adults have short stiff hair, usually dark grey dorsally and paler ventrally. Males have squarer and larger heads, with a conspicuous proboscis, while females have more rounded heads with no proboscis. Breeding males may weigh up to a sixth that of a breeding female. Males can grow to 4.5-6 |  Weddell SealOne of the toughest seals around, reaches all the way south to 78 degrees S, can dive for over an hour and reach over 600 meters down |
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 Crabeater SealThey are relatively slim and flexible, typically with an elongated, square-shaped head, protruding dog-like snout, a long mouth opening and large flippers. Their eyes are dark and small. The coloration is predominantly dark brown dorsally becoming blond ventrally, with a marked seasonal and individual variation in coat color. With age, fur gradually becomes uniformly blond after the molt. Many are deeply scarred on the back and body-sides due to attacks by leopard seals and killer whales. Crabea |  external-file_editedThese seals have long slim bodies, with an almost serpentine appearance and comparatively large reptilian heads with a long snout, powerful jaws, broad gape and relatively small dark eyes. Fore flippers are rather large, situated near the centre of the body. They are colored with dark on the back, almost black or blue-grey on the flanks, and paler ventral colouration; a light area variably spotted with darker grey. They have very long canine teeth, with long pointed cusps on the molar teeth. Fem |  Adelie penguinThe Adelie is the archetypical penguin, named after French explorer Dumont D’Urville’s wife. They are purely black and white, with a characteristic angular head, a distinctive white eye-ring and a tiny bill. Females are smaller in size, but like all penguins, the sexes are alike. The downy chick is uniformly grey. |  GENTOO PENGUINGentoo is the largest of all Pygoscelis penguins. It can be easily recognized by the wide white stripe extending like a bonnet across the top of its head and the red bill. Chicks have grey backs with white fronts. They are the fastest underwater swimming penguins, reaching speeds of 36 km/h. They feed mainly on krill, but also on fish and squid. They are the most numerous penguins nesting in the Antarctic region. |  Chinstrap PenguinChinstraps are similar to Adelies in that they are black and white, but they are slightly smaller and have a distinctive black line connecting the black cap to the part below the chin. The chicks are uniform brownish-grey and paler below. On average, the female’s flipper and bill length is smaller than the male’s. They are highly gregarious and monogamous. It is believed they form long-lasting bonds with their mates. They nest in the Antarctic Peninsula area and on Subantarctic Islands. Their po |
 Emperor PenguinThe tallest penguin in the world, and one of two species that can survive Antarctic Winter! |  Antarctic ShagMember of the Cormorant family, these are the southernmost of them. Nesting on the peninsula, with those beautiful blue eyes. |
ITINERARY
Day 1
Punta Arenas Arrival
Arrive in Punta Arenas before 2:00 pm, where you will be welcomed by the our staff and transferred to your hotel. Today, you will have a mandatory briefing with important trip information. In the evening, enjoy dinner of typical Chilean food with your fellow adventurers.
Day 2
Flight to Antarctica
Day 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Exploring The Antarctic Peninsula
Cruise between the South Shetland Islands and the western coast of the Antarctic Peninsula, sailing among the spectacular landscapes Antarctica offers. Each day, you disembark by Zodiac and explore the continent with our expert guides. On board, you will enjoy educational programs and presentations. No journey is the same and flexibility is key to success in Antarctica. We will push further south and aim to cross the Antarctica Circle on this expedition
Last day
Morning Farewell
After breakfast we will transfer you to the Punta Arenas Airport for your journey home, or your continuous exploration of Tierra Del Fuego in the southern tip of South America.
Day 11
Flight to Punta Arenas
We will sail back to King George Island and bid farewell to Antarctica before boarding your flight back to Punta Arenas. Upon arrival from the 7th continent, transfer to your hotel for the night and enjoy an evening at your own leisure.
Begin your Antarctic air-cruise with a scheduled two-hour flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island in Antarctica. Upon landing the clear Antarctic air will fill your lungs. You then walk, passing Chile’s Frei Station and Russia’s Station, to reach the shore and board a Zodiac that will take you to your boutique expedition vessel.
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Special Chartered flight from Punta Arenas to King George Island
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Special Chartered flight from King George Island to Punta Arenas
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Ship expedition cruise onboard our ship
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Daily buffet breakfast and lunch onboard ship, wide choice of dishes.
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Daily served dinner onboard ship, a choice of 3 main courses.
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Wine, beer, juice and soft drinks served at lunch and dinner onboard.
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Coffee, tea, cappuccino, snacks onboard ship throughout cruise.
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All guided shore excursions, lectures and entertainment onboard.
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Loan of waterproof boots for shore landings
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IAATO passengers fees for Antarctic alliance
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Day 1 - Punta Arenas - hotel, transfers, dinner and breakfast
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Day before last - Punta Arenas - hotel, transfers, dinner and breakfast
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Geographic and Photographic guidance by Roie Galitz and other
members of Phototeva team -
All boat expenses (Fuel, Insurance, Docking fees etc.)
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Preparation meeting and post trip meeting online.
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International travel
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Boutique consumptions
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Phone, internet, e-mails
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Insurance which you must have
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Gratuity for ship’s crew
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All items not described in
“included in the above charter rates”