Apart from spider crabs, peacock worms, dogfish, crabs, sea squirts, soft corals, sea butterflies, giant kelp walls and many species of starfish, you will inevitably have an encounter with curious seals, penguins or be lucky enough to swim with a whale. If this is not enough to entice you to the great white continent, the magical textures and shapes of underwater icebergs will definitely leave you speechless!
90% of every iceberg is underwater, and the vast majority of Antarctica’s wildlife lives in the water, stepping on land or ice only to rest or breed. Diving in Antarctica offers opportunities to witness spectacular ice formations and diverse marine life.
AE Expeditions was the first operator to offer experienced divers the opportunity to explore Antarctica’s underwater realm. The ocean water can be as cold as -1˚C/30˚F, but in one of our drysuits and being lead by our expert Scuba Divemasters and Guides, you are in safe hands to push the boundaries and dive deeper out of your comfort zone.
Featured Itineraries
Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea
Polar Expedition
Welcome to AE Expeditions’ Wild Antarctica featuring the Weddell Sea expedition. Famed for its enormous icebergs, year-round sea ice, fascinating fossils and the pivotal role it played in Shackleton’s Endurance expedition,...
12-13 Days
From USD $11,756.00/pp
Spirit of Antarctica
Polar Expedition
Welcome to AE Expeditions’ Spirit of Antarctica expedition. Embrace the spirit of polar exploration on this classic expedition to the coveted white continent. Sail across the famed Drake Passage to and...
12 Days
From USD $12,316.00/pp
Antarctic Explorer
Polar Expedition
Welcome to AE Expeditions’ Antarctic Explorer Fly/Sail expedition. Early Antarctic explorers returned from their voyages to the deep south with tales of a magnificent, ice-covered land teeming with life. Experience the...
12-13 Days
From USD $15,890.75/pp
Spirit of Antarctica featuring the Chilean Fjords
Polar Expedition
Welcome to AE Expeditions’ Spirit of Antarctica featuring the Chilean Fjords expedition. As Antarctica laps up the last of the summer sun and the landscape bathes in dappled light, its inhabitants show no signs...
13 Days
From USD $12,971.25/pp
Antarctic Explorer featuring the Chilean Fjords
Polar Expedition
Welcome to AE Expeditions’ Antarctic Explorer featuring the Chilean Fjords Fly/Sail expedition. Early Antarctic explorers returned from their voyages to the deep south with tales of a magnificent, ice-covered land teeming...
14 Days
From USD $15,296.25/pp
How do I book Scuba Diving in Antarctica?
To book this activity you must be at least an Advanced Open Water Diver and Drysuit Specialty certified diver with at least 30 drysuit dives. You are also required to complete a minimum of 10 dives in the 12 months before your trip, with a minimum of 5 of those dives in a drysuit. If you are eligible and would like to participate in our scuba diving program on your Antarctic voyage, please contact our expert team.
