The most essential element to any expedition is the ability to make landfalls on remote shores and to navigate intricate waterways. To fulfill these requirements, the USHUAIA carries her own fleet of zodiacs and RIB's. Zodiacs accommodate up to 12 guests and, in the hands of our skilled boatmen, are stable, safe and manoeuvrable. Constructed of high-performance plastimer fabrics, with several airtight compartments, they are easy to board and disembark.

The Zodiacs are designed for nature study and are used for both exploring and for shore access. Their versatility, their ability to open whole new worlds of exploration make zodiacs the key to expedition cruising enabling you to go ashore and investigate some of the world's most unique regions, which would be impossible for a larger ship.

Following along with Antarpply Expeditions practices to protect the wildlife and environment surrounding us, the Zodiacs are designed for minimal impact on the environment.

Given the fragility of the Antarctic flora and fauna, Antarpply Expeditions has prepared the best way to visit the Antarctic gently and carefully. We carefully plan for as many Zodiac excursions as possible, dependent upon weather and prevailing conditions. This provides you with the opportunity to journey beyond the encroachments of civilization and to find yourself engaged in daily adventure, rather than merely being an observer of the passing landscape.

Instructions will be provided on how to properly embark and disembark these water craft and our staff will assist in all Zodiac landings allowing access to everyone with a desire to go ashore.