expedition cruising SKI IN ANTARCTICA


Aurora Expeditions started offering skiing in Antarctica this season after a successful trial the previous year. With no one to groom the slopes, this is real off-piste skiing, so participants – the maximum is 10, which can include snowboarders – have to be experienced and fit (there are no chairlifts). Rules state you must not get within five metres of the wildlife, so no hitting penguins that have strayed onto the piste. Ski trips are weather dependent and available early in the season only, with prices from $1,260 per person for up to eight outings.


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Book it: A 12-day Spirit of Antarctica cruise round-trip from Ushuaia costs from $11,795, departing November 14, 2021 (based on a triple-share cabin, cruise-only). auroraexpeditions.com.au


5 DIVE THE GREAT BARRIER REEF


It’s time to head back into the water – but this time in the warm climes of tropical Queensland, on a Coral Expeditions Great Barrier Reef cruise that’s dedicated to snorkelling and scuba diving. Three and four-night adventures visit various bays, reefs and islands, but for Britons going all the way to Australia, it makes sense to tack the two cruises together to create a week of marine memories. There are complimentary guided snorkelling trips most days as well as free introductory scuba skills sessions, while experienced divers can explore deep down on the reefs with qualified instructors. Prices for certified and non-certified divers start from around £47 and £55 respectively.


Book it: A seven-night Immersive Reef voyage starts at around £1,954 per person cruise-only, departing round-trip from Cairns every Monday and Friday this year. coralexpeditions.com


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PICTURES: SCENIC NEPTUNE BY FSTOP MOVIES; SHUTTERSTOCK


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