WILD NATURE PHOTO TRAVEL

In late December 2026, I will lead an all-new fourteen-day, fly-in, fly-out expedition to Antarctica to photograph this incredible white continent's otherworldly landscapes and wildlife. This expedition will be limited to just ten participants, making it one of the smallest and most intimate expeditions offered in Antarctica. The fourteen days are all spent in the ice, with the icebergs, the whales, and the penguins. There are no days at sea crossing the Drake Passage.

Perhaps best of all, for this expedition, we will fly from Punta Arenas in Chile, South America, to King George Island in Antarctica, avoiding the notorious and fearsome Drake Passage. We will then spend fourteen days in Antarctica aboard our expedition vessel, 'Hans Hansson,' before our return flight from King George Island back to Punta Arenas. Our expedition ship is small, meaning we can enter coves, bays, and inlets that other ships cannot explore, and with our small group size of just ten photographers, you will enjoy Antarctica free from tourists. We will make landings in the early morning and late evening during the best light of the day to ensure you come away with the best possible portfolio of photographs from this amazing continent.

Antarctica is miraculous—a remote, white continent of stark and beautiful desolation. For Nature photographers, Antarctica is undoubtedly the gold standard against which all other photography destinations are measured. Nowhere else on earth offers such incredible landscapes and wildlife in such a pristine and remote environment. We have timed our expedition to provide the best possible chance for fantastic icebergs and great light. We will have a white Christmas in Antarctica!

We invite you to join us on a 14 days (13 nights) photography expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula in December 2026. Get ready for the ultimate White Christmas in Antarctica Expedition!

CABIN SELECTION AND YOUR EXPEDITION INVESTMENT

• Single Use Private Superior Upper Deck Cabin - $64,990 USD *
• Shared dual occupancy Superior Upper Deck Cabin - $32,990 USD
• Single Use Private Standard Lower Deck Cabin - $52,990 USD *
• Shared dual occupancy Standard Lower Deck Cabin - $26,990 USD

+ Flights: Charter round-trip flights on DAP Antarctic Airways, aboard four-engine BAE146 jet, from Punta Arenas, Chile to King George Island $2,950 USD p/person

Superior Cabin: Larger cabin on the upper deck with twin bunks, a private en suite bathroom, desk, wardrobe, and portholes with exterior views.

Standard Cabin: Standard size cabin on the lower deck with twin bunks, a wash basin, desk, storage space, and portholes with exterior views, sharing two spacious bathrooms with shower, sink, toilet, and changing bench, located in the corridor, very close to the cabins.

Expedition Ship: Our expedition ship, Hans Hansson, was specifically built to withstand challenging weather. She started her career as a lifesaving vessel in Norway, was then purchased by Sweden, and has now transitioned to taking passengers to the fantastic corners of the world. Her hull – designed to withstand the waters of the infamous North Sea, is perfectly suited for exploring Antarctica. Hans Hansson is an amazing platform to watch whales and icebergs – taking amazing photos. She is also small and maneuverable enough to get into smaller places. Hans Hansson is 26.m long, and she can take up to 12 passengers.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS

• 13-night private charter of M/V Hans Hansson, one of the very few capable charter vessels in Antarctic waters suitable for private small-group exploration. It’s exceptionally rare to have this much time in Antarctica with such a small number of participants without sailing across the Drake Passage.
• Small group size, limited to no more than 10 guests.
• Includes round-trip flights over the Drake Passage aboard a BAE 146 jet airliner. Flight duration is approximately two hours, which, compared to crossing the Drake by ship, gives us an extra four days in Antarctica, vastly reduces the potential for seasickness, and increases general safety. It also maximizes our time in Antarctica.
• Frequent landings at penguin colonies and our favourite locations to make the most of photographic opportunities along the coast and on the islands. We will schedule much longer stops than usual when going ashore in order to provide participants with enough time to get excellent pictures. We will be using two zodiac boats to get ashore or when searching for the wildlife at sea.
• Excursions by Zodiac among the icebergs get us close to seals, whales, and scores of penguins “porpoising” through the water. We will frequently hold these early in the morning and late in the evening for the best possible light.
• Generous and personalized photographic instruction throughout by Joshua Holko, including one-on-one guidance and tuition on an as-needed basis.
• Highly experienced, gracious, and accommodating professional captain and crew, with whom we have an excellent working relationship. Family-style meals prepared fresh throughout the day by the Hansson’s chef, accommodating a variety of dietary restrictions.
• Joshua Holko has been leading photographic expeditions in Antarctica since 2009 and is intimately familiar with this territory and the seasonal nuances experienced at this time of the year. He is regarded as the world’s leading Polar Photography expert. In addition to the photography, there will also be informal lectures and post-production sessions during our expedition.

Equipment: Both wide-angle and mid-range zoom lenses are recommended. Long telephoto lenses can also be used to great effect for wildlife.

Application: This workshop is open to all participants.

REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS WORKSHOP