Luxe Beat Magazine NOVEMBER 2014 | Page 12
H
as it been your dream to
explore Antarctica via an
itinerary you help arrange?
This is now possible this
coming season onboard the
new M/Y Enigma XK Expedition
Yacht. Its five VIP cabins can
accommodate twelve guests in grand
style. Shown is the most luxurious,
but the others are spacious and set
up as doubles or two singles. They
are extremely large and elegant and
the guests. This takes advantage of
weather conditions for the day. This
private yacht also boasts a heli-pad.
the public areas stylish, comfortable
and welcoming. In all instances,
guests are able to view magnificent
surroundings.
From jumping into Zodiacs to play
with whales; hiking and kayaking
through ice cliffs and glaciers;
fishing tours; camping out a night
on sea ice (not my idea of fun);
swimming where water is slightly
heated by volcanic rocks; exploring
Iceberg Alley, where tabular icebergs
A private jet whisks guests to
Antarctica, which avoids the rough
and bumpy Drake Passage, while
maximizing time in Antarctica.
Guests will explore the waters with
expert guides and a personalized
itinerary, which is chosen daily by
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float around the north-eastern point
of the Antarctic Peninsula; discover
AdeliƩ, Gentoo and chinstrap penguin
colonies, as well as spotting seals,
humpback whales and seabirds;
choices are up to the guests.
The yacht can also head to stations
where local scientists are invited
onboard to share a gourmet dinner
and conversation.