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 12 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.