Cold, Bold, Discovery

ADVENTURE

NW Passage, Greenland, Antarctica, Russia

Polar
Bears

SKIN IS BLACK HAIRS ARE TRANSPARENT
WEIGHS 800KG
STANDS 3 METRES
SWIMS AT 5MPH (SAME AS A WHALE SHARK)
CAN SMELL THROUGH 1 METRE OF ICE
THEY ARE NOT FRIENDLY

Polar
Bears

SKIN IS BLACK HAIRS ARE TRANSPARENT
WEIGHS 800KG
STANDS 3 METRES
SWIMS AT 5MPH (SAME AS A WHALE SHARK)
CAN SMELL THROUGH 1 METRE OF ICE
THEY ARE NOT FRIENDLY

1.50 metres

KAMCHATKA KING CRAB

1.50 metres

KAMCHATKA KING CRAB

Artic Inuits invented sunglasses

Some of the world’s most
spectacular sites are in the
most inhospitable locations.

Fortunately you can see them
on the most hospitable yachts,
cosseted in sublime comfort,
looked after by a highly
experienced crew.

NORTH-WEST PASSAGE

Within the Arctic Circle, Canada's
North-West Passage is acknowledged
as the world's toughest trans-exploration.
Between 1903-05,
Roald Amundsen was the first explorer
to successfully make the crossing,
learning much that would save his life in reaching
the South Pole in 1911.

What makes the
North-West Passage
so intimidating?

Giant 100 metre icebergs drifting constantly, pack ice, polar bears and sheer cliffs lining the route come to mind. This should be balanced by the sound of beluga whales singing, humpback whales breaching and narwhals basking and barking.

GREENLAND

Greenland’s cold harsh landscape has shaped the warmth of the Inuit people. At over 2 million square kilometres, the world’s largest island is best seen by a yacht looping along the southern coast with tenders and a helicopter taking you to shore. A husky sled is the only way to travel.

72 metre, Game Changer

Make for Nanortalik – loosely translated
it means polar bear town.

There are 50 words for snow and
meltwater is an acquired taste –
few westerners are used to things
being pure as the driven snow.

Sleep overnight in your private igloo

having dined on what is recognised as the finest fish in the sea. Catching your supper is an incentivising experience.

By way of contrast, walk through the snow to hot springs where the water is 100°F.

By way of incredulity, watch or even take part in the Ice World Golf Championships.

The best time to visit Greenland is between May and July when the sun does not set.

Earlier in March is one of our planet’s most spectacular sights – the swirling surreal Northern Lights.

Sailing yachts have undertaken many of the world’s great discovery voyages but none could compare with 86 metre Aquijo.

The captain and his intrepid crew will give you an experience your entire family can talk about for generations.

RUSSIA

Few yachts have ventured to the fire-breathing Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East. With 329 volcanoes, of which 29 are still active, this is a hotbed of seismic activity – particularly for heli skiing.

Welcome to the dramatic edge of adventure cruising and the new 77 metre La Datcha discovery yacht, purpose-built to exploit every opportunity.

To Russia with love.

77 metre La Datcha is an entire expedition force that includes two helicopters, a submersible, adventure tenders, landing craft and snow scooters balanced by a spa, cinema, observation lounges and outstanding cuisine.

The yacht's two helicopters will take you to Shiveluch volcano. Take off and ski around the edge of Khuvkhoitun’s crater.

All good practice for a flight to the stratovolcano Klyuchevskaya Sopka, one of the most challenging and thrilling heli skiing slopes in the world.

Slalom down from the crater, outrun the brown bears and calm down in the hot springs before returning to the yacht for dinner. Only daredevil thrill seekers need apply.

Crampon-trek through the Valley of the Geysers, specialist highly trained crew will be on hand all the way.

Watch brown bears boxing (through binoculars) and catch king salmon for dinner before returning to the yacht full of stories and feasting on 1.5 metre red king crabs.

ANTARCTICA

Antarctica needs highly experienced expedition leaders. Edmiston will team up with Cookson Adventures or EYOS to set up your personal expedition.

Cruise over a sunken volcano off Deception Island, trek to the foot of 100 metre vertical ice sheets.

Kayak through blue-black sea, manoeuvring around fast-flowing ‘bergs and inquisitive seals.
Meet climate scientists at international research stations to discuss environmental issues.
Get involved in the critical issue of global sustainability.

Walk in the footprints of legends: Amundsen, Shackleton, Scott and others,
and make your own line in the ice to denote a personal ambition fulfilled.

Hire a submarine to dive beneath the ice. Discover polar gigantism – 1 metre starfish, 15 metre squid and swordfish with eyes ten times the size of their Indian Ocean cousins.

Shake a disbelieving head at invertebrates bedecked with ‘Christmas lights’ pulsing through their bodies.

Snorkelling or scuba diving is for the brave and experienced. Rocket-propelled seals leave only a vapour trail of bubbles in their wake. Leopard seals look sweet but do not get up too close and personal. Orca rule the seas – the ultimate marine apex creatures – beauty, brains and teeth.

Cold, Bold, Discovery

NW Passage, Greenland, Antarctica, Russia

Polar Bears

Polar Bears

1.50 metres

1.50 metres

Artic Inuits invented sunglasses

Artic Inuits invented sunglasses

Some of the world’s most spectacular sites are in the most inhospitable locations.

Fortunately you can see them on the most hospitable yachts, cosseted in sublime comfort, looked after by a highly experienced crew.

NORTH-WEST PASSAGE

Within the Arctic Circle, Canada's North-West Passage is acknowledged as the world's toughest trans-exploration. Between 1903-05, Roald Amundsen was the first explorer to successfully make the crossing, learning much that would save his life in reaching the South Pole in 1911.

What makes the North-West Passage so intimidating?

GREENLAND

Greenland’s cold harsh landscape has shaped the warmth of the Inuit people. At over 2 million square kilometres, the world’s largest island is best seen by a yacht looping along the southern coast with tenders and a helicopter taking you to shore. A husky sled is the only way to travel.

72 metre, Game Changer

Make for Nanortalik – loosely translated it means polar bear town.

There are 50 words for snow and meltwater is an acquired taste – few westerners are used to things being pure as the driven snow.

Sleep overnight in your private igloo

By way of contrast, walk through the snow to hot springs where the water is 100°F.

By way of incredulity, watch or even take part in the Ice World Golf Championships.

The best time to visit Greenland is between May and July when the sun does not set.

Earlier in March is one of our planet’s most spectacular sights – the swirling surreal Northern Lights.

Sailing yachts have undertaken many of the world’s great discovery voyages but none could compare with 86 metre Aquijo.

The captain and his intrepid crew will give you an experience your entire family can talk about for generations.

RUSSIA

Few yachts have ventured to the fire-breathing Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East. With 329 volcanoes, of which 29 are still active, this is a hotbed of seismic activity – particularly for heli skiing.

Welcome to the dramatic edge of adventure cruising and the new 77 metre La Datcha discovery yacht, purpose-built to exploit every opportunity.

To Russia with love.

77 metre La Datcha is an entire expedition force that includes two helicopters, a submersible, adventure tenders, landing craft and snow scooters balanced by a spa, cinema, observation lounges and outstanding cuisine.

The yacht's two helicopters will take you to Shiveluch volcano. Take off and ski around the edge of Khuvkhoitun’s crater.

All good practice for a flight to the stratovolcano Klyuchevskaya Sopka, one of the most challenging and thrilling heli skiing slopes in the world.

Slalom down from the crater, outrun the brown bears and calm down in the hot springs before returning to the yacht for dinner. Only daredevil thrill seekers need apply.

Crampon-trek through the Valley of the Geysers, specialist highly trained crew will be on hand all the way.

ANTARCTICA

Antarctica needs highly experienced expedition leaders. Edmiston will team up with Cookson Adventures or EYOS to set up your personal expedition.

Cruise over a sunken volcano off Deception Island, trek to the foot of 100 metre vertical ice sheets.

Hire a submarine to dive beneath the ice. Discover polar gigantism – 1 metre starfish, 15 metre squid and swordfish with eyes ten times the size of their Indian Ocean cousins.

Shake a disbelieving head at invertebrates bedecked with ‘Christmas lights’ pulsing through their bodies.

Snorkelling or scuba diving is for the brave and experienced. Rocket-propelled seals leave only a vapour trail of bubbles in their wake. Leopard seals look sweet but do not get up too close and personal. Orca rule the seas – the ultimate marine apex creatures – beauty, brains and teeth.

With the creature comfort zone of your yacht,