It is difficult to determine this, as it depends on our distance from Stanley, the Falkland Islands, or Ushuaia. There are no helicopter or plane evacuations from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, nor is there any medical facility able to help with a serious medical situation in this area.

It will take at least 2-3 days from South Georgia to Stanley, and similar if a medical emergency happens between South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. All scenarios are highly weather dependent.

Near the Antarctic Peninsula, we have the chance to use the airfield at Frei/Bellingshausen station at King George Island in the South Shetlands, but this is not a given and needs to be arranged in advance. Assuming that such arrangements can be made, evacuation time may be between 1-2 days depending on weather conditions. If flight arrangements are possible but the weather does not cooperate, it could delay a medevac or force the ship back to Ushuaia.

We are far away from any feasible medical facility in Antarctica. Any evacuation takes a lot of time and could have a severe impact on the rest of the trip. If you are in poor health or in doubt, please consult your physician for a check-up beforehand.

On our motor vessels, we have a qualified physician who sails with us on all trips. The infirmary on board our motor vessels is only suited for first-aid care.