Travel with Confidence

for Antarctica Expedition Cruises

Here’s where you’ll find everything you need to know about our new protocols for Antarctica — including what’s required of you and what you can expect from us on your G Expedition trip. Understanding the entry requirements for the destination country is your responsibility and our handy COVID-19 travel restriction tool can help you out. Please check that and review the info below before your departure.

Before you join us

Prior to coming aboard the G Expedition, passengers will undergo a screening process which includes the completion of a COVID questionnaire, and review of vaccine documentation.
All passengers, staff and crew on the G Expedition must be fully vaccinated. In this instance, fully vaccinated means all passengers, staff and crew have completed a full primary series of COVID-19 vaccines with the final dose given at least 14 days prior to the day of departure. Whilst recent booster doses are not required they are recommended. For the best protection, people are best protected when they stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, which includes getting a booster when eligible. Passengers must also provide a digital/printed vaccine certificate issued by the applicable government body from their home country before boarding the G Expedition. Click here to learn more.
With the safety of our travellers in mind, all departures on the G Expedition require all passengers, staff and crew to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with the final dose given at least 14 days prior to the first day of your trip. (All staff and crew on board will be fully vaccinated, including boosters). By proceeding with your booking, you are acknowledging that you are or will be fully vaccinated prior to departure. Upon arrival, before boarding the G Expedition, all passengers will be required to provide proof of vaccination. The entry requirements of each destination country (and your home country) may differ, and passengers are responsible for ensuring they meet all applicable entry requirements in effect at the time of travel.
Our fully vaccinated definition for the G Expedition applies even when the passenger has previously contracted and recovered from COVID. A passenger who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 to 90 days prior to embarkation (and continues to have a false positive), must provide official documentation showing either a negative COVID-19 test, proof that they tested positive more than 14 days prior to departure or a Certificate of Recovery from a medical doctor.

When you arrive

Testing may be required at the discretion of G Adventures, based on the advice of medical professionals.
If local regulations are stricter than G Adventures’ protocols, travellers will be required to follow the regulations set by the local government.

While on tour

Passengers are asked to assess themselves throughout the trip on a daily basis for COVID symptoms and report any symptoms or ill feelings to the ship’s doctor.
All staff and crew must wear masks when social distancing is not possible.
While passengers are not required to wear masks, they are strongly encouraged to do so. Please note that when spending time in certain confined areas of the ship, passengers may be required to wear a mask (such as when visiting the medical facility). Additionally, should there be any confirmed cases of COVID at any time during the trip, all passengers may be required to wear a mask at the discretion of G Adventures.
Social distancing isn’t mandatory, however it is strongly encouraged while on board the G Expedition.
Passengers are asked to be aware throughout the trip should they be in close contact with another passenger who unfortunately tests positive. Close contacts should be reported to the ship’s doctor for further instructions.
Close contact is defined by the CDC as anyone who was less than six feet away from an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24 hour period. (An individual is considered infectious with COVID two days before onset of symptoms to 10 days after).
If a passenger tests positive, they must isolate in a cabin immediately.

Travel with Confidence for Antarctica Expedition Cruises FAQ

The safety of our passengers, as well as that of our employees and partners, has always been our top priority. Our Travel with Confidence policy for Antarctica Expedition Cruises was created to highlight all the measures G Adventures has developed and implemented on the G Expedition in response to the increased focus on health and safety, hygiene, and physical distancing during the pandemic. Featuring health and safety procedures from the moment you arrive on tour to the moment you leave, without taking away from you having the time of your life, the policy will evolve as time goes on and as we continue to monitor local public health recommendations.

All departures to Antarctica on the G Expedition will be Vaccinated Tours. In this instance, fully vaccinated means all passengers, staff and crew have completed a full primary series of COVID-19 vaccines with the final dose given at least 14 days prior to the day of departure. Whilst recent booster doses are not required they are recommended. For the best protection, people are best protected when they stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, which includes getting a booster when eligible. Fully vaccinated means all passengers, staff and crew have received a full COVID-19 vaccination with the final dose given at least 14 days prior to the day of departure. Passengers must also provide a digital/printed vaccine certificate issued by the applicable government body from their home country before boarding the G Expedition.

Our fully vaccinated definition for the G Expedition applies even in situations where the passenger has previously contracted and recovered from COVID. A passenger who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 14 to 90 days prior to embarkation (and continues to have a false positive), must provide documentation showing either a negative COVID-19 test, proof that they tested positive more than 14 days prior to departure or a Certificate of Recovery from a medical doctor.

While passengers are not required to wear masks, they are encouraged to do so. Please note that when spending time in certain confined areas of the ship, passengers may be required to wear a mask (such as when visiting the medical facility). Additionally, should there be any confirmed cases of COVID at any time during the trip, all passengers may be required to wear a mask at the discretion of G Adventures. All staff and crew must wear masks when social distancing is not possible.

While on the ship, passengers are asked to assess themselves on a daily basis for COVID symptoms and report any symptoms or ill feelings to the ship’s doctor. They are also asked to be aware throughout the trip should they be in close contact with another passenger who unfortunately tests positive. If a passenger tests positive, they must isolate themselves in a cabin immediately.

G Adventures may require you to demonstrate compliance with the Travel with Confidence Policy at any point prior to or during your trip. If you do not comply with the Travel with Confidence Policy, or do not demonstrate your compliance when requested, G Adventures may remove you from the tour immediately. Passengers removed from a tour for failure to adhere to the Travel with Confidence Policy are responsible for all costs related to their removal, including accommodations and transportation home. eo if you are removed from a tour because of a violation of the Travel with Confidence Policy.

Additionally, all travellers are required to agree with the Traveller Conduct Policy and follow the instructions of the vessel’s Captain. Anyone who doesn’t follow these guidelines will not be able to participate in activities and may be confined to a cabin or removed from the vessel where feasible.

Yes! It is a requirement for all travellers to conduct a daily self-screening exercise. For any travellers who are displaying any COVID-19 symptoms, they must immediately report any symptoms or ill feelings to the ship’s doctor. We appreciate everyone’s support in providing honest feedback for the safety of all travellers, staff and local residents.

You should contact G Adventures for support on the ground, and for options that we can help you with. The group’s CEO and G Adventures 24/7 operational support will also be able to support you remotely. Travellers should also follow local public health guidance as well. As a courtesy to other travellers, you should not join the Welcome Meeting to avoid putting anyone else at risk.

Please remember to ensure that you must have adequate travel insurance to protect you should your travel plans change. At this time, Argentina & Uruguay are requiring all travellers to have travel insurance with COVID coverage (including hospitalization, self-isolation costs and medical transport services) noted on the certificate of insurance. Please ensure you have read and meet all requirements for entry.

Additional details about country requirements can be found here: https://www.gadventures.com/travel-resources/prepare-for-your-tour/

It is your responsibility to have all documentation, including insurance required by the country/countries they will be visiting.