Ross Sea Odyssey
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Departing
01 Jan 0001
Duration
0 days
Activity Level
Daily shore excursions, guided hikes & outings
Moderate
Season
2026
Polar Expeditions
Adelie penguins at Cape Adare
Cape Adare, Antarctica | Credit: Shutterstock
Emperor penguins diving off ice floe
Antarctica | Credit: Shutterstock
Emperor penguins
Ross Sea, Antarctica | Credit: Shutterstock
The Ross Ice Shelf
Antarctica | Credit: Shutterstock
Zodiac Cruise Enterprise Island
Enterprise Island, Antarctica | Credit: Max Seigal
A close-up shot of the Ross Ice Shelf
Antarctica | Credit: Shutterstock
Antarctica
Ross Sea Odyssey
Highlights
Philippa Ross
Human Ecologist & Sir James Clark Ross’s Great-Great-Great-Granddaughter
Philippa Ross is the great-great-great-granddaughter of Sir James Clark Ross, the renowned polar explorer who discovered the North Magnetic Pole in 1831 and the Ross Sea region in Antarctica in 1841. Inheriting his pioneering spirit, Philippa is driven by an insatiable curiosity to explore the interconnected forces that shape the wellbeing of people and the planet.
With a background in Psychology and extensive experience as a mentor, Philippa empowers individuals to chart their course in life by tuning into their internal compass, or what she calls the “Greater Personal Self” (GPS). Her mission is to inspire others to steer their lives True North, making sovereign and sustainable choices that positively impact both humanity and the environment.
As an Ambassador for Antarctica, Philippa played a part in the successful campaign to protect the Ross Sea, the last intact marine ecosystem on Earth. She is also the creator of the “Waste Not, Want Not” podcast, where she interviews global changemakers who are maximizing human potential while minimizing environmental waste.
Adopting her “less is more” philosophy, Philippa has downsized into a tiny home she built herself, continuing to lead by example as a speaker, writer, and energy healer dedicated to creating meaningful change.
Philippa Ross will be a Special Guest on our Ross Sea Odyssey voyage, departing 16 January 2026.
Matty Jordan
Environmental Speaker & Antarctic Program Expert
Matty Jordan is an international speaker, social media content creator, and Antarctican who has spent 450 days in Antarctica across nine expeditions. As a former project manager for New Zealand’s Antarctic Programme, he led complex and logistically challenging construction projects supporting world-leading climate science. In 2023, with just sixteen others, he wintered over at Scott Base, enduring 118 days without sunlight.
With over 1 billion video views and 2.3+ million social media followers, Matty is the world’s most-followed Antarctican. Matty regularly appears on TV, radio and podcasts and has been featured in The Guardian, The Daily Mail, The Sun, Newsweek, MIT Technology Review, LADBible, 9NEWS, ABC and more.
He is a Board Director for the Antarctican Society, an ambassador for the UK-based charity 2041 School, and the previous chair of the New Zealand Antarctic Society’s Canterbury Branch. Originally from Perth, Australia, and now based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Matty engages global audiences on climate change, science, and what it’s like to live and work in Antarctica. He leverages his platform to inspire awareness and action on Antarctic conservation and environmental protection.
Matty Jordan will be a Special Guest on our Ross Sea Odyssey voyage, departing 16 January 2026.
Meet our Expert Team
Each voyage is accompanied by our highly acclaimed expedition team who we believe are the best in the business. Many are recognized leaders in their fields, keen to share their daily insights on shore and onboard. While your actual team may vary between voyages, every member of our Expedition Team is among the world's best remote area specialists.
Included Activities
Bird Watching
Lectures on wildlife, our environment, history and destinations
Marine Mammal Spotting
Photography
Polar Plunge
Scenic Cruising
Trips Ashore
Walking
Wildlife Watching
Zodiac Cruising
Our Ship
The Greg Mortimer
Capacity
148 Passengers Maximum (130 on Expedition)
Year built
2019
Cabins
76
Length
104m
Decks
8
Speed
10-12 Knots