60 South

ABOUT

60 South, formerly Quixote Expeditions, is an expedition sailing company focused on adventure travel and scientific missions in the Southern Ocean, especially Antarctica. Headquartered in Stanley, Falkland Islands, it operates with a professional team and is known for skilled crews who keep trips safe and rewarding, even in harsh polar weather.

The company offers FLY-SAIL itineraries that let guests fly over the Drake Passage and board vessels directly in Antarctica. Its fleet includes the motor yacht Hans Hansson, a former Norwegian search-and-rescue vessel that carries up to 12 guests, and Ocean Tramp, a 66-foot ketch with five cabins accommodating 8 to 10 guests plus crew. Ocean Tramp is noted for speed and stability during crossings. Trips feature close-up wildlife viewing, iceberg navigation, and landings at research stations and historic sites. Guests may visit penguin colonies; hike, dive, or photograph in changing light and sea conditions. Every voyage reserves a bunk for a scientist, underscoring 60 South’s commitment to research, conservation, and education.