Cuverville Island

Best time to dive

November to March; February to March

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not confirmed at this exact site; Aurora Expeditions' general Antarctic snorkeling product is sold fleet-wide, not specifically tied to Cuverville

Safety notes

Steep, icy landing beach; leopard seals hunting near the penguin colony; strict 5m wildlife-distance rule; standard Antarctic cold and remoteness risk

Permits & fees

Dedicated ATCM Visitor Site Guideline for Cuverville Island (ats.aq / ATCM document) caps ashore visitors at 100 plus guides (1 guide per 20), restricts landing hours (no landings 22:00-04:00 local), and limits ship traffic (max 500 passengers/vessel, one ship at a time, no more than 3 ships of 200+ pax daily); IAATO-member operator and national Antarctic Treaty permit required

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Ushuaia, Argentina