Since 2010  Dave has been working in the challenging environment of the South Atlantic including the Antarctic Peninsula, and the surrounding Sub-Antarctic islands and regions. ‍From 2020 through to 2023 seasons, despite the global pandemic and heavily restricted global travel, he joined Australis as first mate for two projects: one working with AppleTV filming around the Sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, involving supporting land based, drones and stabilised camera teams; the other filming orca with Disney+ in Marguerite Bay assisting divers, drones and stabilised camera teams. Then with Disney+ filming fin whale aggregations involving supporting divers, drones and stabilised camera teams; the other supporting the Turkish Antarctic programme, heading to Marguerite Bay to service scientific instruments on Horseshoe Island.

• RYA Ocean Yachtmaster, commercially endorsed
• STCW 2010 including Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Safety and Responsibilities, Elementary First Aid, Proficiency in Security Awareness
• FREC3 medical training
• PADI Open Water diver

Magnus has lived on and off boats for his entire life, spending most of his time in high latitudes and around the rugged coast of New Zealand. He first sailed south with his father at the age of thirteen where they cruised extensively through South Georgia, Antarctica and the Chilean fjords. Then later headed north to Canada – Newfoundland, Labrador. Since late 2007 he has worked on several charter vessels operating in the Antarctic and sub-antartic areas.
His navigational experience and wealth of knowledge exceeds his years. Combined with his ability to fix almost anything Magnus is an invaluable set of hands to have around.

• RYA/MCA – Yachtmaster – Commercially endorsed
• New Zealand Radio Operator’s Certificate
• Maritime New Zealand – First Aid Certificate
• Maritime New Zealand – Personal safety & social responsibilities
• Maritime New Zealand – Personal survival techniques
• Maritime New Zealand – STCW
• Working towards a masters degree in the southern ocean school of hard knocks Certificate.

Grew up on the coast of Aotearoa New Zealand with a love for the ocean and exploration. She discovered sailing my teens and between studying architecture, took any opportunity to get out on the water and learn. From crewing on Youth Development Sailing Vessels in NZ and Tall Ships in Europe to club racing and trips to NZ’s sub-Antarctic Islands. She loves to take a sketch book with her to capture and share these places when she gets the chance.

• Masters of Architecture
• PADI Open Water Dive Ticket
• NZ Firearms License
• NZ Drivers License

Eloise, an adventurer from Northland coast of New Zealand, is a passionate outdoorswoman. With a love for surfing, sailing, and the outdoors, she thrives in nature, whether on the ocean or in the mountains.

Over the past decade, Eloise has worked on a variety of vessels, from tall ships to private yachts, where she has honed her skills as a solo chef and gained experience in meal planning and provisioning. Eloise also holds a hold a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability and Outdoor Education, along with a commercial New Zealand skipper’s ticket (SRL, 24m). Her commitment to safety is backed by multiple First Aid certifications, including Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, Coastal Medic and Offshore Medic. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability and Outdoor Education
• Commercial Skipper
• Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
• Offshore Medic cert
• Coastal Medic cert

Felicity, a marine biologist with a decade of global experience in marine research, polar expeditions, and marine education is now part of the Operations team at Ocean Expeditions. Raised in Scotland, her passion for the outdoors and marine life led her to become a commercial skipper, marine mammal observer, and advanced diver. Currently based in Vancouver, Canada, Felicity specializes in marine mammal research and has spent the past four austral summers as an assistant expedition leader and lecturer on voyages to some of the world’s most remote and breathtaking destinations, including Antarctica and South Georgia.

• Masters of Marine Biology
• Commercial Skipper
• Advance Open Water Diver
• Wilderness First Aid
• Marine Mammal Observer