Journey to the stunning Commonwealth Bay region, an area rich in exploration history including Cape Denison, the site of Sir Douglas Mawson’s hut. Other highlights of this cruise include Port Martin, the site of 100 stunning grounded icebergs; and Dumont d’Urville, the French base renowned for its rich local wildlife, including a colony of Emperor Penguins, diverse birdlife and seals. Observe massive tabular icebergs, stunning glaciers, penguins, seals, whales and a wealth of birdlife. These voyages also visit the wildlife-rich Sub-Antarctic Islands.
Highlights of our Commonwealth Bay programs include:
• Get close to the extraordinary King, Macaroni & Royal Penguins
• Visit the historic hut of Sir Douglas Mawson
• Explore the remote parts of East Antarctica
• Encounter huge glaciers and tabular icebergs
• Wealth of wildlife including Penguins, whales, seals and birds
• The sweep of the magnificent Polar Plateau
• Wildlife rich Sub-Antarctic islands
Departures
Voyages to Commonwealth Bay have scheduled departures in 2011, and January 2012.
