Explore the vast wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula, the most accessible area of the ‘Great White Continent’. Discover a huge diversity of birdlife, including Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie Penguins, Storm Petrels, Skuas and Terns. You are also likely to see polar mammals like Weddell, Crabeater and Leopard Seals, Orcas, Humpback Whales and Minke Whales. As the boat navigates through breathtakingly beautiful waterways, go ashore by Zodiac inflatables to visit penguin rookeries, historic sites and scientific research stations. For those with an adventurous spirit, some departures offer options to camp, mountaineer, cross-country ski, kayak or scuba dive (experience required).
Highlights of our Antarctic Peninsula programs include:
• Breathtaking scenery of stunning glaciers, icebergs and bays
• Incredible wildlife: penguins, seals, whales and birds
• Shore excursions by Zodiac
• Camp on the ice shelf
• Kayak amongst icebergs
Departures Trips exploring the Antarctic Peninsula have several scheduled departures in November and December 2011, and January, February and March 2012.
