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The Wandering Albatross
There is no mightier bird than the Wandering Albatross, a bird surrounded by lore and impressive in their size and wingspan. These birds are one of the largest seabirds on Earth and one of the most remarkable creatures we might see on our voyages to Antarctica and the...
Meet our Polar Expedition Ship, the MS Seaventure
The 2021/2022 season marks the inaugural voyages with our newest ship, the MS Seaventure, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome this incredible ship to the Polar Latitudes family. This expedition vessel is perfectly sized for what we aim to accomplish each...
The King Penguin
When we arrive in South Georgia, the mighty King Penguin is a sight to behold. When you see your first one, two, or three penguins- that’s exciting. When you see thousands of them in one spot, that is exhilarating. King Penguins might be one of several penguin...
Antarctic Sites- Lemaire Channel
The Lemaire Channel is a wonderfully calm and stunning waterway that, if we are fortunate enough to pass through it, offers some of the most fantastic views and incredible wildlife sightings on the peninsula. The area has rightfully earned the nickname ‘Kodak Alley’...
Meet the Team – Annette
Meet Annette! Polar Scientist, Marine Mammal Specialist, and Citizen Science Coordinator on board our voyages. The staff that make up the Polar Latitudes expedition and home teams are much more than a team – we are a tight-knit family. Most of us voyage together year...
Wildlife in Antarctica
Antarctica has a huge amount of wildlife, with some animals specifically endemic to the region while others migrate yearly from other areas to breed and feed. Known for its extreme environment and cold temperatures, you might think that there is little life in...
Antarctic Sites – Cierva Cove
Cierva Cove is a stunning cove that lays 6 nautical miles southeast of Cape Sterneck in Hughes Bay, along the west coast of Graham Land, Antarctica. It is named after Juan de la Cierva, a Spanish pilot, engineer, and inventor. Cierva Cove is located in a protected...
What People Say About Antarctica
Curious what people who have been to Antarctica have to say about it? Having the opportunity to visit Antarctica on one of our voyages is a special and unique travel experience. As one of the most remote places in the world that you can visit, in the past it had...
The Humpback Whale
An encounter with a Humpback Whale is always a top experience for our guests, with these impressively huge animals curiously approaching our Zodiac boats and often breaching and ‘putting on a show’ for everyone to enjoy. Let’s learn more about these wonderful...
Landing Spotlight – Cuverville Island
Cuverville Island is an island located at the entrance of Errera Channel along the Antarctica Peninsula. Discovered by the Belgian Antarctic explorer Adrien de Gerlache during his 1897-99 expedition, Cuverville Island got its name from J.M.A. Cavelier de Cuverville...
Frank Wild: A Polar Hero
Frank Wild was an English sailor and explorer. Born John Robert Francis Wild on April 19th, 1873, in Yorkshire, he was the second of 13 children. Best known as Shackleton’s second in command during the ill-fated Trans-Antarctic Expedition aboard the Endurance, he is a...
A Polar Expedition with Antarctic Quest 21
In our upcoming 2021/2022 season we are proud to be partnering with Antarctic Quest 21, an expedition set out by several of our staff members and their inspiring team of polar explorers. During the Quest, the team will be gathering scientific data and contributing to...