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The Arctic Tern
They are elegant, beautiful and remarkable birds that fly extraordinary distances. Arctic Terns are one of the most famous seabirds in the world, known for their long-distance migrations from one pole to another. Antarctica is a bird lover's dream and seeing...
The Gentoo Penguin
Antarctica’s penguins are one of the top reasons why people desire to travel to Antarctica. On the White Continent, you will certainly see hundreds of penguins and the wildlife of the region is remarkable. Though there are five different species of penguin that we...
Landing Spotlight: Port Lockroy
Port Lockroy is located in a bay on the north-western shore of Wiencke Island just off the Antarctic Peninsula. It is Antarctica’s single most visited landing site, and rightly so with its famous post office and fascinating history. A former British base built in...
Antarctic Sites – Elephant Island
One of the most popular places we visit is Elephant Island. From above, this spectacular place looks almost to be the shape of an elephant head and trunk. It is also home to the hundreds of elephant seals that make their home there. Located just 150 miles off the tip...
Birds of Antarctica – A Geographic Guide
On a voyage to Antarctica, most people are excited about seeing the amazing scenery, icebergs, seals, whales and penguins. However, the incredible birds found during our voyages also offer quite a bit of excitement, and the moment we set sail on our journey we get to...
Zodiac Cruising in Antarctica
When you’re on an expedition cruise with us to Antarctica, you will be immersed in this spectacular landscape in many different ways. First, as we venture through the waterways on our comfortable and ice-strengthened ship you’ll be able to witness Antarctica’s...
Interesting Facts About Leopard Seals
Introducing the Leopard Seal- one of Antarctica’s top predators and most fascinating and forbidding creatures of the seal species. While Leopard Seals are often encountered on our voyages, these surprisingly agile animals are a coveted wildlife sighting. Keep your...
Misunderstanding Antarctica: Myths of the 7th Continent
There are many myths that swirl around about Antarctica. It is, after all, one of the most seldom visited places on earth. Due in part to its particularly hard-to-reach location at the ends of the earth, the expense and effort it takes to get there, its reputation for...
Antarctic Photography with Photography Coach Philip Stone
Successful photography can be a major component of many people’s experience in Antarctica, and we want to help you make the most of your chance to capture some wonderful images. Our onboard Photography Coaches assist our guests by covering some of the fundamentals as...
Meet The Team – Seb
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 after year, sharing a deep love for Antarctica. We take immense pleasure in making sure your trip is one you’ll...
A Brief History of Polar Clothing
Thick woolen sweaters and hats, leather boots, and a Burberry jacket – this might seem like a fashion statement for today’s times, but in actuality this clothing was used for function – not fashion – for some of the earliest polar explorers. Imagine you are traveling...
Meet the Team – Paul
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 after year, sharing a deep love for Antarctica. We take immense pleasure in making sure your trip is one you’ll...