The common eider is quite recognisable: males stand out with their striking black and white plumage, while females with their brown and camouflaged feathers.
Common Eider
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Black Guillemot
Black guillemots are easily spotted in the Arctic seas by their black bodies and bold white wing patches.
Atlantic Puffin
The Atlantic puffin or the “clown of the sea,” is a recognisable seabird in the North Atlantic. Famous for its beak and diving, it is essential in Arctic and sub-Arctic marine ecosystems.
Arctic Skua
The Arctic Skua, also known as the ‘parasitic jaeger’, has adapted to some of the planet’s most challenging environments with its streamlined shape, agile flight, and bold behavior.
Arctic Fox
Have you ever heard of a fox that can change colors? And it is roughly the size of a house cat? We’re talking about the Arctic fox, one of nature’s most fascinating creatures spotted in the Arctic.
Emperor Penguin
Imagine going on one of our voyages and spotting a penguin that could be as tall as your child. We’re talking about the emperor penguin, the tallest and heaviest species seen during our Antarctica trips.
Macaroni Penguin
With its vivid orange-yellow crest, striking red eyes, and quirky name, the macaroni penguin stands out as the most numerous penguin species on Earth.
Albatross
Considered one of the largest flying seabirds by wingspan, albatrosses spend most of their time above the oceans due to their exceptional gliding flight ability and capacity to sleep while flying.
Gentoo Penguin
Known for its dashing swim speeds and charming pebble nests, the gentoo penguin thrives on ice-free shores and captures hearts with every waddle.
Southern Elephant Seal
Discover the Southern Elephant Seal, a fascinating and massive creature of the Southern Ocean, known for its incredible size, deep dives, and unique breeding behaviors.
King Penguin
The king penguin stands out not only for its striking orange markings but also for its large, fluffy brown chicks, often mistaken for a different species.
Bearded Seal
The bearded seal is the largest true Arctic seal, recognizable by its long, sensitive whiskers. Watch for them ‘bottling’: sleeping vertically in the water with just their nose above the surface.