See Antarctica... From a Penguin’s Point of View To experience Antarctica up close and personal, there’s really no better seat than the one in your own kayak, just inches above the water, navigating among icebergs and glacial ice dating back 30,000 years. Gliding...
Explore the amazing true story of Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of history’s most celebrated polar explorers, whose incredible Antarctic journeys became legendary tales of survival and perseverance.
"Antarctica shall be used for peaceful purposes only" December 1st, 1959: The Antarctic Treaty was signed, forever changing the course of history.Did you know that Antarctica is the only continent in the world that has no native human population? The only human...
There is no mightier bird than the Wandering Albatross, a bird surrounded by lore and impressive in their size and wingspan. Also known as the snowy albatross, the white-winged albatross and simply “goonie”, these birds are one of the largest seabirds on Earth.
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...
Sail through Antarctica’s breathtaking Lemaire Channel – known as Kodak Alley – for epic views, towering icebergs, and frequent whale, penguin, and seal sightings.
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...
Antarctica has an abundant amount of wildlife, with some animals uniquely endemic to the region while others migrate annually from different areas to breed and feed. Known for its extreme environment and freezing temperatures, you might think that there is little life...
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.
Have you ever seen a whale whose tail patterns are as unique as human fingerprints? Meet the humpback whale, one of the ocean’s most incredible creatures of the sea.
Discover Cuverville Island, home to the largest Gentoo penguin colony on the Antarctic Peninsula, rich in wildlife, rare flora, and stunning icy landscapes.
Learn about Frank Wild, an English sailor and explorer who was Ernest Shackleton’s second-in-command during the Endurance expedition. Discover his leadership on Elephant Island and his final resting place alongside Shackleton.