Landing Spotlight: Port Lockroy
Send a postcard from Antarctica at Port Lockroy – discover its historic British base, museum, and Gentoo penguin colonies.
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Antarctic Sites – Elephant Island
Elephant Island is a popular Antarctic destination, famous for its association with Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew’s incredible survival story. It’s also home to vast colonies of elephant seals, fur seals, and various penguin species, offering a glimpse into both history and abundant wildlife.
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...
Leopard Seal
The leopard seal, also known as the “sea leopard”, is a solitary marine mammal that is unique among Antarctic animals and serves as the top predator in its ecosystem.
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...
Meet the Team – Kristy
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...
Christmas in Antarctica
A White Christmas on the White Continent? Yes, please! Doesn’t spending Christmas in Antarctica sound like a unique and wonderful way to enjoy the holidays? This time of year falls in the middle of the austral summer in Antarctica. It’s a truly magical experience to...