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Wildlife You Can See In Antarctica
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...
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.
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...
Humpback Whale
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.
Landing Spotlight – Cuverville Island
Discover Cuverville Island, home to the largest Gentoo penguin colony on the Antarctic Peninsula, rich in wildlife, rare flora, and stunning icy landscapes.
Frank Wild: A Polar Hero
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.
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...
Meet the Team – Grace
Grace Cordsen What is your name and title/position at PL? Grace, Passenger Service Manager (PSM) Where do you live? New York City What is your background/education/field of study? My background is in Art History, Archeology, and Food Studies. How did you first get...
Weddell Seal
Learn about the Weddell Seal, Antarctica’s southernmost breeding animal, their unique adaptations for underwater life, fascinating diet, vocalizations, and how they raise their pups.
Landing Spotlight – Grytviken
Step into history at Grytviken, South Georgia – explore whaling station ruins, Shackleton’s grave, a historic church, wildlife, and the South Georgia Museum.
Meet the Team – Michael
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...
6 Tips for Surviving the Drake Passage (With a Smile)
To make a trip to Antarctica – and the furthest reaches of the world – you must first experience the necessary rite of passage of crossing the Drake Passage. This is an essential component and traditional part of Antarctica travel, and it has rightly earned its...