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.
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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.
8 Interesting Facts About Albatross
What does the word ‘albatross’ mean to you? If you golf, you may be familiar with the term as it means you are three under par on a hole. The word is also famously used to describe an unbearable burden in much poetry and folklore.
Wandering Albatross
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.
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...
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.
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.
The Adèlie Penguin
At the end of our voyages, the chatter continues about different wildlife sightings and experiences. It’s not uncommon to have a friendly discussion on what animal you enjoyed seeing best. Between the four species of penguins we typically see on mainland Antarctica,...
Orca
The orca, also known as the killer whale, is the ocean’s most formidable predator and the biggest member of the dolphin family.
Arctic Tern
Arctic Terns are one of the most famous seabirds in the world, known for their long-distance migrations from one pole to another.
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...