Macaroni Penguin You might recognize this penguin from the famous Sony Pictures Animation movie ‘Surfs Up’. Even though in real life they do not surf, with its vivid orange-yellow crest, striking red eyes, and quirky name, the macaroni penguin stands out...
Albatross With over 22 different species worldwide, and considered one of the largest living flying seabirds by its wingspan (which can be larger the size of a human!), albatrosses spend most of their time above the oceans due to their exceptional gliding flight...
Gentoo Penguin Antarctica’s penguins are one of the top reasons why people desire to travel to Antarctica. On the White Continent, you will certainly see hundreds of penguins and the wildlife of the region is remarkable. Though there are five different species of...
Southern Elephant Seal A trip to Antarctica is a dream for animal lovers, with its amazing array of unique creatures. Even if you’re not an avid animal enthusiast, the Southern Hemisphere’s wildlife has a way of charming everyone. The Southern Elephant...
King Penguin When we arrive in South Georgia, the mighty King Penguin is a sight to behold. When you see your first one, two, or three – that’s exciting. When you see thousands of them in one spot, that is exhilarating. They are one of the several different...
24/25 Season Wrap Up Wrapping Up an Epic 24/25 Season As our 2024/25 season comes to a close, we can’t help but reflect on all the incredible moments we were lucky enough to experience. From jaw-dropping wildlife encounters to legendary landings and inspiring special...
Doing the Polar Plunge in Antarctica Taking the plunge in Antarctica Let’s get straight to the big question. Why on earth would anyone go swimming in Antarctica?! It sounds like a crazy thing to do, but there’s actually a number of reasons why hurling oneself into the...
Kicking Off the 24/25 Season – Guest Highlights Our 24/25 season has launched with a bang—earlier, icier, and filled with incredible moments! Read on to learn about what our guests and team experienced during our early season voyage in October 2024. An Early...
Common Guillemot Spanning the icy waters from Norway to Canada, the Common Guillemot is a true conqueror of the sub-Arctic world. Whether you call them “Guillemots” or “Common Murres”, their large global population highlights their incredible...
Solo Travel in Antarctica Travel isn’t something usually done alone, but when it is, it is oftentimes the most rewarding experience. Polar travel is no different, in fact, polar travel is perfectly suited for solo travel. Here are a few reasons why we think traveling...
