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...
Bearded Seal Bearded seals are the largest true seals you’ll see on your Arctic adventure. They are recognized for their long, curling whiskers on their muzzle which give a beard-like appearance. Those whiskers are very sensitive and help the seal find food on...
Arctic Hare The Arctic hare is a fascinating animal to watch during our Greenland expeditions. As white as snow or as brown as the tundra rocks, this small herbivore is fully adapted to Arctic life. Look for snow holes or them standing up on their hind legs peeking up...
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...
Minke Whale Often overshadowed by their larger cousins, the Minke whale is the unsung acrobat of the polar seas. They are the friendly scouts and often the first to approach our Zodiacs. They appear as a sudden, sleek flash of dark gray breaking the icy surface. While...
