We’re excited to announce we’ve made the first Snow Hill Island landing of the 2023-24 Antarctic season, visiting one of Earth’s largest emperor penguin colonies.
We reach this remote site via helicopter from our vessel Ortelius, landing a safe distance from the colony before hiking in for views of the penguins, chicks, and breathtaking landscapes.
All pictures by Sara Jenner
Searching for the Elusive Emperor Penguins
OTL23-24 A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via heli
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
20 Nov - 30 Nov, 2024
Price:
11050 USD
This expansive voyage explores one of the most remote, scenic, wildlife-filled regions on Earth: the great Weddell Sea
OTL30-25 This adventurous expedition explores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica’s amazing Weddell Sea. After visiting some of the same sites
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
11 Feb - 10 Mar, 2025
Price:
24700 USD
Searching for the elusive Emperor penguins
OTL22-25 A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via heli
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
11 Nov - 21 Nov, 2025
Price:
12900 USD
Searching for the elusive Emperor penguins
OTL23-25 A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via heli
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
21 Nov - 1 Dec, 2025
Price:
12900 USD
This expansive voyage explores one of the most remote, scenic, wildlife-filled regions on Earth: the great Weddell Sea
OTL29a26 This adventurous expedition explores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica’s amazing Weddell Sea. After visiting some of the same sites
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
22 Jan - 18 Feb, 2026
Price:
26500 USD