Experience of a Lifetime
by Bruce Acton
Departure in January 2024
by Bruce Acton
Departure in January 2024
Region: Antarctica
Destinations: South Orkney Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Weddell Sea, Falkland Islands, South Georgia
Ship: m/v Plancius
Highlights: Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Black-Crowned Night Heron, Blue Whale, Chinstrap Penguin, Crested Duck, Southern Elephant Seal, Fin Whale, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, King Penguin, Leopard Seal, Macaroni Penguin, Magellanic Penguin, Minke Whale, Rockhopper Penguin, Wandering Albatross, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Giant Petrel, Grey-headed Albatross, Light-mantled Albatross, Pintado Petrel, Fulmar, South Polar Skua, Wilson's Storm Petrel, Antarctic Petrel, Commerson’s Dolphin, Striated Caracara, Cobb’s Wren, Magellanic Snipe, Birding, South Georgia Pintail, Falkland Steamer Duck
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Leave your own reviewSearching 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 helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
20 Nov - 30 Nov, 2024
Berths start from:
11050 USD
The best activity voyage in Antarctica
HDS24-24 The Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, go mountaineering, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
5 Dec - 17 Dec, 2024
Berths start from:
11200 USD
Meet at least six penguin species
HDS26-25 This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The expedition explores one of the last untamed areas on Earth – a land of ruggedly beautiful landscapes and amazingly varied wildlife.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
4 Jan - 22 Jan, 2025
Berths start from:
9450 USD
Classic Antarctica including Deception Island
PLA26-25 This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
6 Jan - 16 Jan, 2025
Berths start from:
6050 USD
Meet at least six penguin species
PLA27-25 This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The expedition explores one of the last untamed areas on Earth – a land of ruggedly beautiful landscapes and amazingly varied wildlife.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
16 Jan - 3 Feb, 2025
Berths start from:
15750 USD