Region: Antarctica
Destinations: Weddell Sea
In spring, when the pack-ice in the Weddell Sea is still thick, you have the possibility to take a walk on the pack ice, in-between icebergs and penguins. With our strongest vessel, mv Ortelius we venture further into the Weddell Sea, in search of the illustrious Emperor Penguin.
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 legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton’s charted in South Georgia, we’ll enjoy the Weddell’s exotic wildlife...
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
11 Feb - 10 Mar, 2025
Berths start from:
24700 USD
Venture beyond the polar circle, visiting some of Antarctica’s most wildlife-filled waters and islands
PLA31-25 This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Such key landing sites as the legendary Elephant Island and Crystal Sound...
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
9 Mar - 23 Mar, 2025
Berths start from:
10500 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 helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
11 Nov - 21 Nov, 2025
Berths start from:
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 helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
21 Nov - 1 Dec, 2025
Berths start from:
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 legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton’s charted in South Georgia, we’ll enjoy the Weddell’s exotic wildlife...
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
22 Jan - 18 Feb, 2026
Berths start from:
26500 USD
