Make your way through the Antarctic Peninsula, embarking on enriching explorations with guidance from a passionate expedition team. As you enter what feels like another world, you create a connection with your inner explorer spirit. In February, young Adélie Penguins are venturing out of their crèche and testing the waters for their first swim. Keep an eye out for the smaller, agile minke whales in the water as they feed on krill. The majesty of the Seventh Continent is sure to fill you with a sense of wonder.

It’s the ultimate holiday celebration with the triumphant possibility to cross the Antarctic Circle, an accomplishment few can claim. As chinstrap penguin eggs begin hatching in the Peninsula toward the end of the month, the colonies are in a flurry with activity. Meanwhile, leopard seals patrol ice floes and penguin colonies on the hunt for prey. Agile minke whales may be spotted near the ice edge around the Peninsula. It’s a magnificent display of nature that will make this a holiday adventure to remember.

Thanksgiving takes on a whole new meaning aboard an Antarctica expedition on an elegant yacht. November is the start of the continent’s summer, which means you’re met with pristine landscapes of snowy mountains and sea ice. It’s a world of wonder when Antarctica’s famous wildlife comes to life, from the penguins nesting and courting to the albatrosses and petrels flying high over the Drake Passage. An overwhelming sense of gratitude may wash over you as you spend the holiday among these extraordinary scenes with fellow explorers and a passionate expedition team.

Your Antarctic adventure begins with traversing the Southern Ocean, and crossing the notorious Drake Passage. On arrival in the White Continent, you’ll get to explore and watch out for penguins, albatrosses, whales, and much more. You can also take your Antarctic expedition to the next level on a traditional ‘polar plunge’! Take a dip into the icy waters of the Southern Ocean and enjoy the exhilarating aftereffects over a hot chocolate on deck.

Travel across the legendary Drake Passage to the frozen Antarctic Peninsula, where you'll discover mesmerizing icy wonders like the Gerlache Strait and the magnificent Antarctic Sound. Step ashore, meet curious penguins and explore otherworldly landscapes. Sail on Zodiac boats through ice-choked waters, searching for seals, whales and seabirds. And journey alongside polar specialists as you share in their vast knowledge of these isolated regions.