Experience the gift of adventure this holiday as you come upon scenes of pristine icebergs, glaciers and ice floes. Feel a sense of warmth and camaraderie as you connect with your fellow explorers at Water's Edge, situated just 30 feet above the sea's surface, watching for baleen and humpback whales breaching while enjoying a cup of hot cocoa and heated seating. A feeling of delight and wonder grows as you witness the courtship rituals of Gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguins. Possible landings in the South Orkney Islands bring you closer to the beautiful snow petrel, a species that can be elusive, so keep a close eye on the skies for this enchanting bird. Enter the empire of the regal king penguin, standing tall above his brethren amid fields of tussock grass and rugged cliffs in South Georgia, becoming part of their world if only for a moment, a truly spectacular holiday gift.

Crossing the Antarctic Circle at the 66th southern parallel, you enter what feels like another world, connecting with your inner explorer. It's a space rarely navigated, with narrower channels that bring you closer to ice floes, snow-capped mountain peaks and wondrous icebergs. As you join the Order of the Red Nose, you will explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands with the guidance of an expert expedition team. A sense of awe swells within as you come within a safe distance of incredible wildlife like chinstrap penguins or Weddell seals, a serene moment that leaves you feeling more in community with nature. Watch the waters closely and have your camera ready when expedition team members call out humpback whale sightings, an experience best shared with like-minded explorers. On a Zodiac safari through icy waters, the mesmerizing blue within the icebergs invites you to marvel upon them in wonder.

Antarctica is a destination that goes beyond imagination. As you enter the pristine scenes of glaciers and icebergs, you soon find there's more to discover than pictures and videos can convey. The quiet sounds of petrels calling overhead and the gentle breach of a humpback whale's fluke from the water let you know you are far away from the usual bustle. Gather with your fellow explorers along the shores of the Antarctic Peninsula to marvel over the whimsical chinstrap penguins that call the land home. As you make the invigorating trek up a snowy path to admire a nearby penguin rookery, a feeling of triumph and wonder overcomes you. Alongside your expedition team and new friends, a Zodiac safari navigating ice floes may turn into a wild adventure as you find whales to follow at a safe and respectful distance. These unforgettable connections with fellow explorers and the wondrous wildlife of Antarctica make for life-changing experiences to carry with you forever.

Antarctica is a destination that goes beyond imagination. As you enter the pristine scenes of glaciers and icebergs, you soon find there's more to discover than pictures and videos can convey. The quiet sounds of petrels calling overhead and the gentle breach of a humpback whale's fluke from the water let you know you are far away from the usual bustle. Gather with your fellow explorers along the shores of the Antarctic Peninsula to marvel over the whimsical chinstrap penguins that call the land home. As you make the invigorating trek up a snowy path to admire a nearby penguin rookery, a feeling of triumph and wonder overcomes you. Alongside your expedition team and new friends, a Zodiac safari navigating ice floes may turn into a wild adventure as you find whales to follow at a safe and respectful distance. These unforgettable connections with fellow explorers and the wondrous wildlife of Antarctica make for life-changing experiences to carry with you forever.

Antarctica is a destination that goes beyond imagination. As you enter the pristine scenes of glaciers and icebergs, you soon find there's more to discover than pictures and videos can convey. The quiet sounds of petrels calling overhead and the gentle breach of a humpback whale's fluke from the water let you know you are far away from the usual bustle. Gather with your fellow explorers along the shores of the Antarctic Peninsula to marvel over the whimsical chinstrap penguins that call the land home. As you make the invigorating trek up a snowy path to admire a nearby penguin rookery, a feeling of triumph and wonder overcomes you. Alongside your expedition team and new friends, a Zodiac safari navigating ice floes may turn into a wild adventure as you find whales to follow at a safe and respectful distance. These unforgettable connections with fellow explorers and the wondrous wildlife of Antarctica make for life-changing experiences to carry with you forever.