Wildlife abounds in the most remote reaches of the Earth. Gentoo, macaroni and chinstrap penguins waddle along the shorelines of South Georgia, their whimsy inviting you to marvel over the wonders of nature. But perhaps the most endearing among them are the king penguin chicks, at their softest and fluffiest during this time. Listen for the trill of the leopard seal's mating song throughout the waters of the Antarctic Peninsula. The striking black volcanic sands of Deception Island, a possible landing, create a stunning contrast amid the stark white of surrounding icebergs. Under the fading Midnight Sun, the icebergs and tundra of the South Orkney Islands will take your breath away. Every day is a new adventure, as your Captain and expert expedition team work together to bring you and your fellow explorers closer to extraordinary moments on Zodiac safaris and up to two shore landings a day.

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.

Bypass the Drake Passage at the beginning and end of your expedition for the utmost comfort and to experience maximum exploration in the shortest amount of time, the perfect adventure for explorers with less time to travel. Enjoy more time with your boots on the ground exploring the Antarctic Peninsula, admiring penguin rookeries during penguin courtship rituals and crabeater seals during mating season. On a shore landing, you may take an invigorating hike guided by expedition team members, filling you with a sense of triumph and allowing you to make a deeper connection with nature. As you paddle through the pristine waters on a possible kayaking excursion, moments of serenity invite you to open up to life-changing experiences.

As you cross the Antarctic Circle at the 66th southern parallel, you enter what feels like another world, creating a connection with your inner explorer spirit. It’s a space rarely navigated, with narrower channels that bring you closer to ice floes, snow-capped mountain peaks and wondrous icebergs, making for a picture-perfect scene you’ll want to capture on your camera. On this expedition, aside from joining the Order of the Red Nose, you’ll also explore the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. December brings Gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguin courtship rituals in the Antarctic Peninsula while January brings you to Weddell seals molting in the South Shetland Islands. In February you may see leopard seals or orcas hunting while in March albatross chicks begin to hatch, looking absolutely charming in their downy feathers.