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Antarctica

King Penguins

The Antarctic voyages of the Austral Summer echo the journeys of the great explorers. Follow in the footsteps of Shackleton, Scott and others as you view some of the most exciting wildlife in the world. Vast colonies of penguins, seals and seabirds live unlike anywhere else against a vast backdrop of white wilderness with soaring glaciers, cliffs and icebergs. Humpback, Minke, Southern Right, Blue, Fin, Sei, Orca, Pilot and Sperm Whales are regularly seen in these waters. Some of the vessels we work with have full icebreaking capability, allowing them to reach areas not possible on lighter weight vessels. The smaller vessels we prefer to use also allow you more time with the experts on board and whilst on excursions off the ship. For some this is a once in a lifetime experience, although we find that many return time and time again to this truly unique continent.

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Suggested Itineraries
Antarctica - Classic Antarctica 2010/2011

Classic Antarctica 2010/2011

Incredible cruises aboard a choice of comfortable expedition vessels visiting prime wildlife sites along the Antarctic Peninsula and in the nearby South Shetland Islands.

Antarctica - Crossing the Polar Circle - 2010/2011

Crossing the Polar Circle - 2010/2011

Become one of the lucky few to have ventured south of the Antarctic Circle into a rarely visited area of magnificent mountains and colossal icebergs.

Antarctica - Emperors & Kings 2010/2011

Emperors & Kings 2010/2011

The ultimate penguin experience: see Emperors, Kings and six other species of penguin on this one-of-a-kind expedition.

Antarctica - Great Antarctic Voyage

Great Antarctic Voyage

This is the ultimate Antarctic experience, joining the overwhelming wildlife populations of the sub-Antarctic with the stunning Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctica - Mawson's Antarctica

Mawson's Antarctica

Adventure, history and wildlife are all part of this East Antarctic expedition following the footsteps of heroic Antarctic explorer, Douglas Mawson.

Antarctica - Snow Hill Island - Emperor Penguin Safari

Snow Hill Island - Emperor Penguin Safari

In 2004, 4,000 pairs of Emperor Penguins were confirmed at a previously unknown site near Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea - this voyage will take you there!

Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer

Weddell Sea Explorer

In the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton, journey to one of Antarctica's hidden gems