We’re excited to announce we’ve made the first Snow Hill Island landing of the 2023-24 Antarctic season, visiting one of Earth’s largest emperor penguin colonies.
We reach this remote site via helicopter from our vessel Ortelius, landing a safe distance from the colony before hiking in for views of the penguins, chicks, and breathtaking landscapes.
All pictures by Sara Jenner
Searching for the elusive Emperor penguins
OTL22-26 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 heli
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
15 Nov - 25 Nov, 2026
Price:
13450 USD
Searching for the elusive Emperor penguins
OTL23-26 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 heli
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
25 Nov - 5 Dec, 2026
Price:
13450 USD
Searching for the elusive Emperor penguins
OTL24-26 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 heli
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
5 Dec - 15 Dec, 2026
Price:
13450 USD
This expansive voyage explores one of the most remote, scenic, wildlife-filled regions on Earth: the great Weddell Sea
OTL28-27 This adventurous expedition explores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica's amazing Weddell Sea. During our visit to South Georgia, we
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
7 Feb - 6 Mar, 2027
Price:
27700 USD
Searching for the elusive Emperor penguins
OTL22-27 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 heli
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
9 Nov - 19 Nov, 2027
Price:
14700 USD