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
This expansive voyage explores one of the most remote, scenic, wildlife-filled regions on Earth: the great Weddell Sea
OTL29a26 This adventurous expedition explores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica’s amazing Weddell Sea. After visiting some of the same sites
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
22 Jan - 18 Feb, 2026
Price:
24750 USD
The best activity voyage in the iconic Weddell Sea
OTL31a26 The Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp voyage offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the wildlife-rich Weddell Sea. During this expedition in one
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
17 Mar - 29 Mar, 2026
Price:
9700 USD
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