by Oceanwide Expeditions News 15.11.2023
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
15 Nov - 25 Nov, 2026
•Tripcode: 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 helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
25 Nov - 5 Dec, 2026
•Tripcode: 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 helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
5 Dec - 15 Dec, 2026
•Tripcode: 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 helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
7 Feb - 6 Mar, 2027
•Tripcode: 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 may have the opportunity to visit sites closely associated with the life and legend of Sir Ernest Shackleton,...
9 Nov - 19 Nov, 2027
•Tripcode: 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 helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
