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Falklands - Zuid-Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
PLA23-17
Alle Antarctische en sub-Antarctische hoogtepunten in één reis, met spectaculaire landingen op de Falkland Islands en ontmoetingen met Wenkbrauw albatrossen en Rots pinguïns. Deze reis omvat ook vier dagen in South Georgia, waarschijnlijk de mooiste plek op aarde. Bereidt u voor op tienduizenden Kon...
Falklands - Zuid-Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
PLA22-17
Alle Antarctische en sub-Antarctische hoogtepunten op één reis. Ontmoet minstens zes soorten pinguïns tijdens deze expeditie naar Antarctica en de zuid-Atlantische oceaan.
Falklands - Zuid-Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
OTL25-18
Alle Antarctische en sub-Antarctische hoogtepunten in één reis, met spectaculaire landingen op de Falkland Islands en ontmoetingen met Wenkbrauw albatrossen en Rots pinguïns. Deze reis omvat ook vier dagen in South Georgia, waarschijnlijk de mooiste plek op aarde. Bereidt u voor op tienduizenden Kon...
Falklands - Zuid-Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
PLA27-18
Alle Antarctische en sub-Antarctische hoogtepunten in één reis, met spectaculaire landingen op de Falkland Islands en ontmoetingen met Wenkbrauw albatrossen en Rots pinguïns. Deze reis omvat ook vier dagen in South Georgia, waarschijnlijk de mooiste plek op aarde. Bereidt u voor op tienduizenden Kon...
Falklands - Zuid-Georgia - Antarctic Peninsula
OTL29-18
Alle Antarctische en sub-Antarctische hoogtepunten in één reis, met spectaculaire landingen op de Falkland Islands en ontmoetingen met Wenkbrauw albatrossen en Rots pinguïns. Deze reis omvat ook vier dagen in South Georgia, waarschijnlijk de mooiste plek op aarde. Bereidt u voor op tienduizenden Kon...
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Humpback Whales Sing for Food, Not Entertainment
The normal call of a humpback whale can be heard from miles away, and they often make noises that sound similar to crying, howling and moaning....
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What to pack for your Atlantic Odyssey voyage?
When packing, don’t weigh yourself down with too many clothes or too much gear. Select informal, practical clothing for your trip that can be...
Highlights
Mogelijke highlights tijdens deze reis:
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Wilde dieren die u kunt tegenkomen:
Kaart van Zuidelijke Orkneyeilanden
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We were standing in the midst of thousands of penguins, seeing seals, sea-leppards and sea-elephants. Whales, close to touch and birds who were not afraid of humans. In the storm, we were seasick before we could...
Outstanding 19 days. Fabulous expedition leader David Berg and Assistant Katja Riedel. All the expedition guides gave of their all with hugely informative lectures, great zodiac cruises and careful attention...
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Unsere Reise zum anderen Ende der Welt - tolle Adventure-Crew, viele und gut ausgewählte Informationen, sehr gute und auch individuelle Betreuung, alle sorgten für das Wohl und hohe Erlebnisqualität...
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Words are not adequate. Astounding scenery - surprising colourful Falklands, historic South Georgia with so many penguins, majestic islands, fascinating and colourful icebergs, sea ice and bergy bits - how many...
The trip far exceeded our expectations. The staff and crew were professional and knowledgeable. Andrew Bishop and his team took great care of the passengers and ensured that we had the opportunity to land as...
Lees review >>South Orkney Islands FAQ
What is the Temperature and Weather Like in the South Orkney Islands?
The climate in the South Orkney Islands is typically windy, wet and cold. Summer lasts from December to March, and individuals who participate in an expedition cruise to the South Orkney Islands can expect an average temperature of 3.5 degrees Celsius...
Lees meer >>What Wildlife Can I See in the South Orkney Islands?
Bird enthusiasts will enjoy a visit to the South Orkney Islands because of the prevalence of penguins and seabirds. It is common to spot Gentoo, Adelie and Chinstrap penguins, and you may also see Snow petrels, Pintado petrels, Kelp gulls, Sheathbills,...
Lees meer >>Who Owns the South Orkney Islands?
The South Orkney Islands are part of the Antarctic Treaty System, which means that they are not technically owned by any country. However, Argentina and the U.K. have both made claims upon these islands in the past. This region was first discovered by...
Lees meer >>What Unique Features Do the South Orkney Islands Have?
Coronation Island has the region’s highest point with Mount Nivea, which is located on Sunshine Glacier and stands 1,265 meters (4,050 feet) tall. This combined with the high percentage of glaciation and diverse mixture of seabirds and penguins...
Lees meer >>How long has Oceanwide Expeditions been running expeditions?
Even though Oceanwide Expeditions was founded in 1996, we look back at 32+ years of experience in expedition cruising with a thorough knowledge of the areas visited. The Dutch “Plancius Foundation“(1981-1996) was the predecessor of Oceanwide...
Lees meer >>Who owns the ships that the expeditions of Oceanwide Expeditions are on?
Oceanwide Expeditions owns its own ships. We have 4 vessels on our disposal; m/v Ortelius, m/v Plancius, s/v Rembrandt van Rijn and s/v Noorderlicht is a charter vessel.
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