In search of the Emperor
by Ivonne Bischofs
Departure in November 2023
by Ivonne Bischofs
Departure in November 2023
Region: Antarctica
Destinations: Weddell Sea
Ship: m/v Ortelius
Highlights: Helicopter Tours, Emperor Penguin, Adelie Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Crabeater Seal, Fin Whale, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, Killer Whale, King Penguin, Leopard Seal, Southern Right Whale, Wandering Albatross, Weddell Seal, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Giant Petrel, Antarctic Shag, Grey-headed Albatross, Light-mantled Albatross, Pintado Petrel, Blue Petrel, Prion, Glaucous Gull, Cormorant, Fulmar, South Polar Skua, Wilson's Storm Petrel, Antarctic Petrel, Storm Petrel, Snowy Sheathbill
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