by Elena Canzi
Departure in November 2023
Region: Antarctica
Destinations: Weddell Sea
Ship: m/v Ortelius
Highlights: Helicopter Tours, Emperor Penguin, Adelie Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Fin Whale, Gentoo Penguin, Killer Whale, Leopard Seal, Exploring Navigation on Ortelius
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Leave your own reviewThis 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
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Cruise date:
22 Jan - 18 Feb, 2026
Price:
24750 USD
Venture beyond the polar circle, visiting some of Antarctica’s most wildlife-filled waters and islands
PLA30-26 This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands o
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
9 Mar - 23 Mar, 2026
Price:
11200 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