Destinations: Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Falkland Islands, South Georgia

Highlights: Emperor Penguin, Antarctic Fur Seal, Adelie Penguin, Chinstrap Penguin, Crested Duck, Southern Elephant Seal, Gentoo Penguin, Humpback Whale, Killer Whale, King Penguin, Leopard Seal, Macaroni Penguin, Magellanic Penguin, Rockhopper Penguin, Sei Whale, Wandering Albatross, Weddell Seal, Black-browed Albatross, Snow Petrel, Giant Petrel, Antarctic Shag, Grey-headed Albatross, Light-mantled Albatross, Pintado Petrel, Prion, Fulmar, South Polar Skua, Wilson's Storm Petrel, Snowy Sheathbill, South Georgia Pintail, Falkland Steamer Duck

The Plancius is a ship for those serious about sailing arctic waters. It lacks all the amenities of most cruise ships (with the exception of some pretty good eating). What it does have is an expedition crew serious about maximizing your interactions with wildlife and landscapes while minimizing your impact on them. They also have a breadth of knowledge which they are eager to share. There were 2 lengthy landings or zodiac tours each day when we were at a destination and 3-4 lectures each day while at sea. The ship's crew was quite accommodating about meeting our adventure needs, whether passing by the world's largest iceberg or spending unscheduled tine creeping up on the sole emperor penguin of the trip.

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