Antarctic peninsula highlights
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Fin Whale
Wildlife
Akin to their blue whale relatives both in size and the low frequency of their song, these "razorbacks" have asymmetrically colored faces thought to help them while hunting
Flora and fauna of Antarctic Peninsula
Experiences
With the mildest climate in the region, the Antarctic Peninsula sustains a wide range of tundra plant life and endemic wildlife
Fulmar
Wildlife
The Norse used to call them "foul ghouls" for their pungent-smelling stomach oil, but this evolutionary trait is both a defensive tactice and mid-flight energy source
Gentoo Penguin
Wildlife
These hygienic divers are the only penguin species whose population is currently increasing along the Antarctic Peninsula
Gerlache Strait
Experiences
One of the best places to spot icebergs and whales near the Antarctic Peninsula, this extensive waterway is a longstanding favorite among both our guides and guests
Giant Petrel
Wildlife
These Greek-dubbed "long swimmers" are the only members of the Procellariidae family with legs strong enough to walk about on land
Graham Land
Experiences
The northernmost portion of the Antarctic Peninsula, Graham Land is the part of Antarctica that lies closest to South America
Grey-headed Albatross
Wildlife
These "gold-mouthed" mollymawks live at sea but spend most of their lives in the air, protecting their title as world's fastest horizontal flier
Guvernøren
Experiences
A partly submerged shipwreck near Enterprise Island, the Guvernøren was a Norwegian factory ship deliberately run aground after catching fire in 1915
Hannah Point
Experiences
A rocky outcropping in southwest Livingston Island that is home to diverse polar wildlife
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Explore the polar coastlines and inlands with a wide variety of invigorating hikes designed for all hikers to enjoy
Horseshoe Island
Experiences
An Antarctic island off western Graham Land, at the entrance to Square Bay
Hourglass Dolphin
Wildlife
We most often see these easily identifiable dolphins along the Drake Passage, though they may also appear in both Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic
Humpback Whale
Wildlife
Also known as "great-winged newfoundlanders" for their wing-like flippers, these cetaceans earned their more contemporary name by the way they bow their backs before a dive
Icebergs
Experiences
Slabs of frozen fresh water, icebergs are the free-floating offspring of glaciers and ice shelves
Kayaking
Outdoor activities
Kayaking is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the beautiful blue-and-white world of the peaceful polar seas
Killer Whale
Wildlife
Technically a kind of dolphin, orcas were once thought to appear as whales in the summer and wolves in the winter
Lagoon Island
Experiences
A great location to look for elephant seals, Adélie penguins, and other Antarctic wildlife
Lemaire Channel
Experiences
A classic route for our expeditions to Antarctica, this iconic waterway serves as the gateway to the southern Antarctic Peninsula
Leopard Seal
Wildlife
These "slender-clawed water workers" spend much of their lives submerged, though it's known they are the only member of their family to consume other seals
Macaroni Penguin
Wildlife
Named for their orange plume feathers, these shallow-nesting hoppers are the largest of the crested penguins
Mikkelsen Harbour
Experiences
A small Antarctic bay where you can enjoy spectacular views of Trinity and D’Hainaut Island
Minke Whale
Wildlife
Though the smallest of the fin whales, these migrating mammals can let out a cry as loud as a plane taking off
Mountaineering
Outdoor activities
Ascend the heights to enjoy spectacular views of the polar surroundings
Neko Harbour
Experiences
A pleasant beach in Antarctica’s larger Andvord Bay, Neko Harbour is a scenic landing site that offers great views of gentoo penguins and a nearby glacier
Neumayer Channel
Experiences
A glacier-fringed waterway just southeast of Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel separates Anvers Island from Wiencke Island
One-off kayak experience
Outdoor activities
Discover the thrill of kayaking for beginners, guided by our experts in breathtaking polar seas
Pack Ice
Experiences
Formed when broken shards of sea ice freeze together, pack ice is also known as “ice pack” or simply “pack,” and is characterized by collective areas of free-floating ice
Pancake Ice
Experiences
The lily pads of the polar regions, pancake ice consists of rounded sheets of newly frozen water
Paradise Bay
Experiences
A breathtakingly beautiful bay offering classic views of colossal ice formations and iconic Antarctic wildlife
Paulet Island
Experiences
Owing to its sizable penguin colony, this circular Antarctic island is a popular site among polar bird lovers
Petermann Island
Experiences
Located just south of the Lemaire Channel, Petermann Island is a stony and partially glaciated landmass known for its Adélie penguins
Petrel Cove
Experiences
An Antarctic coastal indentation between Welchness and Diana Reef, at the west end of Dundee Island
Photo Workshop
Outdoor activities
On select voyages, professional photographers will help you get the most out of your personal camera equipment
