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Cape Verde
Experiences
Officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, this Atlantic island nation is part of a region once referred to as the Islands of the Blessed
Cape Verde history
Experiences
Central to Portuguese trade for several hundred years, this island nation is home to numerous monuments detailing the dark days of slave trafficking
Carcass Island
Experiences
Contrary to what its name may suggest, Carcass Island is a lively place for viewing breeding Magellanic and gentoo penguins
Chinstrap Penguin
Wildlife
Though armed with the "stonebreaker" nickname and a quarrelsome reputation, these gentoo relatives are fading from the Antarctic – probably due to climate change
Cidade Velha
Experiences
The first European colonial settlement in the tropics and the oldest in the Cape Verde island nation
Cierva Cove
Experiences
A scenic area west of Graham Land, Cierva Cove is the location of an Argentine research base
Cobb’s Wren
Wildlife
Named after the farmer and bird writer Arthur Cobb, these native Falkland birds have such a small region and population that they are prone to inbreeding
Commerson’s Dolphin
Wildlife
Named after the French naturalist who discovered them, these cetaceans are among the smallest to populate the Antarctic seas
Cooper Bay
Experiences
A small South Georgia bay near the Cooper Island Special Protected Area for seabirds
Crabeater Seal
Wildlife
They may be Earth's most abundant seal, but their teeth are far from typical and are perhaps the most precisely designed eating tool of any living carnivore
Crested Duck
Wildlife
These non-migratory mallards are highly territorial, the males' red and orange eyes brightening when breeding time has arrived
Cuverville Island
Experiences
Home to thousands of gentoo penguins, this island lies just off the Antarctic mainland
Danco Island
Experiences
A small island in Antarctica’s Errera Channel, Danco can be a good place to look for gentoo penguins while also offering fine hikes to stunning viewpoints
Dark-faced Ground Tyrant
Wildlife
Nicknamed “news bird” for its habit of hopping close to other birds as if to relay news, the dark-faced ground tyrant is part of the largest family of birds in the Americas
Deception Island
Experiences
A volcanic island in the South Shetlands, north of the Antarctic Peninsula
Detaille Island
Experiences
Small and almost completely covered in snow, Detaille Island can only be visited on voyages that cross south of the Antarctic Circle
Discovery and Learning Workshops
Outdoor activities
Your Hondius voyage not only grants you access to one of the world’s most advanced expedition vessels, but also fascinating interactive workshops that explore a variety of polar topics
Diving in Antarctic waters
Experiences
Take to the waters with some of the world's most iconic species, in the most iconic place on Earth
Drake Passage
Experiences
This sometimes turbulent waterway has been the gateway to Antarctica for countless historic navigators and modern-day tourists alike
Dundee Island
Experiences
An icy Antarctic island just off the Antarctic Peninsula’s northeastern tip
Duse Bay
Experiences
A bay in Antarctica’s southern Trinity Peninsula, between View Point and the western Tabarin Peninsula
East Base
Experiences
The oldest American research station in Antarctica, East Base was built in 1939 and is highly popular among both our guides and guests
Elephant Island
Experiences
Named both for its elephant-head shape and the seals that once populated its shores, this icy-peaked island lies near the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula
Emperor Penguin
Wildlife
The largest, deepest-diving, and least interested in nests of all the penguins, these aptly named Aptenodytes are among the most coveted wildlife attractions in the Antarctic
Emperor Penguins & the Weddell Sea
Experiences
Iconic, timeless and awe-inspiring - the emperor penguins of the Weddell Sea are a true Antarctic experience
Endemic bird species of Cape Verde
Experiences
The vibrant skies of Cape Verde are home to a staggering variety of bird life, from crashing seas to soaring peaks
Errera Channel
Experiences
A Belgian-named Antarctic channel between the west coast of Graham Land and Rongé Island
Esperanza Base
Experiences
An Argentine research station and one of only two civilian settlements in Antarctica
Exploring Navigation on Ortelius
Outdoor activities
Learn a combination of historical and modern navigation methods, possibly even exploring uncharted areas of Antarctica
Falkland Islands history
Experiences
Discover the fascinating history of the Falkland Islands, and it's role in 19th century exploration
Falkland Islands wildlife
Experiences
Encounter huge bird colonies, rare species and abundant marine life in this windswept corner of the world
Falkland Steamer Duck
Wildlife
One of only two bird species native to the Falklands, the flightless Falkland steamer duck gets its name from the steamer-like way it flaps its legs and wings while swimming
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 St. Helena
Experiences
Exotic but endangered plant life supporting equally exceptional wildlife
