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Kidney Cove
Experiences
Situated in the northeast of East Falkland, Kidney Cove is one of only three places in the Falkland Islands where king penguins can be seen
Killer Whale
Wildlife
Technically a kind of dolphin, orcas were once thought to appear as whales in the summer and wolves in the winter
King Haakon Bay
Experiences
An historically rich location featuring seals, penguins, and exotic seabirds against a stunning sub-Antarctic background
King Penguin
Wildlife
Second in size only to the emperor penguin, these colorful divers look so different than their own chicks that they were once thought to be a different species
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
Light-mantled Albatross
Wildlife
Though these black-billed birds are so efficient at flying that they spend more energy at nest than in the air, they're often less than masterful at landing
Limited-Edition Collectible Southern Lights Merchandise
Experiences
Snap up some unique merchandise with a bespoke design by Dr. Tyler Nordgren!
Livingston Island
Experiences
An Antarctic island located in the South Shetlands, Livingston Island was the first landmass to be discovered in Antarctica
Long hikes (Antarctica)
Outdoor activities
Your opportunity to experience Antarctica on foot in a way few travelers ever do, guided by elite polar professionals.
Macaroni Penguin
Wildlife
Named for their orange plume feathers, these shallow-nesting hoppers are the largest of the crested penguins
Macquarie Island
Experiences
Between New Zealand and Antarctica lies Macquarie Island, representing the only spot in the Pacific where mantle rocks can be seen at sea level
Madder Cliffs
Experiences
Named for their distinct red coloring, these Joinville Island cliffs are home to a large colony of Adélie penguins and other birds
Magellanic Penguin
Wildlife
These timid feather-shedders are named after the famed Portuguese explorer whose crew spotted them in 1520
Magellanic Snipe
Wildlife
Keep an eye out for these adept coastal foragers on a visit to the Falkland Islands
McMurdo Dry Valleys
Experiences
The Dry Valleys of the Transantarctic Mountains are among the world’s most unique deserts, a stark and fascinating landscape comparable to Mars
McMurdo Sound
Experiences
Connecting the Ross Sea to the McMurdo Ice Shelf, McMurdo Sound is Earth’s most southerly navigable body of water and home to Antarctica’s largest research station
McMurdo Station
Experiences
The largest research facility in Antarctica, McMurdo Station is an American scientific base located on Ross Island
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
Napoleon's house on St. Helena
Experiences
The island exile where one of history’s greatest tacticians spent his final years
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
Neptune's Bellows
Experiences
An iconic Antarctic landmark, Neptune's Bellows mark the entrance to the sunken caldera that forms Deception Island
Neumayer Channel
Experiences
A glacier-fringed waterway just southeast of Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel separates Anvers Island from Wiencke Island
Nightingale Island
Experiences
A remote and uninhabited island in the South Atlantic Ocean, Nightingale Island is situated roughly midway between South America and South Africa
One-off kayak experience
Outdoor activities
Discover the thrill of kayaking for beginners, guided by our experts in breathtaking polar seas
Orcadas Base
Experiences
Located on Laurie Island, within the South Orkney Island archipelago, Orcadas Base is an Argentine research station
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
Peale’s Dolphin
Wildlife
Found in the waters of South America, this small dolphin can sometimes be seen in energetic groups of up to 100
