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Peter I Island
Experiences
Also known as Peter I Øy, Peter I Island is volcanic, uninhabited, and one of the most remote islands in the world
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
Pintado Petrel
Wildlife
Decked out in their distinctive dappled coloring, these dapper "little devourers" have a pigeon-like habit of pecking at the water while feeding
Pléneau Island
Experiences
Covered in ice and surrounded by towering icebergs, this rocky island is almost entirely buried beneath snow
Polar Diving
Outdoor activities
Visiting the polar regions is a fantastic adventure, but just below the waves waits an extraordinary other world for you to experience and explore.
Polar plunge
Experiences
If you’re up to the shock, taking the polar plunge can be an invigorating addition to an expedition cruise
Port Lockroy
Experiences
A former British base built in 1944, Port Lockroy is located on Goudier Island near the Antarctic Peninsula
Prion
Wildlife
Named after the Greek word for "saw" due to their serrated bills, these marine petrels like to flock over surfacing whales to grab the fish that rise with them
Puerto Madryn
Experiences
A coastal town and harbor on the Valdez Peninsula in Argentina, Puerto Madryn is the second-largest fishing port in Argentina
Rockhopper Penguin
Wildlife
One moment these golden-haired divers are sleeping on the water, the next they can be swimming so fast they launch themselves ashore onto their bellies
Ross Ice Shelf
Experiences
This immense floating mass of ice is the largest ice shelf in Antarctica, with much hidden below the water
Ross Island
Experiences
Home to three historic expedition huts, Antarctica's largest research station, and Earth's southernmost active volcano, Ross Island is a longstanding favorite of our far-south expeditions
Rugged but beautiful Falkland Islands
Experiences
Windswept and remote, the Falkland Islands are a haven for wildlife, and lovers of stunning landscapes
Salisbury Plain
Experiences
Known for its colossal king penguin colony, Salisbury Plain is a longstanding favorite in our South Georgia expeditions
Saunders Island
Experiences
One of the largest islands in the Falklands, Saunders Island lies in the northwest of the archipelago and has been farmed since 1948
Science Basecamp
Outdoor activities
A multi-activity program for travelers interested in exploring such topics as geology, marine biology, glaciology, and macro- photography
Scott's Hut
Experiences
Still containing its original furniture and supplies, the wintering hut of Robert Falcon Scott’s final expedition is one of Antarctica’s most captivating historical sites
Sei Whale
Wildlife
Among the largest of their parvorder, these "winged whales" usually prefer warmer waters than their polar-traveling baleen relatives
Set foot on the Antarctic Continent
Experiences
Make landfall on the White Continent and etch your name into the annals of Antarctic exploration
Shackleton route
Experiences
Follow in the footsteps of Antarctic legends and retrace a story of epic survival against the odds
Shackleton’s Hut
Experiences
Located in McMurdo Sound, this historic hut was used by Shackleton and his crew during their legendary attempt to reach the South Pole
Shackleton’s grave
Experiences
Pay your respects to a true Antarctic legend on the remote shores of South Georgia
Shag Rocks
Experiences
Remote, desolate, and spray-swept, the Shag Rocks are surprisingly vibrant, home to a striking mix of birdlife
Shearwater
Wildlife
These sea birds claim the longest migration of any animal ever recorded, which partially explains why so little is yet known about them
Shore-Based Walking
Experiences
Explore the last true wilderness of our planet on foot, and absorb the beauty of the polar regions at your own pace
Ski Trekking South Georgia
Outdoor activities
Make an exhilarating ski crossing of South Georgia, following part of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton’s famous 1916 route
Snorkeling
Outdoor activities
Explore an icy polar world and encounter exotic marine life in a rarely-seen underwater environment
Snow Hill Island
Experiences
This popular but seldom-visited island claims one of the largest emperor penguin colonies on the planet
Snow Petrel
Wildlife
One of three species of birds that breed only in Antarctica, these water-runners are the only member of the Pagodroma genus
Snowshoeing
Outdoor activities
Explore your way inland from the Polar shorelines with a wide variety of snowshoeing expeditions built for everyone.
Sooty Tern
Wildlife
A species of many names, these cacophanous "wide-awake" terns are known to catch up on their sleep while flying
