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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 Eider
Wildlife
These are one of the largest sea ducks in the Northern Hemisphere, though their weight can vary considerably – especially among females, who rarely feed during incubation
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
Kittiwake
Wildlife
Named for their own bird call, these cliff-nesting "three-toes" are the most abundant gulls on the planet
Kongsfjorden
Experiences
Also known as Kongs Fjord or King’s Bay, Kongsfjorden is an inlet with the Kronebreen and Kongsvegen found at the head of the fjord.
Kulusuk
Experiences
Hosting just 250 permanent residents, Kulusuk is your first step into a brand new adventure.
Kvitøya
Experiences
Also called “White Island,” Kvitøya offers its visitors spectacular views of the massive Kvitøyjøkulen icecap
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
Liefdefjorden
Experiences
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
Little Auk
Wildlife
The most numerous bird in the Svalbard archipelago, these fast-growing "sea doves" have colonies that sometimes number in the millions
Livingston Island
Experiences
An Antarctic island located in the South Shetlands, Livingston Island was the first landmass to be discovered in Antarctica
Long Hikes
Outdoor activities
Venture far into the wild Arctic backcountry, exploring a variety of rugged terrain on an exhilarating hike that will give you the true expedition experience.
Long-tailed Jaeger
Wildlife
These smallest members of the skua family make up in nerve what they lack in size, often feeding themselves on fish they've caused other birds to drop
Longyearbyen
Experiences
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
Maniitsoq
Experiences
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
Monacobreen
Experiences
Formerly known as Glacier de Monaco and Liefde Bay-bræ, Monacobreen is a glacier that reaches down into Liefdefjorden in Spitsbergen.
Mountaineering
Outdoor activities
Ascend the heights to enjoy spectacular views of the polar surroundings
Mt Beerenberg
Experiences
Earth’s northernmost active volcano and the first sight of approaching Jan Mayen
