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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
Skjoldungen Island
Experiences
Nestled between picturesque fjords and glaciers, this uninhabited island is one of the highlights of our southeast Greenland voyages
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
Snowshoeing
Outdoor activities
Explore your way inland from the Polar shorelines with a wide variety of snowshoeing expeditions built for everyone.
Sommarøy
Experiences
36 km west of the city of Tromsø, Sommarøy’s sandy white beaches and stunning landscapes make for a fun and beautiful destination.
South Georgia whaling history
Experiences
South Georgia's dark whaling past can be seen in the ruins and relics across the island - a stark difference from today
South Georgia, home to the Penguins and Albatrosses
Experiences
South Georgia is a haven for wildlife, renowned for hosting hundreds of thousands of penguins, albatrosses and other bird species
South Shetlands flora and fauna
Experiences
From important bird nesting sites and thriving marine species, discover the Falklands diverse fauna and flora
Southern Lights
Experiences
The mysterious, seldom-seen cousin of the famous Northern Lights haunts the dark skies above Antarctica
Sparrow Cove
Experiences
A small bay northeast of Port Stanley, Sparrow Cove was once the resting place of the famous SS Great Britain
Spitsbergen Kayaking
Experiences
If you’re longing for the marine side of Arctic life, kayaking gets you closer to the world of icebergs, bays, and beautiful polar seas than anything else
St. Andrews Bay
Experiences
A beloved South Georgia landing site, St. Andrews Bay is home to one of the world’s largest king penguin colonies
Stanley
Experiences
The capital of the Falkland Islands and a common stop during our voyages in this area
Station W
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A scientific research station on Antarctica’s Detaille Island, Station W is a veritable time capsule back into the 1950s
Station Y
Experiences
A favorite among our guides, this Antarctic research station boasts an impressive range of historic artifacts from the heyday of the polar research age
Steeple Jason Island
Experiences
Though this impressive South Atlantic island can be difficult to access, Steeple Jason boasts some of the most impressive bird life in the area
Stonington Island
Experiences
An Antarctic island near western Graham Land that was once connected to Northeast Glacier
Svalbard Museum
Experiences
Learn about the history of Svalbard and Longyearbyen and the species which call the Arctic home in this important museum
Sydkap
Experiences
An area of Scoresby Sund where wildlife, striking terrain, and ancient Thule culture converge
The Bird Cliffs of Alkefjellet
Experiences
Svalbard’s most famous bird-watching site, Alkefjellet is alive with guillemots, gulls, and kittiwakes
The Birds of Jan Mayen
Experiences
A stark volcanic island beloved of seabirds, Jan Mayen is home to glaucous gulls, northern fulmars, kittiwakes, little auks, Atlantic puffins, and much more
The Cape Verde Capital of Praia
Experiences
A visit to vibrant Praia is to enter a melting pot of culture and history, set amidst thriving wildlife
The History of Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
Experiences
Whaling, hunting, mining, exploration – Svalbard’s history is as varied as it is fascinating
The Inuit
Experiences
The indigenous peoples of Greenland and other parts of the Arctic, the Inuit descend from the mysterious Thule culture
The Shackleton walk
Experiences
Relive an epic tale of survival against the odds and retrace Shackleton's weary footsteps
Thule culture
Experiences
Today known as Qaanaaq, this isolated settlement was first inhabited around 2000 BCE
Timmiarmiut Island
Experiences
This island in southeastern Greenland is the site of ancient Thule dwellings we can still see today
Total Solar Eclipse
Experiences
A riveting cosmic event only fully experienced along a narrow terrestrial pathway
Tristan da Cunha Culture
Experiences
With a unique communal approach to farming and society, this remote community is a far-flung bastion of Britishness
Tromsø
Experiences
History, culture, the Northern Lights, and quick and easy access to wildlife and jaw-dropping landscapes… Tromsø is a must-see destination of the Arctic region.
Trygghamna
Experiences
Visit the remains of a long-gone whaling industry and explore this sheltered bay on foot
Upernavik
Experiences
With a fascinating history linked to Norse settlers, Upernavik marks the northernmost extent of Viking exploration
Ushuaia
Experiences
One of Earth’s southernmost cities and the usual starting point for our Antarctic voyages
