What does the word 'albatross' mean to you? If you golf, you may be familiar with the term as it means you are three under par on a hole. The word albatross is also famously used to describe an unbearable burden in much poetry and folklore. But to us, albatross are...
There is no mightier bird than the Wandering Albatross, a bird surrounded by lore and impressive in their size and wingspan. These birds are one of the largest seabirds on Earth and one of the most remarkable creatures we might see on our voyages to Antarctica and the...
When we arrive in South Georgia, the mighty King Penguin is a sight to behold. When you see your first one, two, or three penguins- that’s exciting. When you see thousands of them in one spot, that is exhilarating. King Penguins might be one of several penguin...
Antarctica has a huge amount of wildlife, with some animals specifically endemic to the region while others migrate yearly from other areas to breed and feed. Known for its extreme environment and cold temperatures, you might think that there is little life in...
An encounter with a Humpback Whale is always a top experience for our guests, with these impressively huge animals curiously approaching our Zodiac boats and often breaching and ‘putting on a show’ for everyone to enjoy. Let’s learn more about these wonderful...
In our travels to Antarctica we often see seals, and one of the species we love encountering is the Weddell Seal. Weddell Seals are the southernmost breeding animal in the world and are behaviourally adapted for Antarctica. Named after British captain James Weddell,...
At the end of our voyages, the chatter continues about different wildlife sightings and experiences. It’s not uncommon to have a friendly discussion on what animal you enjoyed seeing best. Between the four species of penguins we typically see on mainland Antarctica,...
Orca or ‘killer whales’ might be one of the most well-known and distinctive creatures that we encounter on our voyages to Antarctica. Identifiable by their distinguishing black and white markings, Orca are often spotted hunting and sometimes even putting on a show for...
They are elegant, beautiful and remarkable birds that fly extraordinary distances. Arctic Terns are one of the most famous seabirds in the world, known for their long-distance migrations from one pole to another. Antarctica is a bird lover's dream and seeing...
Antarctica’s penguins are one of the top reasons why people desire to travel to Antarctica. On the White Continent, you will certainly see hundreds of penguins and the wildlife of the region is remarkable. Though there are five different species of penguin that we...
On a voyage to Antarctica, most people are excited about seeing the amazing scenery, icebergs, seals, whales and penguins. However, the incredible birds found during our voyages also offer quite a bit of excitement, and the moment we set sail on our journey we get to...
Introducing the Leopard Seal- one of Antarctica’s top predators and most fascinating and forbidding creatures of the seal species. While Leopard Seals are often encountered on our voyages, these surprisingly agile animals are a coveted wildlife sighting. Keep your...