The Incredible Journey of Sir Ernest Shackleton
Explore the amazing true story of Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of history’s most celebrated polar explorers, whose incredible Antarctic journeys became legendary tales of survival and perseverance.
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Celebrating Antarctica Day: The Antarctic Treaty
"Antarctica shall be used for peaceful purposes only" December 1st, 1959: The Antarctic Treaty was signed, forever changing the course of history.Did you know that Antarctica is the only continent in the world that has no native human population? The only human...
Wandering Albatross
There is no mightier bird than the Wandering Albatross, a bird surrounded by lore and impressive in their size and wingspan. Also known as the snowy albatross, the white-winged albatross and simply “goonie”, these birds are one of the largest seabirds on Earth.
Meet our Polar Expedition Ship, the MS Seaventure
The 2021/2022 season marks the inaugural voyages with our newest ship, the MS Seaventure, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome this incredible ship to the Polar Latitudes family. This expedition vessel is perfectly sized for what we aim to accomplish each...
Antarctic Sites – Lemaire Channel
Sail through Antarctica’s breathtaking Lemaire Channel – known as Kodak Alley – for epic views, towering icebergs, and frequent whale, penguin, and seal sightings.
Meet the Team – Annette
Meet Annette! Polar Scientist, Marine Mammal Specialist, and Citizen Science Coordinator on board our voyages. The staff that make up the Polar Latitudes expedition and home teams are much more than a team – we are a tight-knit family. Most of us voyage together year...
Wildlife You Can See In Antarctica
Antarctica has an abundant amount of wildlife, with some animals uniquely endemic to the region while others migrate annually from different areas to breed and feed. Known for its extreme environment and freezing temperatures, you might think that there is little life...
Antarctic Sites – Cierva Cove
Cierva Cove is a stunning cove that lays 6 nautical miles southeast of Cape Sterneck in Hughes Bay, along the west coast of Graham Land, Antarctica. It is named after Juan de la Cierva, a Spanish pilot, engineer, and inventor.
Humpback Whale
Have you ever seen a whale whose tail patterns are as unique as human fingerprints? Meet the humpback whale, one of the ocean’s most incredible creatures of the sea.
Landing Spotlight – Cuverville Island
Discover Cuverville Island, home to the largest Gentoo penguin colony on the Antarctic Peninsula, rich in wildlife, rare flora, and stunning icy landscapes.
Frank Wild: A Polar Hero
Learn about Frank Wild, an English sailor and explorer who was Ernest Shackleton’s second-in-command during the Endurance expedition. Discover his leadership on Elephant Island and his final resting place alongside Shackleton.
A Polar Expedition with Antarctic Quest 21
In our upcoming 2021/2022 season we are proud to be partnering with Antarctic Quest 21, an expedition set out by several of our staff members and their inspiring team of polar explorers. During the Quest, the team will be gathering scientific data and contributing to...