Outstanding Expedition Team
Guests will be accompanied by a team of eminent naturalists, geologists, zoologists, historians and ornithologists, experts whose education, field research and personal accomplishments make them ideal companions for Antarctica. Every day guests will meet for briefings or wrap-ups, and as one of the limited number of guests on board, it is easy to exchange ideas with these friendly and enthusiastic educators.

Zodiac Exploration
We plan on making two landings daily in
these safe and stable inflatable rubber boats. Each will be led by one of our knowledgeable guides, so that guests are assured of a highly personalized sightseeing and learning experience. Landings are subject to weather, ice conditions and wildlife sightings. The determinations will be made by the Captain, together with the ice masters and Expedition Leader. Naturally, we hope to be able to visit all the places we mention. However, if our forays ashore vary, the quality of your experience will not. Every mile along the Antarctic coast offers stunning scenery and wildlife.

The South Atlantic
WILDLIFE OF ANTARCTICA, SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS, THE FALKLANDS AND SOUTH GEORGIA

Penguins
King, Rockhopper, Macaroni, Adelie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, Magellanic

Seals

Weddell, Leopard, Crabeater, Fur, Southern Elephant

Whales
Blue, Fin, Southern Right, Sei, Minke, Humpback, Killer (Orca), Sperm, Southern Bottlenose

Dolphins
The Hourglass Dolphin is the only species found in Antarctic waters

Shorebirds
Blue-Eyed Cormorant, Kelp, Gull, Great Skua, Antarctic Tern, Wattle Sheath-Bill

Birds
Wandering Albatross, Black-Browed Albatross, Grey-Headed Albatross, Light-Mantled Sooty Albatross, Southern Giant Petrel, Cape Petrel, Snow Petrel, White-Chinned Petrel, Wilson’s Storm Petrel, Blue PetrelBlack-Bellied Storm Petrel, Grey-Backed Storm Petrel, Antarctic Prion, Blue-Eyed Shag, Imperial Shag, Kelp Gull and Antarctic Tern