Antarctic Explorer 2010/2011 11 days

This Peregrine journey takes us to one of the world’s most awe-inspiring destinations. After making shore visits on our way through the South Shetland Islands we arrive at the Antarctic Peninsula, on the continent of Antarctica, to be immediately dazzled by perhaps the most dramatic scenery to be found anywhere on earth. Sailing aboard our well-appointed expedition vessel, we witness Antarctic nature in all its glory. These areas boast an extraordinary abundance of wildlife, including five species of seals and massive rookeries of gentoo, Adélie and chinstrap penguins as well as a profusion of seabirds ranging from albatross to skuas. Another wildlife highlight may well be observing a variety of magnificent whales in close proximity as they crest the surface of the waves.

On the 'White Continent', we also see remarkable landscapes of ice. At Paradise Harbour or Hope Bay we find many icebergs dotting the waters, including some that are colossal in size, containing natural caves that are shrouded in eerie translucent light. On land there is a sweeping ice sheet, masking mountains, filling trenches and binding together an entire continent that is about the size of Africa. Travelling in the company of our experienced expedition crew, some of whom have travelled to Antarctica over 100 times, it still seems astonishing as we reflect on the exploits of the early explorers as they attempted to conquer this beautiful and yet formidable land.

Note: Weather, ice and other mitigating factors may result in changes to our itinerary and alteration to certain shore excursions.

Trip Highlights

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  Antarctica Penguins

  

  Antarctica Launch

  

  Antarctica Iceberg

  

  Antarctica Sunset

  

  Antarctica Cruising

  

  Kayaking

  

  Cruising in the zodiac

  

  Kayaking in Antarctica

  

  Antarctica landscape

  

  Adelie Penguins on iceberg

  

  Adelie Penguins

  

  Gentoo Penguins

  

  Zodiac and iceberg

  

  Antarctica Whale

  

  Antarctica iceberg

  

  Epic Antarctica

  

  Antarctica ship

  

  Antarctica Peninsula

  

  Roald Amundsen

  

  Casey Station and the Shackleton Ice Shelf

  

  Ross Ice Shelf

  

  Macquarie Island

  

  Mc Murdo Station

  

  James Weddell

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  Antarctica Wildlife

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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments

• • five

   

  Thank you.  That was brilliant.  You may get more enquiries from my friends and family as a result of my telling them what a good time I had.

   

  – Andrew, Hampshire, UK, March 3rd 2010

• • five

   

  Go for it!!!! ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!!  The trip was perfect, meals were perfect, antarctica was perfect & the staff were brilliant!!! David Wood (the leader & host of this expedition) was BRILLIANT and he absolutely made this journey better than we could ever expect. His kindness, friendliness, approachability & knowledge was OUTSTANDING!!!!!!   

   

  – Angela, Heritage Park, QLD, December 17th 2010