Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sail through icebergs or set foot on one of the most undiscovered areas of the world? Let us take you on a “virtual tour” through photos of a day in Antarctica, and all of the incredible sights that can emerge along the way. Every day in Antarctica is unique—each morning reveals exciting new adventures in the most captivating and remote wilderness on the planet! Known for its unique wildlife, incredible glaciers and undiscovered terrain, this destination offers experiences not found anywhere else.
The Journey Begins!
Most Antarctic adventures start here, cruising through the Drake Passage, the hub for beautiful views, brisk sea air and a plethora of wildlife. The passage between South America and Antarctica is home to hourglass dolphins, a wide variety of seabirds, humpback whales, orcas, the ever-popular penguins and more.
Take in the Sights!
As you sail through the icy waters, you look out to the sea and notice a break on the waves. A gasp can be heard by those around you as they gaze upon a gracious humpback whale, breaching the surface to feed.
It seems unreal how something so large can be so majestic.
Take in the image of glaciers glistening in the sun, and hear the sound of them calving into the sea.
The thunderous boom fills the air as a piece plunges into the deep, blue water.
Breezing past icebergs the size of sky scrapers, albatross and giant petrels fly above, signaling that you are approaching land.
Albatross flock to Antarctica from subtropical waters during the Antarctic summers. They can fly over 5,000 miles in just 10–20 days.
Visiting Paradise
Paradise Bay is a pristine destination offering an unparalleled view of nature’s beauty in its rawest form. This breathtaking embayment has been explored and treasured for over 100 years, and it is now home to research programs that yearn to study Antarctica’s amazing geographics and the unique animals that have inhabited this area for centuries.
What’s in the water?
The hourglass dolphin is another creature that calls that Antarctic home–it is found nowhere else on Earth.
Elephant Island is an ice-covered mountainous land mass off the coast in the outer reaches of the South Shetland Islands, in the Southern Ocean. Its name was given by early explorers sighting elephant seals on its shores.
Oh, look, there’s one now!
One More Thing Before You Go!
The adventure is coming to an end, but as you gaze over the vast landscape, you spot dark specs on the horizon. What could they be?
The Journey turns north to head back, but not before you spot a creature that immediately comes to mind when you think of Antarctica!
There are 8 different species making a population of over 20 million penguins that live in Antarctica and on its surrounding islands.
As the ship slowly sails by, you head inside with a camera full of images of the incredible scenes you saw, stories to tell loved ones and memories that’ll last a lifetime.
