Category: Epic Adventures

Ask anyone to name an Antarctic bird and nine times out of ten they’ll answer ‘penguin’. It’s hardly a surprise really: few birds have better PR than penguins, and you’d have to have a heart of stone to be immune to their charms. So when I travelled south to the ice it was impossible not […]

Antarctica is one of the most exciting adventure travel destinations on the planet, but many expedition cruises ramp up the wildlife it’s possible to see by including a visit to South Georgia as well. This 100 mile (160 km) long island is a two day sail from anywhere, but is home to the greatest concentration […]

Antarctica is known for its raw and wild landscape, and has long been associated with adventure and exploration. While this might paint a picture in travellers’ minds that Antarctic cruises are pretty basic or simple affairs, nowadays it’s quite the opposite.  Now, cruises to Antarctica offer a comfortable and refined experience, with many vessels providing […]

Antarctica and its Subantarctic islands are home to some of the world’s greatest wildlife watching experiences. The chance to see penguins in their natural habitat is a huge draw, but there’s another sight that is just as iconic when it comes to images of polar wildlife: a seal hauled up on an ice floe. Watching […]

Formed by an active volcano, the desolate landscapes of Deception Island in Antarctica is one of the most intriguing destinations in the Seventh Continent. Its barren environment is filled with ash-covered glaciers, volcanic beaches and slopes, and an enormous natural harbour guarded by narrow cliffs, as well as a rich human history.  One of the […]

Ask anyone to name the animal they’re most excited to see in Antarctica and penguins are almost always going to be top of their list. Whilst their charisma is undeniable it often threatens to overshadow the region’s other great wildlife experiences. Antarctica is in fact one of the world’s greatest destinations for whale watching.  There […]

Antarctica is a beautiful place no matter how you explore it, but every expedition cruise offers a variety of different ways to experience the continent. You can walk near penguin rookeries on a remote landing, cruise past spectacular icebergs in a zodiac or kayak and even spend the night camping out on your own private […]

For many years, the best way to experience Antarctica on an expedition ship was to take a scenic zodiac cruise or to visit a landing site to put your foot on the Seventh Continent. These remain classic experiences – gliding past icebergs or leopard seals sleeping on an ice floe, or being overwhelmed by wildlife […]