Emperor Penguin Expedition in Style
Maximise your time looking for Antarctica’s most iconic species, the emperor penguin, on this luxurious expedition to the remote Weddell Sea. If conditions allow, two sleek twin engine helicopters will fly you over vast tabular icebergs to Snow Hill Island, where guides will lead you on a hike across thick sea ice to the jaw-dropping rookery of emperors.
Trip Summary
- 5 full days in the vicinity of Snow Hill Island within the Weddell Sea - the most of any expedition cruise to this area
- The most hassle-free expedition to Snow Hill Island with a charter flight package between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia and included pre-cruise hotel
- Unparalleled ratio of expedition guides to guests of 1:4 and a capped capacity of 150 travellers onboard
- Relax in luxury between excursions, with some pampering in the spa or warm up in the sauna while soaking up the icy views
- A purpose-built ship perfectly suited as your expedition “base camp”; the latest navigational technology, high ice class rating and environmentally conscious waste management systems
- Explore Antarctica from unique perspectives with optional kayak paddling or stand-up paddleboarding excursions
- Complimentary 3-in-1 expedition parka & loan of boots
- House drinks included with onboard dinner & bar service
Trip Overview
From
$34,164 - $78,605
Emperor penguins chicks
Walking to the Snow Hill Island Rookery
The ship's helipad
Emperor penguins at Snow Hill
Stand-up paddleboarding success
Emperor penguins en masse
Paddling in Antarctica
Zodiac and icebergs
Your Antarctic vessel
Operator's Itinerary
Start from Buenos Aires to Antarctica and end at Buenos Aires to Antarctica
Landmarks potentially visited on Emperor Penguin Expedition in Style
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