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Weddell Sea

Antarctica – Elephant Island – Weddell Sea – Polar Circle – Aurora Australis / Southern Lights

Mar 09, 2026 - Mar 23, 2026

This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Such key landing sites as the legendary Elephant Island and Crystal Sound make this voyage truly exceptional....

Antarctica – Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp – free polar activities (kayaking, hiking, photo workshop, snorkeling)

Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026

The Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp voyage offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the wildlife-rich Weddell Sea. During this expedition in one of the most remote regions of the world, we will do all kinds of activities such as kayaking and a photography workshop. Given the locat...

Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters

Nov 15, 2026 - Nov 25, 2026

See the Antarctic from the vantage point of a true expedition leader – from the air. Our helicopter capability on the Ortelius provides you the unique chance to view an emperor penguin rookery numbering upwards of 4,000 breeding pairs, located just south of Snow Hill Island. Heavy...

Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters

Nov 25, 2026 - Dec 05, 2026

See the Antarctic from the vantage point of a true expedition leader – from the air. Our helicopter capability on the Ortelius provides you the unique chance to view an emperor penguin rookery numbering upwards of 4,000 breeding pairs, located just south of Snow Hill Island. Heavy...

Weddell Sea – Basecamp

Dec 05, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026

The Weddell Sea Basecamp voyage offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the wildlife-rich Weddell Sea. During this expedition in one of the most remote regions of the world, we will do all kinds of activities such as kayaking, snowshoeing, hiking, a photography workshop and if ...

Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters

Dec 05, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026

See the Antarctic from the vantage point of a true expedition leader – from the air. Our helicopter capability on the Ortelius provides you the unique chance to view an emperor penguin rookery numbering upwards of 4,000 breeding pairs, located just south of Snow Hill Island. Heavy...

Remote Weddell Sea Explorer – incl. helicopters

Feb 07, 2027 - Mar 06, 2027

This adventurous expedition explores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica’s amazing Weddell Sea. After visiting some of the same sites legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton’s charted in South Georgia, we’ll enjoy the Weddell’s exotic wildlife and co...

Antarctica – Weddell Sea Explorer

Mar 02, 2027 - Mar 12, 2027

The great Weddell Sea not only features massive tabular icebergs, wildly dramatic landscapes, and fascinating historical sites, but it is also one of the best places in Antarctica for viewing iconic wildlife like whales, seals and many other rarely seen seabirds....

Antarctica – Elephant Island – Weddell Sea – Polar Circle

Mar 12, 2027 - Mar 26, 2027

This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Such key landing sites as the legendary Elephant Island and Crystal Sound make this voyage truly exceptional....

Antarctica – Emperors & Snow Hill Island – Helicopters

Nov 09, 2027 - Nov 19, 2027

See the Antarctic from the vantage point of a true expedition leader – from the air. Our helicopter capability on the Ortelius provides you the unique chance to view an emperor penguin rookery numbering upwards of 4,000 breeding pairs, located just south of Snow Hill Island. Heavy...

Antarctica – Emperors & Snow Hill Island – Helicopters

Nov 29, 2027 - Dec 09, 2027

See the Antarctic from the vantage point of a true expedition leader – from the air. Our helicopter capability on the Ortelius provides you the unique chance to view an emperor penguin rookery numbering upwards of 4,000 breeding pairs, located just south of Snow Hill Island. Heavy...

Antarctica – Weddell Sea Explorer

Feb 12, 2028 - Feb 23, 2028

The great Weddell Sea not only features massive tabular icebergs, wildly dramatic landscapes, and fascinating historical sites, but it is also one of the best places in Antarctica for viewing iconic wildlife like whales, seals and many other rarely seen seabirds....