Description
Join this 10-day expedition that takes you across the infamous Drake Passage and through the South Shetland Islands on the Antarctic Peninsula. Watch as penguins meet their mates, build nests and tend to their eggs, set against a backdrop of glaciers at their most imposing after the winter. Watch seabirds soaring and whales breaching, learn about these unique ecosystems from an expert Expedition Team, and contribute to Citizen Science projects focused on understanding local wildlife and ecology. Venture out on Zodiac cruises and take excursions to active scientific research bases. Then, toast to your adventure over dinner with the captain on board and mingle with like-minded adventurers.
Trip Name
Antarctica Springs to Life (Ocean Victory)
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
10
Capacity
180
Highlights
- Witness the wildlife and epic landscapes of Antarctica in just 10 days – cross the iconic Drake Passage and visit the South Shetland Islands where ruins of historic scientific research bases and expedition huts still stand.
- Watch as the unspoiled White Continent wakes from its long winter nap. See whales, seals and seabirds like petrels and albatross, as they bring glacial landscapes to life.
- See penguins choosing mates, building nests and tending to their eggs – creating memories that will last a lifetime.
- Feel the vastness and emptiness of Antarctica – with fewer ships in the water so early in the season, you’ll feel like you’re one of the last people on earth, on the edge of the world!
- Behold the spectacular colours of an Antarctic sunset from your ship, the Ocean Victory. Have your camera ready for the best shots of landscapes, sunsets and wildlife – there’s a fun photography competition with your fellow travellers at the end of the trip.
