Introducing the Leopard Seal- one of Antarctica’s top predators and most fascinating and forbidding creatures of the seal species. While Leopard Seals are often encountered on our voyages, these surprisingly agile animals are a coveted wildlife sighting. Keep your...
Spotting seals in their natural habitat is just one of the amazing wildlife highlights on our voyages to the Southern Hemisphere. Seals are members of a group of animals called pinnipeds, a collection that also includes walruses and sea lions (neither of which you...
In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, we thought we’d give you a brief introduction to some of the migratory birds you might encounter on our trips. Birding on our voyages is one of the most popular activities, and often passengers will collect on the outer decks to...
Penguins – they are charming, they are resilient, and boy are they cute! One of the biggest reasons people travel to Antarctica on a cruise is to see wildlife, and penguins are right up there at the top of the list. Penguins are amazing animals, and their...
Whale watching is hands down one of the top activities on all our voyages. How could it not be? The Antarctic Peninsula is a prime zone for whale watching, and with its endless vistas and exquisite bays, it’s whale heaven! A variety of species of whales are seen...