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Expedition
Quest for the Emperor Penguins of Snow Hill Island
4.6/5
From 10 Reviews
The iconic emperor penguin is the goal of this expedition for wildlife enthusiasts, as your ice-strengthened ship sails into Antarctica’s challenging and little-visited Weddell Sea. Delve deep into historically significant and ice-laden waters, heading for the remote emperor rookery on Snow Hill Island, accessible only by onboard helicopter.
Trip Summary
- 4 full days in Antarctica = 8 planned “off ship” excursions
- Unique itinerary focussing on reaching remote emperor penguins
- Sail past vast tabular icebergs and visit cacophonous penguin rookeries
- Antarctic operational experience since 1996
- Expedition staff to guest ratio of 1:10
- 2 onboard helicopters allow for remote exploration
- Robust ex-research expedition ship with just 108 passengers
Operator's Itinerary
NOTE: This itinerary is for guidance only as each voyage will vary depending on ice and weather conditions, and opportunities to see wildlife. Flexibility is key and all part of the adventure of an expeditionary cruise.
Emperor penguin on the ice
The ship at Devil's Island
Sunset over the Weddell Sea
Tabular iceberg
Weddell seal in Antarctica
Exploring by zodiac
Adélie penguins ready to plunge
Helicopter taking flight from the vessel
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What our customers think of Quest for the Emperor Penguins of Snow Hill Island
Quest for the Emperor Penguins of Snow Hill Island trips scored 4.6/5 from 10 reviews
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