Snow Hill to the Peninsula: Emperor Penguins and the 7th Continent

Résumé

We've launched our 18-day Snow Hill to the Peninsula: Emperor Penguins and the 7th Continent to respond to the soaring demand from travelers who long to visit remote Snow Hill Island- home of the legendary colony of 8,000 Emperor penguins-but who also want the traditional Western Antarctic Peninsula experience of glaciers, icebergs, snow-capped mountains, whales and seals. Our team tapped into their 30-plus years of expedition experience to incorporate the Western Peninsula-as well as time on the rarely-visited east coast of the Peninsula, where few operators ever visit.Snow Hill to the Peninsula: Emperor Penguins and the 7th Continent is the only itinerary in the polar industry at the moment that encompasses these three incredible Antarctic destinations- which, due to logistics, won't be offered every season.During this expedition, you will sail on the technologically-advanced Ultramarine-the same ship that brought our guests to Snow Hill on two separate voyages in 2023. Equipped with two twin-engine helicopters, Ultramarine will enable you to explore in ways no one else can. And, with a maximum of 150 guests, you can expect an intimate on-ship experience.We'll begin this journey by navigating into the ice-laden Weddell Sea, where you'll observe the world's most impressive ice floes and mammoth, flat-topped tabular icebergs. To reach the colony, located on the sea ice off the south coast of Snow Hill Island, you'll be transported by helicopter to our designated landing site and embark on a guided walk across the ice to the fabled Emperor penguin colony. The sensations can be overwhelming: the non-stop Antarctic wind, the sound of the ice beneath your feet, and, ultimately, the chatter of thousands of Emperor penguins. Prioritizing our time with five days in vicinity of Snow Hill, our team will factor in local ice conditions and the unforgiving Antarctic elements in our goal of getting everyone ashore to the Emperor penguin colony. After this crown jewel of the voyage, we'll explore the seldom-visited eastern coast of the peninsula-which has been compared to the planet Mars. Then we'll set course for the Western Peninsula, where we'll Zodiac cruise through glaciated bays and channels rife with jaw-dropping icebergs. Our itinerary also includes Wilhelmina Bay, where we hope to see humpback whales, and Mikkelson Harbour, renowned for its stunning cliffs. Get ready to embrace the expedition spirit on one of the most unforgettable wildlife adventures imaginable.