Route Description - Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
A true expedition, the Weddell Sea cruise is designed to explore the Emperor Penguin colony near Snow Hill Island, with visits made by helicopter and opportunities to observe a variety of other bird species, including Adélie and Gentoo penguins.
Day 1: End of the world, start of a journey
Day 2 - 3: Path of the polar explorers
Day 4 - 7: Entering Antarctica
Day 8: Drake via Deception Island
Day 9 - 10: Familiar seas, familiar friends
Day 11: There and back again