Antarctica In Search of the Emperor Penguin Adventure Cruising
A true adventure, this exciting Antarctica cruise in the Weddell Sea sets out to explore the range of the emperor penguins near Snow Hill Island. Watch for Chinstrap, Adelie and gentoo penguins as well as a variety of other birds from the ship, and survey the area via helicopter. Visit historic and volcanic South Shetland Islands. Helicopters provide an advantage in reaching the emperor penguin colony, but nature makes the rules in Antarctica. The itinerary will vary depending on the weather and ice pack.
Highlights:
Important Trip Details:
You can expect 1 or 2 half-day excursions for each day in Antarctica depending on weather conditions. During guided shore excursions, guests break up into smaller special interest groups with several options ranging from an easy shoreline walk to a strenuous hike (1-3 hours.) Excursions may include a Zodiac cruise to observe icebergs and wildlife (1-1.5 hours.)
Minimum Age: 15
Highlights:
- Fly over astonishing Antarctic snowscapes, soaring above glaciers, rocky cliffs, and icebergs by helicopter
- Seize a rare chance to observe the vast emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island
- Join an expert Antarctic expedition team aboard the ship and on scenery and wildlife excursions
Important Trip Details:
You can expect 1 or 2 half-day excursions for each day in Antarctica depending on weather conditions. During guided shore excursions, guests break up into smaller special interest groups with several options ranging from an easy shoreline walk to a strenuous hike (1-3 hours.) Excursions may include a Zodiac cruise to observe icebergs and wildlife (1-1.5 hours.)
Minimum Age: 15
Interests
- Expedition Cruises
- Safari, Animals, and Wildlife
About MT Sobek
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Embark from the "End of the World" | ||
| 2 | Sail Drakes Passage, Path of the Polar Explorers | ||
| 3 | Continue on Drakes Passage | ||
| 4 | Enter the Antarctic Sound and Weddell Sea | ||
| 5 | Chart the Western Slopes of the Antarctic Sound | ||
| 6 | Journey to the Land of the Emperors | ||
| 7 | Travel North through the Antarctic Sound | ||
| 8 | Explore Deception Island | ||
| 9 | Return Journey across the Drake Passage | ||
| 10 | Final Crossing Day | ||
| 11 | Depart Ushuaia |
