Antarctica - Peninsula Adventure 2020

Highlights

• Chinstrap
• Gentoo & Adelie Penguin
• Wandering & Light-mantled Albatross
• Snow & Antarctic Petrel
• Snowy Sheathbill
• outside chance for Emperor Penguin

What's this trip about?

Sailing in comfort aboard our well-appointed vessel, we begin this 10-night Antarctica birding cruise at the tip of South America, from where we then chart a course through the Drake Passage with selected visits through the South Shetland Islands. Finally arriving at the Great White Continent itself, we can expect to be dazzled by its sheer, pristine, magnificent splendour! The abundance of wildlife here is truly extraordinary and includes five seal species, massive Gentoo, Adélie and Chinstraps Penguin rookeries, plus a profusion of seabirds from huge albatross to tiny storm petrels. Cetaceans are also regular, ranging from the largest whales to the smaller yet striking Hourglass and Commerson’s Dolphins. Our cruise will take us to Petermann Island or Wilhelmina Bay where we encounter colossal icebergs and icy landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see. Hardy adventurers have the unique opportunity to camp out on the ice overnight and experience the thrill of the brave, early explorers who attempted to conquer this inhospitable continent. This journey to Antarctica is truly an incredible opportunity, and we invite you to join us on this once-in-a-lifetime expedition! Please note that a Rockjumper leader may not accompany the expedition unless a minimum of 10 participants are signed up through Rockjumper. In the case that a Rockjumper leader is not on board, the professional expedition staff will take care of all participants signed up through Rockjumper. Please note: these prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.

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