These
Antarctica destinations
are especially popular

Half Moon Island

Named for its lunar-like shape. Visitors see a variety of wildlife, including chinstrap penguins and seals.

Hope Bay

Situated at the peninsula's northern point. There are many adelie penguins. The adjoining waters earned their sobriquet, "Iceberg Alley".

Lemaire and
Neumayer Channels

Your ship sails through two narrow, steep-sided, spectacular icy waterways.

Lemaire & Neumayer

Paradise Harbor

Many a visitor calls it Antarctica's most photogenic spot.

Paradise Harbor

Wiencke Island

Home of Port Lockroy. Part of this former British military base was converted into a museum. Many gentoo penguins inhabit the area.

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