Snow Hill Island

Join this 14-day cruise expedition aboard Ultramarine and sailed past masses of dense ice and thick, tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea to experience the legendary rookery, which now numbers 8,000 breeding pairs of emperor penguins.

Set sail on this 18-day Snow Hill to the Peninsula aboard Ultramarine Buenos Aires roundtrip. Begin in the vibrant Buenos Aires, explore Ushuaia, cross the Drake Passage, and marvel at Emperor penguins and glacial wonders. Enjoy expert-led excursions, Zodiac cruises, and breathtaking wildlife encounters.

The 11-day Weddell Sea Emperor Penguin cruise aboard Ortelius permits an amazing rendezvous with the magnificent Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. Explore the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adelies and gentoos. Visit Deception Island and Half Moon Island where even more penguins can be viewed.

Embark on a 28-day Antarctic expedition roundtrip Ushuaia aboard MV Ortelius. Explore the Weddell Sea with its clear waters and massive tabular icebergs formed by the continent's floating ice sheets. Walk in the footsteps of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton, visit South Georgia with its abundance of wildlife, and ultimately reach Elephant Island.