Heading south across the Bransfield Strait, you sail towards the Antarctic Circle. Antarctica is truly a land of wonder.
Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, a host of choices throughout your Expedition Voyage are open and dependent on the ice and weather conditions. Your experienced Captain and specialist Discovery Team, who have made countless journeys to Antarctica, use their expertise to design your voyage from day to day, making the most of 18–20 hours of daylight.
During this voyage, you’ll endeavor to cross the Antarctic Circle at latitude 66°33’ South, where you'll notice subtle changes in the Antarctic ice and landscape. Celebrate with a well-earned glass of Champagne and raise a toast to the intrepid explorers who have gone before.
Open your floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and step out onto the private verandah of your suite. See icebergs of different shapes and sizes sculpted by nature, majestic, glaciated mountains towering out of the ocean thousands of meters tall, and enjoy the search for spotting penguins, seals, and whales. A truly unique way to wake up and start your day of discovery.
At the heart of your Antarctic Voyage is the Scenic Eclipse Discovery Team. With up to 20 members, all leading experts in their fields with diverse qualifications, from science to geology, botany, history, photography, archaeology, anthropology, marine biology, and glaciology. Answer your most curious and technical questions and be with you throughout every moment of your journey.
Remarkable wildlife encounters await during your time exploring Antarctica.
Eight species of penguins can be found in the Antarctic and the sub-Antarctic region, with around twelve million penguins living on the Peninsula. Going on shore to witness a penguin colony is an unforgettable experience. Close your eyes to get the full experience as you approach. The smell of the first sense to be awakened, with the not-so-sweet odor announcing that you are nearby. Hear their mighty calls getting louder as you get closer to shore. Watch on as they go about their day, clumsily waddling along and interacting with each other. Penguins that you may see on the Peninsula include Adélie, Chinstrap, and Gentoo.
Whales are another powerful creature that you may encounter during your voyage, and you'll find their gentle movement calming and impactful. Feel the anticipation of the first sighting of the blow of water shooting into the air, to finding where the second comes from, and seeing their giant body surface for another breath. It could be the back of a minke, the hump on a humpback, or the dorsal fin of an Orca.