Sailing Antarctica: A Polar Wildlife Expedition

Watch this Antarctica video and get a glimpse of the one-of-a-kind experience of sailing Antarctica. Whales, seals and penguins greet you throughout the journey as you sail through sea ice and past enormous glaciers.

Remote Antarctica offers rare opportunities to photograph charismatic seabirds against a backdrop of ice, ocean and sky. Join Photo Expedition Leader Giulia Ciampini for a focused look at photographing Antarctic birds, from penguins plunging into frigid waters to terns and albatrosses soaring through the silvery skies. Giulia shares practical guidance on composition, camera settings and field techniques, along with tips for working in extreme light and weather to create compelling images.

At the edge of the Earth, the White Continent beckons with glaciers, icebergs and endless horizons. Expedition Leader Colby Brokvist offers an inside look at our 17-day Sailing Antarctica adventure, where silence and solitude set the stage for extraordinary exploration. Venture out on Zodiac cruises, kayaking excursions and hikes—with an opportunity to camp ashore. Along the way, encounter whales, penguins, seals and seabirds, while learning what to pack and what makes this voyage different from other Antarctic expeditions. 

What does it take to live and conduct research at the end of the Earth? Expedition Leader and marine biologist Maru Marcias shares her experiences in Antarctica, where she studied intertidal macroalgae for her thesis research. Learn about daily life at an Antarctic research base—from logistics and weather to food and social dynamics—as well as the unique adaptations of algae and marine invertebrates that thrive between tides. Plus, find out what these ecosystems can teach us about combating climate change.