Antarctica by Private Expedition Ship

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.

Deep within the ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica lie detailed records of Earth’s past climate. Expedition Leader Marlo Shaw explains how scientists drill and analyze ice cores to uncover ancient atmospheres, temperature shifts and volcanic events. Learn how these frozen archives reveal regular cycles of warming and cooling—and why today’s rising global temperatures stand out in the record. Marlo also connects these findings to real-world impacts in polar ecosystems, from polar bears and shrinking sea ice to humpback whales and our rapidly warming oceans.

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.

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.