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.

Meet the charismatic penguins that define the Antarctic Peninsula! Expedition Leader Lianne Thompson introduces us to the three brush-tailed penguin species — Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap — and the icy world they call home. Learn how they've adapted to life on the edge of the Southern Ocean, from their breeding cycles to their behaviors on land and at sea. Lianne shares what makes each species unique, what current research reveals about their populations in a rapidly changing environment and where you can encounter these adorable avians on our Antarctica adventures.

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.