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.

How did whales evolve from land-dwelling mammals into the largest animals on Earth—and why are so many of them found in Antarctica? Expedition Leader Lianne Thompson explores the remarkable evolutionary journey of whales, from their ancient origins to their modern role in the Southern Ocean. Along the way, discover the difference between baleen and toothed whales, learn how Antarctic krill and the Antarctic Circumpolar Current support an abundance of marine life, and meet some of the whale species that make Antarctica one of the world's premier wildlife destinations.

How did whales evolve from land-dwelling mammals into the largest animals on Earth—and why are so many of them found in Antarctica? Expedition Leader Lianne Thompson explores the remarkable evolutionary journey of whales, from their ancient origins to their modern role in the Southern Ocean. Along the way, discover the difference between baleen and toothed whales, learn how Antarctic krill and the Antarctic Circumpolar Current support an abundance of marine life, and meet some of the whale species that make Antarctica one of the world's premier wildlife destinations.

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.