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Antarctica's Ross Sea

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Trip Summary

Few people have had the privilege to stand surrounded by the lords of Antarctica, emperor penguins, the largest of all penguin species and regarded as one of the most difficult birds to see in their natural habitat. During this voyage, Antarctica is bathed in 24 hours of continuous daylight, reflecting off enormous glaciers and towering icebergs beset in mile after mile of frozen fast ice. Combine this splendor with the most majestic of penguins and the sub-Antarctic islands of New Zealand, and you have our expedition through the Ross Sea.

Dates

November 7 – December 7, 2011

Activities

Birding, Hiking, Natural history, Photography, Wildlife viewing

Day by Day Itinerary

Reports From The Field

Antarctica, South Georgia & The Falkland Islands
Fortuna Bay was our morning stop, a magnificent setting of icy mountains on three sides, excellent beaches, a long inland stretch to the glacier and king penguin colony, and abundant wildlife including fur seals, Antarctic terns, South Georgian pintails, and more.