What is South Georgia and Why Should I Consider It?
South Georgia is not a bonus. For most travelers who go, it's the reason they went.
History
5 posts — Antarctic history, the Heroic Age, and historic sites.
What Makes the Weddell Sea Special?
The Weddell Sea isn't a substitute for the Peninsula. It is a completely different Antarctica that’s more remote, more ice-dominated, and considerably harder to reach.
What Makes Deception Island Unique?
Deception Island is an active volcanic caldera in the South Shetland Islands, accessible through a narrow passage in its rim. Inside, you'll find black sand beaches, a ruined whaling station, geothermal heat in the shallows, and one of the more surreal landscapes in the Southern Ocean.
What Are The Onboard Lectures Like?
Lectures and presentations are included on every voyage, happen primarily during Drake crossings and evenings, and cover wildlife, geology, history, photography, climate science, and more. They're free, they're frequently excellent, and attendance is voluntary.
Antarctic History and the Heroic Age
Antarctic history is not the kind you read about in glass cases. It happened on the same shores where you'll stand, on the same water your zodiac crosses, in the same cold that will make your face ache on a windy morning ashore. That proximity changes how it lands.