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Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters

Résumé:

See the Antarctic from the vantage point of a true expedition leader – from the air. Our helicopter capability on the Ortelius provides you the unique chance to view an emperor penguin rookery numbering upwards of 4,000 breeding pairs, located just south ...

Durée
11 Jours
Pays
2
Prochain départ
11-nov-2025
à partir de
± USD 12 833,00
Prix par jour
± USD 1 167,00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Oceanwide Expeditions
Tour
Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
Style de voyage
Tour en bus
Qualité de voyage
Extraordinary Travel
Itinéraire
English

Résumé

See the Antarctic from the vantage point of a true expedition leader – from the air. Our helicopter capability on the Ortelius provides you the unique chance to view an emperor penguin rookery numbering upwards of 4,000 breeding pairs, located just south of Snow Hill Island. Heavy ice may prevent entrance from the Weddell Sea, and ice at the rookery itself might break up and start to melt earlier than expected. With this in mind, the aim is to stop the vessel between the Antarctic Sound and James Clark Ross Island, close to the ice edge, and find emperor penguins on their way to the open water. The helicopters make this search possible – and thrilling – as you embark on scenic flights, as well as landings in places otherwise inaccessible so early in the season.

Map: Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters (Oceanwide)

Itinéraire court

Jour 1
Ushuaia
Jour 2-3
Sailing To Antarctic Peninsula
Jour 4-7
Sailing Along Antarctic Peninsula
Jour 5-6
Sailing Along Antarctic Peninsula
Jour 8
Sailing Along Antarctic Peninsula
Jour 9-10
Sailing To Ushuaia
Jour 11
Ushuaia

Pays (2): Antarctique, Argentine

Villes de voyage (5): Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, Snow Hill Island, Ushuaia, Weddell Sea

Important

  • All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. This voyage is offered in partnership with Saxon Expeditions Ltd. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per IAATO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with IAATO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed of our vessel is 10.5 knots. If ice conditions are favorable and the route to Snow Hill Island is free of multi-year pack ice, you have the chance for ship-to-shore helicopter transfers to Snow Hill Island (roughly 45 minutes walking distance from the emperor penguin rookery). If successful, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But please remember that nature writes the final itinerary out here: Attempts to reach Snow Hill Island during the voyages of 2012 – 19 did not always succeed. However, in 2013, 2017 until 2019, 2022 until 2025 conditions were favorable to land by helicopter on Snow Hill Island and to visit the emperor penguin rookery.
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    Ushuaia

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    Ushuaia

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    Prochain départ: 05-déc-2026
    à partir de: ± USD 10 430,00

    Adhésions et protection financière

    SGR AECO IAATO


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