There are only a handful of places in this world that offer the most spectacular wildlife experiences imaginable. A safari in Africa is one. A cruise around the Galapagos Islands is another. But nowhere else boasts true remoteness and splendour quite like a wildlife expedition to Antarctica.
The landscapes of the white continent are the initial source of unrivalled awe encountered in Antarctica, yet it is the wildlife that will forever stay in your memory.
When we travelled to Antarctica we knew we were going to experience something magnificent. As one of the last truly wild regions on the planet, it was a destination that enticed more excitement than we had ever felt before.
After the two days spent crossing the Drake Passage we finally made it to the Antarctic Peninsula. From the moment the sun rose over the snow-capped peaks we caught our first glimpse of some of the remarkable species that call Antarctica home – gentoo penguins, minke whales, crabeater seals and countless birds. And that was just the beginning.
For the next 6 days we got up close and personal with the wildlife, and our appreciation for beauty of the animal world has never been the same since.
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The world class naturalists, whale specialists and ornithologist onboard spent endless hours sharing every piece of information they could about the creatures we were encountering. Their knowledge greatly enhanced our experience with the wildlife in Antarctica, and we can’t thank them enough for this.
It was a trip we will never forget. These are some of our favourite wildlife encounters that we experienced in Antarctica.
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8 thoughts on “Incredible Encounters With The Wildlife In Antarctica”
What a unique experience! I think its so important to see Antarctica now, especially considering the environmental concerns. When I was in Alaska I was gobsmacked by the beauty of the glaciers and their stunning colours.
Thank you so much Mark. We agree. It is such a special place. Alaska would have been amazing. That is on our list one day. 🙂
Awww those animals are totally heart-melting! But then I think about what else is melting in Antarctica and I want to cry. Did you feel that way over there?
They are very cute and very cheeky. We hear you about the melting issue. When you are there you get overwhelmed by the beauty and the animals and then you do stop and take in that issue. We were always environmentally friendly but when we returned we were even more aware of it. We are more vocal about issues now and try to talk about it with others. It is heartbreaking.
Wow, that was quite a trip! Your photos just get better and better.
Thank you so much
This looks like one of the most amazing experiences ever! Your pictures sell this to me so much and now I want to hop on a boat and go! Thanks so much for sharing this! It’s super inspiring!
Thank you so much. It definitely was a magical trip. The animals were amazing. We learnt all about them on the ship first and then seeing them in the wild was amazing. We understood their behaviours and we had the experts there to point out a lot of other things. 🙂