Antarctica: The Ultimate Snow Hill Expedition
With Wildlife Worldwide
Join Mark and other wildlife experts on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!
Mark has lost track of how many times he's been to the Antarctic. He first visited the Frozen Continent in 1991 and has been at least once, often several times, pretty much every year since. But he's never been to the remote emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island. Needless to say, he's already counting the days until this wonderful trip – a privilege beyond words. It really does feel like the ultimate Antarctic adventure.
The primary aim of this expedition, of course, is to visit the remote emperor penguin colony on a large area of sea ice off the south-western extremity of Snow Hill Island, in the Weddell Sea off the seldom-visited eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula. Helicopter is the only way to access the rookery, and then we’ll walk across the frozen wilderness to mingle with the penguins. Just imagine standing on the Antarctic sea ice, surrounded by thousands of the largest and most alluring penguins in the world? We hope to see and photograph the fluffy grey chicks (they’ll be at their fluffiest when we are there) huddled close to their parents for warmth, as well as the stunningly beautiful adults (roughly the height of six-year-old children) marching or sliding on their bellies across the ice. You may have seen penguins before – but not like this. It will be a truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
But the emperor penguins are just part of this special adventure. The Weddell Sea is teeming with other wildlife too — Adélie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins are all likely, as well as crabeater, Weddell and leopard seals. There’s also a chance of spotting humpback, Antarctic minke and killer whales – not to mention a wonderful array of seabirds that will likely keep us company throughout the trip.
Our team will be made up of naturalists, photographers and expert guides, as well as a hand-picked expedition team. When we’re not outside watching wildlife and photographing the ultramarine ice floes, we’ll have onboard lectures and workshops, and there will be plenty of help and guidance on photography, too.
This quest to Snow Hill Island feels like the culmination of a lifetime spent exploring the natural world. It doesn’t get much better.
Highlights
• If conditions allow, we'll enjoy an unforgettable helicopter flight to the remote emperor penguin colony to see these magnificent birds in their natural habitat.
• The opportunity to encounter Adélie, gentoo, and chinstrap penguins, as well as crabeater and leopard seals.
• A chance to observe humpback, minke, and killer whales, as well as seabirds such as Antarctic petrels, Arctic terns, and black-browed albatrosses.
• Experience a journey to one of the most remote places on Earth, home to breathtaking ice shelves, towering icebergs, and glorious wildlife.
• Travel in comfort and safety aboard MV Ortelius, an ice-strengthened vessel designed for polar exploration, offering the perfect base for navigating Antarctica’s frozen wilderness.
• Gain an in-depth knowledge of the region from our expert team, enhancing your experience through guided excursions, lectures, and workshops.
Date 21 November - 5 December 2027
Group size 92 people plus guides
Cost per person from £16,195 (including flights); from £13,995 (excluding flights)
Availability Places still available
Organised by Wildlife Worldwide – please contact Wildlife Worldwide if you wish to book
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