Tag: Antarctic Circle

When crossing the Antarctic Circle, you travel further south than at any other time in the season. We witness stunning landscapes, sizeable Adelie penguin rookeries and large flat-topped tabular icebergs that drift north from the Bellingshausen Sea. We always anticipate exciting ice navigation when we push this far south.

We navigate the glaciated coastline of the Antarctic Peninsula on our way to the Gerlache Strait region. There are several important scientific stations here and a number of significant historic sites we hope to explore. We then aim to cross 66 degrees, 33 minutes south latitude, which officially marks the position of the Antarctic Circle on the global map. We explore off the ship in the company of our expert local guides, enjoying shore visits and Zodiac cruises that may last up to three and four hours at a time. This trip is ideal for those who love the excitement and spontaneity of exploration. There is no better way to travel than via our expedition ship, cruising to remote destinations.

By flying to King George Island in Antarctica at the start of the voyage, we save two days on the ocean – crossing. The time we save by flying south, allow for a more substantial exploration below the Antarctic Circle.