Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruise aboard SH Minerva

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Billy Heaney

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Mark Stratton

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    Duration

    12 DAYS
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    Class of ship

    Midsize Expedition Ship
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    Sustainability

    Hybrid Diesel Electric, Science Centre
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    Passenger Berths

    158
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    Ice Class

    PC5 Rating
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Duration
12 DAYS
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Class of ship
Midsize Expedition Ship
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Sustainability
Hybrid Diesel Electric, Science Centre
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Passenger Berths
158
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Ice Class
PC5 Rating
  • Spot majestic albatross as they soar alongside the ship across the ocean.
  • Meet Adélie, Gentoo and Chinstrap penguin colonies up close.
  • Marvel at the sight of whales fluking gracefully in the icy waters.

Cross the Drake Passage on your voyage to the incredible Antarctic Peninsula.

This frozen wonderland is home to unparalleled beauty – breathtaking rugged coastlines, enchanting blue icebergs, and endless wind-carved snow.

Head for shore on a Zodiac to take fantastic photos of busy gentoo penguins, graceful leopard and Weddell seals, and magnificent kelp gulls and skuas. Connect with the natural world in an environment that’s truly like no other.

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