In Search of Emperor Penguins on the Ortelius

Journey to the bottom of the world, through a realm of creaking glaciers and vast icebergs. This voyage focuses on the Weddell Sea side of the Antarctic Peninsula, where you may find Adelie, gentoo and chinstrap penguins, along with other bird species such as albatross, petrels and gulls. Vast icebergs float in sheltered bays and the area is the scene of countless stories from historic polar expeditions. Conditions permitting, the highlight will be the rare opportunity to observe one of the most spectacular sights in the wild: the elusive emperor penguin colony off the coast of Snow Hill Island.