The Weddell Sea & Larsen Ice Shelf

<p>Antarctica, a land of infinite mysteries, will plunge you into the heart of an extraordinary adventure. Discover the immense diversity of its ice formations and set course for the vast Larsen ice shelves. Crossing the Drake Passage carries you through the tumultuous waters of the Southern Ocean, until the first lands of the Antarctic Peninsula emerge. Observe Adélie, gentoo, and chinstrap penguins, Weddell seals, and perhaps even orcas, and let yourself be overwhelmed by the raw beauty of the world. The sea ice stretches to the horizon, and tabular icebergs drift around you. If you are lucky, you may even catch sight of the rare and majestic emperor penguins.<p></p>We are privileged guests in these extreme lands where we are at the mercy of weather and ice conditions. Our navigation will be determined by the type of ice we come across; as the fast ice must be preserved, we will take this factor into account from day to day in our itineraries. The sailing schedule and any landings, activities and wildlife encounters are subject to weather and ice conditions. These experiences are unique and vary with each departure. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while respecting safety instructions and regulations imposed by the IAATO.</p>