The area is also home to Antarctic research stations of various nationalities. At the southern end of Gerlache Strait is the famous Lemaire Channel, also known as “Kodak Gap” because of the photogenic way the mountainous sides of the narrow channel are reflected in calm waters strewn with icebergs. Places with names like Paradise Bay are the epitome of everything Antarctic: glaciated mountains, towering icebergs, feeding whales, seals on ice floes, and bustling penguin colonies.

Farther south, on the Antarctic Peninsula, the vast Gerlache Strait area contains sheltered bays, accessible wildlife, and stunning scenery. Among them is Deception Island, where the flooded caldera of an active volcano harbours an abandoned whaling station. This wild and beautiful island chain contains numerous landing sites with abundant wildlife and historical significance. The South Shetland Islands are the northernmost islands in Antarctica and will likely be our first sighting of land. The whole area is alive with penguins foraging at sea and forming large nesting colonies at special places on land. Waters rich with krill are home to a variety of whale and seal species. Icebergs of every size and description complete an image of incomparable beauty. Protected bays and narrow channels are surrounded by towering mountain peaks covered in permanent snow and immense glaciers. The Antarctic Peninsula region contains some of the world’s most impressive scenery and some of Antarctica’s best wildlife viewing opportunities. We take advantage of long daylight hours to exploit every opportunity to experience excellent wildlife viewing, amazing scenery, and excursions via zodiac. Our experienced captain and expedition leader decide the itinerary and continually adjust plans as conditions and opportunities warrant. Our route and exploration opportunities in Antarctica are heavily dependent on weather and ice conditions. This is expedition cruising at its most authentic. Installing Smoke-Free Cooking Stoves in Peru.Empowering Female Farmers in remote Himalayan communities.

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