For many, witnessing the Emperor penguins of Antarctica will remain a life-long dream, a journey only to be encountered through film maker Luc Jacquet's magical portrayal of this incredible species in his film March of the Penguins.
This film gives a magical portrayal of the penguins raw existence, hardships and endurance in its yearly drive to ensure the birth and survival of its young in the extreme Antarctic climate.
But witnessing this incredible animal is easier than many may believe. If you are in search of the Emperor Penguin then look no further, Discover the World offer a range of spectacular voyages listed below. To access full details on each voyage, please click on the individual links.
Emperor Penguin Safari (14 days)
TThe most popular voyage to see Emperors on the sea ice at Snowhill Island. Early booking recommended to avoid disappointment - this voyage fills up very quickly thanks to the success of the Oscar-winning documentary film 'March of the Penguins'.
Click here for further detailsIn Search of the Emperor Penguin Voyage (11 days)
This 11-day voyage ventures across the Weddell Sea, sail to a known rookery situated south of Snow Hill Island, which lies off the eastern coast of the Peninsula. The pack ice may be too dense to allow the ship to approach near to the rookery itself, but positioned between Snow Hill Island and James Ross Island close to the ice-edge it should be possible to observe the Emperor penguins on their way to the open water to feed.
Click here for further detailsWeddell Sea Voyage (12 days)
This voyage is another option where you may also see Emperor penguins if in the Weddell Sea region in general, however sightings may not be as frequent. Our voyages to the Ross Sea Region from Australasia also plan to visit penguin rookeries as well as historic huts.
Click here for further detailsThe Great Explorer's Cruise (26 days)
This 26-day voyage aboard the icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov pays homage to the mythic reputations of Antarctic explorers - Cook, Scott, Shackleton, and, of course, Amundsen. Highlights include a visit to the Bay of Whales, the closest area to the South Pole accessible by ship, plus a visit to the humble remains of century old base camps, as well as a variety of unique wildlife.
Click here for further detailsSemi Circumnavigation of Antarctica (30 days)
This 30-day epic voyage is really a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. Follow in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest explorers, visiting the well known research stations and Scott and Shackleton's Antarctic huts. Cross the Drake Passage, reaching the South Shetland Islands and the awe-inspiring glaciers and frozen channels of the Antarctic Peninsula. Here visit chinstrap, gentoo and Adelie penguin rookeries, before crossing the Antarctic Circle. Minke whales and orcas as well as a variety of seal species may also be seen.
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