Pictures can never truly capture the essence of an experience, and this is especially true for the breathtaking adventures in Antarctica.
As we approach the end of another year, we invite you to join us in celebrating the stunning beauty of Antarctica through this curated collection of photographs from our 2018 expeditions.
We hope these images inspire you until the day you can experience one of these trips yourself.
1. The seabirds of the Drake Passage
2. Wilhelmina Bay whale spouts
3. Antarctic kayaking at Waterboat Point
4. A posing chinstrap penguin at Whalers Bay
5. Taking a scenic stop at Skontorp Cove
6. Jougla Point glacier-side hikes
7. A humpback whale at Orne Harbor
8. Cruising the Antarctic ice pack of Crystal Sound
9. The life of a lounging leopard seal
10. Curious gentoo penguins at Cuverville Island
11. Leaping Lemaire Channel crabeater seals
12. A cackling crabeater seal
13. Snowshoeing at Antarctica's Brown Station
14. An argument between elephant seals
15. Overworked gentoo chicks
16. Spelling out Antarctica - any way possible
17. Ortelius in the fog of Maxwell Bay
18. Marveling at a minke whale
19. A gliding black-browed albatross
20. Special vows in a special place
21. Camping under the skies of Antarctica
22. A wandering albatross over Antarctic waves
23. Antarctica-style shoreline strolls
24. Deception Island deep dive
25. The emperor penguins of Snow Hill Island
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The Ways and Wildlife of the Weddell Sea
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The Emperor Penguin of the Drake Passage
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Top Antarctica Cruise Experiences for 2025
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Cruising Solo: The Benefits of Single-Passenger Polar Travel
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The secrets of Antarctic seals revealed
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All things ice in the Antarctic
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Get to Know Your Ice
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Scenes from St. Andrews Bay: 12 Pics of Penguins, Seals, and More
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Living the Antarctic Dream
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Greenland: East vs. West
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Antarctic Explorer’s Voyage
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Svalbard’s Texas Bar
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Why a Polar Diving Cruise Should be Your Next Great Decision
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Antarctica’s Hourglass Dolphin
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Antarctic Icon: 44 Facts About the Emperor Penguin
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Polar Cruises: The Ultimate Icebreaker
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Port Lockroy: History, Post Office, and Resident Penguins
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