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Antarctica: The White Continent

EXPLORE ANTARCTICA WITH US: BENEFIT FROM 50+ YEARS OF INSIDE KNOW-HOW

ANTARCTICA MAY BE AT THE END OF THE EARTH, BUT WE’VE

been bringing guests here for decades—safely sharing all the wonders of this vast land and sea. Join us to experience the

thrill of crunching through the sea ice aboard our fleet of four state-of-the-art expedition ships. Venture into channels and coves framed by towering peaks. Watch whales play off the bow; glide around enormous icebergs in Zodiacs; photograph penguin colonies with a National Geographic photographer; hike, kayak, and even possibly cross-country ski in complete tranquility. And, get a front seat on the dashing history of the Heroic Age of Exploration. Armed with a flexible itinerary

that allows us to go where conditions are best and wildlife is most active, we’ll experience all the splendour of Antarctica. Choose to make the most of the time you’ll invest in traveling and choose our brand new 2020 Antarctica and Patagonia itinerary—to discover two iconic ‘end of the earth’ geographies on one sweeping 20-day itinerary.

EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Explore the world’s last great wilderness with a team of top naturalists well versed in Antarctica • Sail past magnificent mountains and huge glaciers • Cruise aboard sturdy Zodiacs among bergs and in search of wildlife • Kayak in protected waters, as penguins swim nearby • On shore, observe thousands of penguins: gentoo, Adélie, and chinstrap • Discover the unexpectedly dazzling undersea • Early November departures on all ships offer the possibility to cross-country ski and snowshoe— on the frozen sea ice • Or add Patagonia to your adventure: iconic Torre del Paines, the grandeur of the Chilean fjords, and the breathtaking natural wonders of Chile’s new Route of the Parks.

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