Antarctic Cruise

Antarctica, fifth largest of the Earth’s seven continents. The southernmost, coldest, windiest, highest, most remote, and most recently discovered continent, it surrounds the South Pole, the point at the southern end of the Earth’s axis. Almost completely covered by ice, Antarctica has no permanent human population.

The continent is ringed by the Southern, or Antarctic, Ocean, a body of water made up of the southern portions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans but sometimes considered a separate ocean due to its lower temperature and salt concentration. The entire area south of the Antarctic Convergence, the zone where the Southern Ocean meets the other oceans, is referred to as the Antarctic region. Antarctica means “opposite to the Arctic,” the Earth’s northernmost region.

Antarctic Expedition

The icy extremities of Antarctica and the Arctic reveal Mother Nature at her most raw, powerful and beautiful. Nowhere else on the planet can you encounter such abundant and curious wildlife, or explore a pristine wilderness that is both exquisitely beautiful and unrelentingly harsh. Antarctic penguins, seals, whales and birds offer extraordinary wildlife viewing opportunities. In the Arctic, polar bears, whales, walruses and bird life will delight you.

Antarctic Travel

At Paradise Bay, dotted with spectacular icebergs that seem to reflect every colour of the rainbow, we observe gentoo and chinstrap penguins. Sailing through the narrow Errera Channel, glacial walls rise high on both sides, leading to an awesome archipelago of icy islands, harbouring penguin rookeries, elephant seals and myriad seabirds.

Antarctic Cruise

The South Shetland Islands and the waterways of the Antarctic Peninsula form one of the most spectacular wilderness areas on earth. Responding to the weather conditions and passenger interests, no two voyages are the same.

Antarctica Trips

Peregrine began as a trekking company and we've designed programs to include hiking on all our voyages. During most stops you can join one of our hiking groups on exploratory walks of one to two hours or perhaps as long as three to four hours.

Antarctica Animals

Bird and wildlife watching is the backbone of all our expedition programs. Every day groups will leave our ship in the company of world-renowned naturalists and ornithologists in search of rare and interesting wildlife.

Antarctica Explorers

The Polar regions present some of the most spectacular scenery and captivating wildlife on the planet. Even the most casual ‘snappers' get carried away! We have photographic experts on board to answer your questions - just remember to bring twice as much film as you think you'll need! If you are really keen, you might be interested in our special floating ‘photography symposiums' in either the Arctic or Antarctica.