 |  | | | November in Antarctica: Courting & Mating Season
Nesting and courting penguins, blankets of snow and spectacular icebergs usher in the start of the Antarctic season. From late-October to mid-March winter loosens its grip on Antarctica just enough to allow the sea-ice to break up and provide passage to the White Continent. So, with a short travel window of five months, when is the best time to visit?
Choosing an early season voyage during the October to early December timeframe means you’ll experience a fresh, new season. This is a time when snow still covers the shores and when penguins are courting and building nests (and stealing from your neighbors if you’re a gentoo penguin!)
It is a busy time in Antarctica for the wildlife, allowing for you to capture many great photos. Immense icebergs that have been trapped all winter are finally set free as well.
Spectacular scenery abounds during early season voyages and if you choose an expedition that visits the Falklands you’ll arrive in time to catch colourful spring flowers in bloom. Are you ready to book a November/December voyage? Our Antarctic Explorer and our Explorer & Kings expeditions have limited space available. Call our Polar Travel Advisers at 1-888-892-0334 or send them an email to start your journey to Antarctica.
|  | |  | | South Georgia
A Dream Destination for Wildlife Lovers
If you have ever seen a photo of a beach with thousands, upon thousands, of king penguins, then you have seen a photo from South Georgia. | | | Usually only a two day stop on Polar expeditions, Quark Expeditions has a rare, in-depth exploration of the island this October and November. Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers will have an unprecedented nine days to explore the flora and fauna of South Georgia.
This playground for penguins is uniquely located in the Southern Atlantic and boasts four species of penguins, including a massive king penguin colony that numbers over 120,000! For birders, the island is an Important Bird Area (IBA), with more than 30 species of birds here, including the wandering albatross and giant storm petrel.
Whales and seals are also common in these waters, while the history of the island adds an extra element of adventure. You can visit Sir Ernest Shackleton’s grave and explore the old buildings at the Grytviken settlement.
This voyage is not being offered in 2013, so 2012 may be your last chance for joining us on this wildlife spectacular.
Come and Explore South Georgia with us this year! Our Polar Travel Advisers can always assist you at 1-888-892-0334. |  |  | | Crossing the Antarctic Circle
New Dates Released: Feb 8-21, 2013
Even today, very few expeditions reach as far south as 66° 33' S. The Antarctic Circle marks the point where constant daylight and constant sunlight occur during the summer and winter solstices. | | | Pushing this far south you’re rewarded with our most in-depth journey along the Peninsula. Here, views of raw Antarctica are amplified, where ice formations take on even stranger shapes and seals and penguins may lurk around each new iceberg.
Beyond the circle, Antarctica still remains somewhat of a mystery, giving your expedition a hint of what it was like for the early explorers.
This voyage happens to cross the Antarctic Circle just after Valentine’s Day too, so if a special romantic adventure is on your travel-list, this wildlife expedition is the perfect getaway!
Just released, grab your space on our Crossing the Antarctic Circle expedition for February 2013. | | |  | | Expedition Deals
Air Credits & Savings of up to $6,000
We have a handful of great savings options for you this month. Choose from a trio of Arctic offers or a double dose of Antarctic deals! Click on any of the links below for more details. | | | For Puffin, Walrus & Polar Bear lovers, you can choose from these Arctic deals: For our Penguin-loving travelers – both of these Antarctic offers end June 29th: - Last Chance: 20% off - up to $6,00 in savings - on Ocean Diamond expeditions to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands for the 2012/2013 season. Offer expires June 29.
| | |  |  | | Antarctica - A Year On Ice
Documentary Feature Film
Never before has this been brought to the screen. Documentary film crews usually only get to visit Antarctica during the few short months of summer. This film includes footage meticulously gathered over 10 years, including 9 winters, isolated from the rest of the world, in 24-hour darkness and mind-numbing cold for months at a time. View the trailer & help back this project on Kickstarter
| |  | | Three Arctic Islands
A National Geographic Traveler '50 Trips of a Lifetime' selection.
Space is extremely limited on this award-winning expedition. Experience the Arctic in all its glory by visiting Three Arctic Islands – Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen.
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