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Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin

Weddell Sea - In search of the Emperor Penguin

Join Oceanwide Expeditions on the Weddel Sea In Search of Emperor Penguin expedition. Discover Antarctica's beauty and witness Emperor Penguins in their natural

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Trip Amenities

Helicopter Scenic Tours Wifi Free Satellite WiFi

5 Other Departures

2026-2027 Season

Departure

Nov 15, 2026

11 days

Return

Nov 25, 2026

Vessel

Ortelius

Departure

Nov 15, 2026

11 days

Return

Nov 25, 2026

Vessel

Ortelius

Departure

Nov 25, 2026

11 days

Return

Dec 5, 2026

Vessel

Ortelius

Departure

Dec 5, 2026

11 days

Return

Dec 15, 2026

Vessel

Ortelius

Departure

Dec 5, 2026

11 days

Return

Dec 15, 2026

Vessel

Ortelius

Join Oceanwide Expeditions on the Weddel Sea In Search of Emperor Penguin expedition. Discover Antarctica's beauty and witness Emperor Penguins in their natural habitat. Helicopters provided for a unique experience. Book now.

Day-by-day itinerary

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What's Included

  • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary

  • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.

  • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.

  • Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.

  • Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.

  • Ship-to-shore helicopter transfers (with no specific amount of helicopter time guaranteed)

  • Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.

  • Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).

  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.

  • Comprehensive pre-departure material.

What's Not Included

  • Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights

  • Pre- and post- land arrangements.

  • Passport and visa expenses.

  • Government arrival and departure taxes.

  • Meals ashore.

  • Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).

  • Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.

  • The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).

Cabin Types

Cabin TypeAvailability

Quadruple Porthole

Available

Superior

Available

Triple Porthole

Available

Twin Deluxe

Available

Twin Porthole

Available

Twin Window

Available

quadruple Porthole

Available

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Trip Overview

Duration

11 days

Travel Mode

sail


Departure Date

Nov 25, 2026

Return Date

Dec 5, 2026


Departure Port

Ushuaia

Return Port

Ushuaia

Activities

Zodiac Cruising

Antarctica Landing & Hiking

Polar Plunge

Ortelius

Ortelius

108 passengers

Ice-strengthened vessel with comfortable cabins, bar, lecture room, and ample open-deck spaces. Can accommodate up to 108 passengers.

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