Southern Elephant Seal
Mirounga leonina
🦭 Seal
About Southern Elephant Seal
The largest seal species in the world, male Southern Elephant Seals can weigh up to 4,000 kg and grow up to 6 meters long. They are named for their large proboscis, which males use to produce loud roaring sounds during breeding season. They can dive to depths of over 2,000 meters.
Expeditions to See Southern Elephant Seal
15-Wild South Atlantic & Falkland Islands
15 days
1 departures
Next: Mar 22, 2027Antarctica PeninsulaFalkland IslandsPort Stanley
21-Day Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland
21 days
3 departures
Next: Nov 18, 2026Antarctica PeninsulaFalkland IslandsPort Stanley+1 more
Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica
18 days
2 departures
Next: Jan 16, 2027Antarctica PeninsulaFalkland IslandsPort Stanley+1 more
Antarctica & Falkland Expedition
16 days
4 departures
Next: Nov 28, 2026Antarctica PeninsulaFalkland IslandsPort Stanley
Antarctica & the Falkland Islands
16 days
2 departures
Next: Nov 15, 2028Falkland Islands
Antarctica & Falklands Expedition | Northbound
19 days
1 departures
Next: Mar 19, 2027Antarctica PeninsulaFalkland IslandsPort Stanley
Antarctica and Falklands Expedition | Southbound
18 days
Antarctica PeninsulaFalkland IslandsPort Stanley
Antarctica & Falklands - From Punta Arenas to Buenos Aires
24 days
2 departures
Next: Mar 12, 2027Antarctica PeninsulaFalkland IslandsPort Stanley
Antarctica, South Georgia, and the Falklands
22 days
4 departures
Next: Oct 29, 2026Antarctica PeninsulaFalkland IslandsPort Stanley+1 more
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands
20 days
16 departures
Next: Nov 10, 2026Antarctica PeninsulaFalkland IslandsPort Stanley+1 more
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Quick Facts
- Species Type
- Seal
Where to See Them
Falkland Islands
High chance Jan-Mar, Sep-Dec
Macquarie Island
High chance Jan-Mar, Sep-Dec
South Georgia Islands
High chance Jan-Mar, Sep-Dec
Elephant Island
Good chance Jan-Feb, Oct-Dec
South Orkney Islands
Good chance Sep-Dec
South Shetland Islands
Good chance Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec
Antarctica Peninsula
Possible Jan, Dec
Auckland Islands
Possible Jun-Aug
Campbell Island
Possible Jan-Feb, Oct-Nov
Half Moon Island
Possible Jan, Dec