Antarctic Fur Seal
Arctocephalus gazella
🦭 Seal
About Antarctic Fur Seal
Once hunted to near extinction, Antarctic Fur Seals have made a remarkable recovery. They breed primarily on sub-Antarctic islands and are excellent swimmers, feeding on krill, fish, and squid. Males can weigh up to 200 kg, while females are much smaller at around 50 kg.
Expeditions to See Antarctic Fur Seal
Antarctica Elephant Island Weddel Sea Polar Circle
15 days
4 departures
Next: Feb 13, 2027Antarctic CircleAntarctica PeninsulaElephant Island+1 more
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer including South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands, including Helicopters
28 days
Antarctica PeninsulaDevil IslandElephant Island+8 more
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 & South Georgia Air-Cruise
18 days
3 departures
Next: Mar 7, 2027Antarctica PeninsulaSouth Georgia Islands
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
Antarctica & South Georgia Island
19 days
3 departures
Next: Nov 24, 2026Antarctica PeninsulaCape HornFalkland Islands+3 more
Antarctica, the Falklands & South Georgia roundtrip cruise
17 days
3 departures
Next: Nov 4, 2026Antarctica PeninsulaFalkland IslandsPort Stanley+1 more
Classic South Georgia
21 days
1 departures
Next: Oct 13, 2026Antarctica PeninsulaSouth Georgia Islands
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