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Weddell Sea

The Weddell Sea is off the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula. It is heavily iced and offers beautiful landscapes with sea ice as far as the eye can see, large tabular icebergs, and large penguin colonies. It is home to Snow Hill Island, where there is an emperor penguin colony. This is the more off the beaten track side of the Peninsula.

Explore the Ice-Filled Weddell Sea

For those seeking a truly remote and ice-covered Antarctic experience, the Weddell Sea offers:

  • Endless sea ice and massive tabular icebergs, some of the largest on Earth
  • One of the most off-the-beaten-path regions in Antarctica, rarely visited by most cruises
  • A chance to visit Snow Hill Island, home to an elusive emperor penguin colony
  • Breathtaking polar landscapes, where ice stretches as far as the eye can see