Antarctica

The earliest expedition cruise ships depart in the last days of October, and the final voyages return over the Drake Passage in early April.

October and November are prime times for landscape photographers. With the austral spring not yet sprung, the snow will still be lying deep, crisp, and even around the Antarctic Peninsula. Animal activity may be a little subdued, depending on the weather, and it’s unlikely that you’ll see whales this far south just yet. Penguin activity, on the other hand, will be gathering pace, with both breeding and laying eggs common at this stage of the season.

February and March are perfect for Cetacean fans. Locations including Wilhelmina Bay will be packed with feasting humpbacks – exhibiting behaviors such as bubble-net feeding and breaching. Here and around the Peninsula, their spouts appear so numerous that it could be mistaken for a misty forest.

In February, you can still catch activity around penguin colonies. By March, most of the colonies will be emptying as the penguins leave for the sea.

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