Emperor Penguins of the Weddell Sea - Le Commandant Charcot

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The theatre of the greatest expeditions, a refuge for the rarest wildlife and an endless ice desert, the Weddell Sea promises to stir your emotions during this unique voyage of exploration aboard Le Commandant Charcot. This place is home to emperor penguins, majestic birds endemic to the Antarctic, rarely observed and only in the most southern latitudes. The ultimate quest and the promise of new and unforgettable encounters.
From the wind and waves of the Drake Passage, you will enter the southern seas, to the extreme and captivating Weddell Sea. Ice flows as far as the eye can see and gigantic tabular icebergs form the backdrop of the colonies of Adelie penguins that populate this wild expanse. Visiting these curious and quirky birds is a privilege in itself, yet the ultimate challenge of this exploration is the search for the majestic Emperor penguins. In this season, as the winter gradually makes way for the southern spring, you will hopefully, have the opportunity to encounter one of the largest penguins in the world. It is rare to discover their elegance and to encounter them in person, guarantees an equally fascinating and touching show.
While exploring the Weddell Sea, we will follow in the footsteps of the great polar explorers like Sir Ernest Shackleton. Your passionate naturalist guides will share the history of the surrounding, gigantic, tabular icebergs, including their birth in the heart of the immense Larsen Ice Shelf. The ice here boasts all possible shades and the white takes different forms in the surrounding reliefs. Let yourself be guided and set off on an adventure into the heart of this extraordinary wilderness. Your Captain and expert crew, will seize any opportunities to ensure that they offer you an experience of a lifetime.
An exploration into the Weddell Sea - in search of majestic emperor penguins
See tabletop icebergs and immense glaciers - in this immaculate and dreamlike landscape
Travel in the company of Nicolas Vincent - Endurance 22's Expedition Sub Sea Manager
Rare Wildlife opportunities - with the possibility to observe emperor and Adelies as well as a variety of seals and whales