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Celebrating New Year's in Antarctica (Ocean Nova)

11 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
80 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the unspoiled wilderness, exploring Antarctica’s unparalleled landscapes and unique wildlife.

Journey through the distinctive landscape of the Weddell Sea, known for its flat-topped tabular icebergs.

Encounter Antarctica’s wildlife, from seals and penguins to rare seabirds and orcas on the hunt – emerging from winter, the density of wildlife here is increasing.

Enjoy Zodiac cruises through the Antarctic Sound and South Shetland Islands.

Visit active research bases, historic landing sites and penguin rookeries – they’ll be at full capacity, with penguin chicks having started to hatch from mid-December.

Celebrating New Year's in Antarctica (Ocean Nova)

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