Antarctic Sound

Antarctic Sound stands apart as a port of arrival into a living polar theater where historic routes and wildlife converge, offering a blend of dramatic ice scenery, intimate shore landings, and stories that trace the legacies of early explorers. Signature experiences center on sweeping panoramas of tabular icebergs shed by the Larsen Ice Shelf, close-up encounters with penguin colonies at Paulet Island and Brown Bluff, and guided excursions to Hope Bay where research stations offer glimpses into ongoing Antarctic science. You’ll stroll among Adelie and Gentoo penguins, Kelp Gulls, Cape Petrels, Snow Petrels, and Skuas, and you may witness the birth of a chick as the light holds over glittering ice. Zodiac-loaded itineraries let you approach floating ice with safety and speed, turning every drift into a new picture and every landing into a memory of ice, wind, and sun. The port stands out for its combination of pioneering history, wildlife-rich destinations, and awe-inspiring bergs that rise from the Larsen Ice Shelf farther south, all framed by an expedition-focused mindset aboard the ships themselves. Fleet features emphasize ice-strengthened hulls and a fleet of intimate expedition tenders, expert naturalist guides, and real-time lectures, while onboard services deliver panoramic observation decks, scholarly briefings, photography workshops, and refined dining with Antarctic fare, wellness options, and a library of field notes to help you relive the moment long after you return.