Emperor Penguins:
Snow Hill Island Safari
Departures: October 8, 2008 to October 22, 2009
Rate Range: $11,500 to $22,690
In 2008, multiple visits over a number of days to the Snow Hill Island rookery offer unique photo opportunities. Digital photography workshops help you take outstanding photographs while among the penguins. From November 1 to 14, 2008, Rick Sammon, author, photographer and workshop leader, will be aboard. From October 20 to November 2, 2008, landscape photographer, David C. Schultz will be the resident photographer. Norwegian photographer Pal Hermansen will be the resident photographer on the first departure, October 8-21, 2008.
Scenic hikes cross sea ice dotted with icebergs frozen in place are akin to walking through a sculpture garden. Onboard helicopters are used for transfers and sightseeing. A polar-class icebreaker and more than 15 years of expedition operations make this voyage possible,
During the October 10 and October 22 departures of this expedition in 2009, a BBC film crew deliver presentations and show dailies - raw footage captured during each day's filming. The dailies will be filmed with the technology that enables the BBC's Natural History Unit to capture never-before-seen footage of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Expedition Summary
| Day 1 | Ushuaia |
|---|---|
| Day 2 | Embarkation |
| Day 3-5 | The Drake Passage |
| Day 6-8 | Snow Hill Island rookery |
| Day 9-11 | Antarctic Peninsula |
| Day 12-13 | Drake Passage |
| Day 14 | Disembarkation - Ushuaia |
Expedition Dates
| Ship | Start | End | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapitan Khlebnikov | October 8, 2008 | October 21, 2008 | 14 days | view pricing > |
| Kapitan Khlebnikov | October 20, 2008 | November 2, 2008 | 14 days | view pricing > |
| Kapitan Khlebnikov | November 1, 2008 | November 14, 2008 | 14 days | view pricing > |
| Kapitan Khlebnikov | October 10, 2009 | October 23, 2009 | 14 days | view pricing > |
| Kapitan Khlebnikov | October 22, 2009 | November 4, 2009 | 14 days | view pricing > |