
SHOW HILL ISLAND EXPEDITIONS
Snow Hill Island Highlights

Emperor Penguins
Unlike other penguins, Emperors breed on sea ice, not on shore. The female, after laying her egg, leaves the colony to hunt for food – but only after giving the egg to her male partner who carefully puts it on his feet and covers it with a layer of feathery skin called his brood pouch. The male will typically huddle with other adult males to protect their precious eggs from the frigid Antarctic conditions.

Tabular Icebergs

Iceberg Alley, Weddell Sea





Why Quark Expeditions?




We have a deep passion and love for these regions. And with 30 years specializing in polar-only travel, we have built the best team in the business, with the deepest knowledge and know-how.

We were the first to do it. And, even today, our team continuously strives to push the boundaries of polar travel, with industry-first innovations, the most innovative itineraries and beyond.

Whether on one of our expedition ships, in a helicopter, on a zodiac, kayak or bike, camping, hiking or immersing in a local cuisine or culture, our guides will get you closer, get you off-ship more and make your polar adventure unforgettable.

We want you to leave the polar regions with stories to last a lifetime. The experience of our team and our unrivaled guide-to-guest ratio means we’re able to remain agile, so each day you have more unforgettable moments.

Popular Expeditions in Snow Hill Island

Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill
(Incl. Transfer package)
Mandatory Transfer Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)
- Combined airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park after disembarkation in Ushuaia

Snow Hill to the Peninsula: Shackleton’s Emperors
Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
- One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Buenos Aires with breakfast (Note: The number of guests per room is the same as cabin occupancy on the ship. Due to limited availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in standard rooms at the hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.)
- Group flight departing from Buenos Aires’ domestic airport (Aeroparque/AEP) to Ushuaia, and returning to Buenos Aires’ international airport (Ezeiza/EZE)
- Group transfer from hotel to airport in Buenos Aires
- Group transfer from Ushuaia airport to the ship, and return (Note: Transfer on arrival in Buenos Aires from airport to hotel at the beginning of the journey is not included. Please make your way to the included hotel.)
- Combined airport transfer and express bus tour of Tierra del Fuego National Park after disembarkation in Ushuaia
More About Snow Hill Island

Best Time to See Emperor Penguins in Antarctica

An Unforgettable Snow Hill Island Tour
