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Antarctic Peninsula

International Territory (Antarctic Treaty System) — a port guide for cruise visitors

Where to eat (2)

🍽️The Expedition Dining Room (Onboard)🍽️
The Expedition Dining Room (Onboard)
As there are no commercial restaurants on the continent, the ship's main dining room is the premier venue. Order the chef's daily Antarctic-themed tasting menu while enjoying panoramic views of icebergs from your table.
🍽️Port Lockroy 'Base A' Post Office & Shop🍽️
Port Lockroy 'Base A' Post Office & Shop
While not a restaurant, this is the only place to purchase local snacks and warm beverages on the peninsula. Enjoy a hot chocolate while browsing the world's southernmost gift shop.

What to see and do (2)

👀Lemaire Channel👀
Lemaire Channel
Known as the 'Kodak Gap,' this narrow passage offers calm waters and towering cliffs perfect for viewing from the comfort of the ship's observation lounge. It is a gentle, seated experience that provides some of the most dramatic scenery in the world.
👀Neko Harbour👀
Neko Harbour
This site offers a relatively flat landing area where you can observe Gentoo penguin colonies without strenuous hiking. It is an excellent spot for seniors to experience the majesty of glaciers and wildlife at a relaxed, manageable pace.

Festivals and events (3)

🎉Penguin Chick Hatching🎉
Penguin Chick Hatching
This is the peak time to observe penguin chicks emerging from their nests and interacting with parents.
📅 December - January
🎉Whale Migration Peak🎉
Whale Migration Peak
Humpback and Minke whales are most active in the nutrient-rich waters, providing excellent viewing opportunities from the ship's deck.
📅 February - March
🎉Midnight Sun🎉
Midnight Sun
Experience 24 hours of daylight, allowing for spectacular photography and viewing of ice formations at any hour.
📅 December - January