Antarctica: Dream Bigger

Antarctica: Dream Bigger Super-Sized Continent, Endless Choices SPECIAL FAMILY OFFER They save when they share the same cabin! 18-day expedition to Antarctica Family Time Offer â€" Antarctica In the daily whirl, family time can take a backseat to screen time, school time, and carpool time. But there should always be time for quality time with loved ones. Now family and friends can save up to 50% off the 3rd or 4th guest when they share the same cabin* on a select 18-day voyage to Antarctica in 2017. Learn More South Georgia Island South Georgia is only accessible by sea. If you’re a human, that is. For birds, flying and flightless, the island is a favored haven. Here your clients may see albatross, storm petrel, and four species of penguin. In fact, St. Andrew’s Bay hosts the largest king penguin colony in the world, with thousands of elegant adults and their adorable brown-downed chicks dominating the landscape. The Falklands This is your clients' opportunity to spend the holidays in Antarctica! As they travel south from Ushuaia, the Falklands will be a favorite stop prior to Antarctica. They can join a birdwatching excursion and view birds that can only be found here, such as the steamer duck and Cobb’s wren. Then they'll explore the streets of Stanley, the Falklands' capital, known for its distinct British flavor. KING PENGUIN FACTOIDS • 2 â€" Millions of breeding pairs of king penguin. •3.1 â€" Average height of a king penguin (in feet). • 3-14 â€" The number of days that a king penguin chick may wait while a parent is foraging at sea. • 33 â€" Average weight of a king penguin (in pounds). • 1,600 â€" Deepest recorded dive by a king penguin (in feet). • 300,000 â€" Approximate number of king penguins found at St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia. The Antarctic Peninsula On the Antarctic Peninsula, the northernmost part of the continent, you'll find Cuverville Island, home to some of the largest gentoo penguin colonies, and Wilhelmina Bay, a favorite spot for humpback whales during the austral summer. On this cruise, your clients can sign up for our sea kayaking certification program, where they’ll gain skills and paddle among the icebergs in Antarctic waters. South of the Antarctic Circle During the austral summer, the sea ice of Antarctica retreats toward the edge of the continent. That means that your clients will travel even farther south on the world’s first hybrid ship, the MS Roald Amundsen, in January and February of 2019. This is their opportunity to hike, kayak, and snowshoe in places that few get a chance to visit â€" and get close to penguins, seals, and whales. Meet Karin Meet Karin Strand, our field operations and expedition teams manager. Even after more than 100 expeditions to Antarctica, she sees its incredible landscapes through the eyes of her guests as though seeing them for the first time, feeling her guests’ awe and wonder. And see our new hybrid ship, the MS Roald Amundsen â€" designed in collaboration with Rolls-Royce® â€" in the shipyard as it’s being built! Watch the Video New Adventures We’re happy to announce that our Explorer Voyages brochure for the 2018/2019 season is hot off the press. Whether your clients have set their sights on a visit to Antarctica, an expedition to the High Arctic, or an adventure along the South American coast that includes a visit to Machu Picchu, we offer a wide range of expedition cruises that will be perfect for them. Learn about all our new voyages! Order a Brochure * From prices and savings are based on two people sharing an inside cabin on select sailings. Offers are valid on new bookings only, and are subject to change at any time. Offers are not valid for port to port, group travel, or packages sold by a tour operator.  Ships' registry: Norway. © 2017 Hurtigruten, Inc. All Rights Reserved.