satie37 Posted July 31, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 31, 2017 i just put a deposit in a 14 day antarctic trip which goes to the Shetland islands and the peninsula and hopefully crosses the circle. It departs Mar 3 and is a photography trip so I am trusting that the company would make sure they do these trips at good times of the season for photography. I expect we will see lots of whales at this time but I was also hoping we would also still see lots of penguins and youngish chicks. I am also hoping for icebergs. Is this getting too late in the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted July 31, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 31, 2017 We went at the end of February and into March. We saw tons of fantastic icebergs, including witnessing some calving. We saw whales, including from kayaks and from the bow of the ship. We saw lots of penguins but the chicks were growing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinfool Posted July 31, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 31, 2017 i just put a deposit in a 14 day antarctic trip which goes to the Shetland islands and the peninsula and hopefully crosses the circle. :confused: I am a little confused...the Shetland Islands are off the coast of Scotland. That would be closer to the Arctic...whales but no penguins. Are there other Shetlands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satie37 Posted July 31, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted July 31, 2017 :confused: I am a little confused...the Shetland Islands are off the coast of Scotland. That would be closer to the Arctic...whales but no penguins. Are there other Shetlands? My bad - should have specified SOUTH Shetland Islands. They are just off the top of Antarctica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satie37 Posted July 31, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted July 31, 2017 We went at the end of February and into March. We saw tons of fantastic icebergs, including witnessing some calving. We saw whales, including from kayaks and from the bow of the ship. We saw lots of penguins but the chicks were growing up. Thanks for sharing this. I was thinking that as it was towards the end of the season the sightings would be sparse. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitl Posted August 19, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 19, 2017 We have been at both ends of the season and saw plenty of ice, snow and wildlife. Whatever time you go you will not be disappointed. Just don't fix on seeing anything in particular. These are not called expedition trips for nothing: plans have to be, and are, re-evaluated constantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectlyPerth Posted August 19, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 19, 2017 We have been at both ends of the season and saw plenty of ice, snow and wildlife. Whatever time you go you will not be disappointed. Just don't fix on seeing anything in particular. These are not called expedition trips for nothing: plans have to be, and are, re-evaluated constantly. 100 % (y)(y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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