Antarctica what to see

[rhsjr]

In January we will be on a Princess cruise and part of that is sailing past Antarctica for 4 days.  What will we see? Do I need to take my 'heavy' 600mm lens? Suggestions please.

[TwoSue]

On 10/13/2023 at 10:50 PM, rhsjr said:

In January we will be on a Princess cruise and part of that is sailing past Antarctica for 4 days.  What will we see? Do I need to take my 'heavy' 600mm lens? Suggestions please.

You will see whales, penguins, icebergs, glaciers, and spectacular scenery. They will all be at a distance. I don't know about lenses, but bring what you can to get a closer shot.

 

[2552phxcrzr]

On 10/14/2023 at 8:50 AM, rhsjr said:

In January we will be on a Princess cruise and part of that is sailing past Antarctica for 4 days.  What will we see? Do I need to take my 'heavy' 600mm lens? Suggestions please.

A wide angle for scenery, which is spectacular, and the 600mm for wildlife since you will be viewing them from a distance.  That said, be prepared with a wide angle (I used my iPhone) for whales as they can sometimes get too close for a long lens ... as happened several times with bubble-feeding humpbacks right next to our ship in February.