Watch humpback whales along the Western Antarctic Peninsula, especially the Gerlache Strait, nicknamed the Humpback Highway. Through the austral summer, humpbacks gather in these ice filled waters to feast on swarming krill, often lunge feeding and approaching Zodiacs with striking curiosity. Reached by expedition cruise, it offers some of the closest and most dramatic whale encounters on Earth, best from February to March.
Watch humpback whales along the Western Antarctic Peninsula, especially the Gerlache Strait, nicknamed the Humpback Highway. Through the austral summer, humpbacks gather in these ice filled waters to feast on swarming krill, often lunge feeding and approaching Zodiacs with striking curiosity. Reached by expedition cruise, it offers some of the closest and most dramatic whale encounters on Earth, best from February to March.
Up to 84% sighting chance in Western Antarctic Peninsula / Gerlache Strait. Best months: January, February, December.
November to March, with February and March the best, when whales are most numerous and active before winter.
By expedition cruise, usually sailing from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage. Whales are watched from the ship and from Zodiacs.
Its krill rich waters make it a prime feeding hotspot, so busy it is nicknamed the Humpback Highway, with whales often coming very close to Zodiacs.
Minke whales and orcas, penguins, seals and spectacular ice scenery.
