Watch orcas hunting through the ice of the Antarctic Peninsula, where several specialised killer whale types patrol the channels for seals, penguins and other whales. Sightings come on multi-day expedition cruises from Ushuaia, often from Zodiacs among the icebergs of the Gerlache Strait, and grow more frequent as the season matures. The season runs from November to March, best in February and March when whales are most active.
Watch orcas hunting through the ice of the Antarctic Peninsula, where several specialised killer whale types patrol the channels for seals, penguins and other whales. Sightings come on multi-day expedition cruises from Ushuaia, often from Zodiacs among the icebergs of the Gerlache Strait, and grow more frequent as the season matures. The season runs from November to March, best in February and March when whales are most active.
Up to 78% sighting chance in Antarctic Peninsula. Best months: February, March, January.
November to March, best in February and March when whales have fed for months and are most active and relaxed.
On multi-day expedition cruises from Ushuaia in Argentina, usually spotted from the ship or from Zodiac boats among the ice.
Several ecotypes, including seal-hunting Type B, the penguin-eating Gerlache orcas near colonies, and the Ross Sea Type C, each with different prey and range.
No, but killer whales are among the more commonly encountered whales along the Peninsula, alongside humpback and minke whales.
