Expedition
wildlife

You’ll see incredible wildlife

One of the main selling points of an expedition cruise is the wildlife you can see. Head to the Arctic and look up at skies teeming with rich birdlife. Look down for unique marine life—beluga whales, bowhead whales and the almost-mythical narwhals—have your captain wake you up in the middle of the night because there’s a polar bear prowling on shore.

Head down south to Antarctica and you’ll find, of course, penguins—millions and millions of them huddled together—whales, seals and other birdlife too. In warm-water destinations; Central America, the Kimberley, Asia and the Galápagos Islands, you’ll find all kinds of exotic animals—giant tortoises, lazy sloths, colourful birdlife and more!

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Fluffier than you might have imagined, the Arctic fox is a small but remarkably hardy predator.

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Their unusual name comes from the Spanish word bobo, meaning “fool” — a nod to their clumsy gait on land.

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Chinstrap penguins populate the rocky shores and ice shelves of Antarctica, turning the toughest terrain into their personal playground
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These gentle giants can weigh more than 400 kilograms and live well over 100 years, making them among the longest-living vertebrates on Earth.
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Gentoos are often the penguins that approach you first on shore landings.


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They’re one of the most ferocious yet loveable members of the animal kingdom.

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Famous for their haunting songs and spectacular acrobatics, these giants migrate thousands of kilometres each year
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Their appearance is characterised by sleek silver feathers with vibrant orange patches at the throat and beak
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Leopard seals are solitary hunters, renowned for their power and stealth


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With their flattened tails, sharp claws, and salt glands, these iguanas dive into the ocean to graze on algae

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Brains, brawn, and breathtaking beauty. Their striking black-and-white markings and towering dorsal fins make them unmistakable
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Built for life on ice, these powerful predators can weigh up to a whopping 700 kg and stretch over 3 metres
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Often nicknamed the “clown of the sea,” this small but hardy bird thrives in the cold North Atlantic
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Sea lions are always entertaining, whether sunbathing en masse or porpoising alongside Zodiacs.
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With its long ivory tusks, whiskered snout, and sheer bulk the Walrus is instantly recognisable
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From birding to evolution expedition cruises cover a wide variety of topics.