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Garden of Eden Watch penguin parents swapping egg- minding duties and feeding chicks, the ominous hunt of leopard seals patrolling the shore, the courtship flight of light mantled albatross, king penguin colonies a quarter-million strong and blue whales outpacing the ship. Every chance to observe Antarctic’s wildlife unafraid of humans forges a lifetime of memories. Fire and Ice Circumpolar currents isolate Antarctica from temperate climes above, results in the world’s largest icecap feeding the biggest ice-shelves that generate the greatest icebergs. Yet volcanic activity has sculpted much of Antarctica and sub-Antarctic islands, creating mysterious coastlines, active calderas and unique landscape — fromthe South Shetlands to Weddell Sea and south below the Antarctic Circle. Hidden Gems Built to Polar Class 6 ice rating, Scenic Eclipse safely navigates waters beyond the capabilities of most ships, to reach Antarctica’s unique destinations: like Snow Hill emperor penguin colony or Vega Island fossil fields in the Weddell Sea; pushing into frozen embayments for a stroll across fast ice, or extending your range with two on-board helicopters” and a custom-built submarine*. ire yo eee Step Back in Time Join enthusiastic Discovery historians on memorable excursions, from the first sealer’s camps in the South Shetland Islands to abandoned whaling stations on South Georgia; Nordenskjold’s Hut on Snow Hill Island to Shackleton’s grave at Grytviken. Be amazed by epic tales of fortitude and passion, from the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration to World War Il and beyond.
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