Antarctica Landings

10 Amazing physical features of Antarctica that will inspire you to learn more about this wonderful landscape!

The King Penguin You can discover the world's flora and fauna with Hurtigruten. The penguins are a big part of the wildlife in Antarctica, and here we tell you about them and their secrets - and how to meet them in person.

On the southern-most tip of the planet rests one of the world's most massive and mysterious landmasses - the frozen realm of Antarctica.

Never mind the bragging rights - here are nine reasons you should hop on an Antarctic cruise and head toward the South Pole.

Antarctica: Fact vs Fiction - 5 myths about the frozen continent Antarctica's remote nature and sheer isolation means that there are a lot of misconceptions about life near the south pole.

Antarctica Reading List Here's a reading list to give you an idea of what you can expect from your trip to the world's most remote location.

Dive into the fascinating history of the Falkand Islands, discover what the islands look like today and what you can do there.

Changing climate in Antarctica With the beginning of the industrial revolution in the early 18th century humans began pouring CO2 into the atmosphere – first from burning coal, and later from oil and gas. Since then this period of anthropogenic climate change has led to a global warming of about 1˚C.

Elephant Island, Antarctica, is named after the elephant seals that make their home there (as well as for its elephant-like shape). The island is located 150 miles off the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, in the outer reaches of the South Shetland Islands. Covered in ice and towering above the surrounding Southern Ocean, it’s truly a sight to behold. Here are five notable facts.

Located off the Antarctic Peninsula’s coast, Port Lockroy is a natural harbour with two ship visits per day during summer, making it Antarctica’s single most visited site.

Not sure when exactly to travel to Antarctica? This calendar of what you can see during different stages of its spring and summer season might help you decide. As the sun returns to Antarctica after its long winter, a wealth of wildlife can be seen throughout the spring and summer season. Each period showcases different stages of the cycle of life, including courting, nest-building, giving birth to new life, and raising their young.

With a focus on sustainable cruising, we continue to explore the planet, visiting some of the world’s most beautiful and pristine regions.

Antarctica is the only continent with no significant plant life and no native land mammals, reptiles, or amphibians. Even in the extreme environment of Antarctica, life not only survives but thrives. Its icy seas, isolated icebergs and snow-driven deserts are home to wildlife that surprise and charm all who visit them.

Young Explorers’ Programme: Bring your kids on board Young Explorer is a complimentary, year-round programme on selected Hurtigruten ships for curious and active youth aged 6-12 years of age.

See an astonishing array of wildlife along the diverse Pacific Coast of South America, from equatorial rainforests and isolated islands down to the fjords and glaciers of Patagonia.