Weddell Sea Region
The ice-bound 'other' side of the Antarctic Peninsula exudes the legendary feats of Shackleton
Browse the comprehensive range of Weddell Sea Antarctica cruises here at Expeditions Online. Weddell Sea is on the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula and, if you’re interested in this area, you may also like to check out our Antarctic Peninsula cruises and our Falklands, South Georgia, and Antarctica cruises Antarctica's Weddell Sea was discovered by the British sailor James Weddell in 1823. These normally ice-bound waters on the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula is most well-known for the incredible story of Shackleton's ship, Endurance, which became trapped and crushed by ice in 1915. After 15 months on the pack-ice Shackleton and his men managed to reach Elephant Island and arrange rescue. Entrance to this icy world is often via 'Antarctic Sound' — a vessel named after the expedition ship of Swedish explorer Nordenskjöld. Check out all of our polar cruise vessels. Weddell Sea separates the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula from Dundee Island, and it is also named “Iceberg Alley” because of the huge icebergs often seen coming out from the water. Below, you’ll find several expeditions exploring perhaps the wildest region of Antarctica. Please get in touch if you have any questions about our Weddell Sea Antarctica cruises. Start planning your next big expedition!
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Weddell Sea Emperor Penguin Voyage: M/V Ortelius
November - December
11 days
An incredible Antarctic expedition cruise on the M/V Ortelius with onboard helicopters searching for Emperor penguins in the Weddell Sea
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Emperor Penguin Quest: Expedition to Snow Hill
November
14 days
A 14 day expedition to Antarctica's Weddell Sea to see emperor penguins on board helicopter-equipped Ultramarine
Weddell Sea Quest: M/V Ushuaia
February
11 days
An 11 day expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands & Weddell Sea aboard the M/V Ushuaia
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer: Ortelius
February-March
28 days
A rare and incredible expedition to South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands - Neuschwabenland, Vahsel Bay, Larsen Ice Shelf, Paulet & Devil, Elephant Is
Antarctica and Weddell Sea: Ocean Victory
December
11 days
Once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the seventh continent. Experience incredible wildlife, stunning mountains and gigantic icebergs in 11 action-packed days
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Wild Antarctica Air-Cruise: Greg Mortimer
February-March
14 days
Delve into the Weddell Sea's ice-filled waters, with vast tabular bergs and breaching whales before the Antarctic Peninsula's west coast
Free Swarovski binoculars*
Elephant Island Weddell Sea & Polar Circle
March
15 days
An extended 14 night extended Antarctic voyage with ice-class M/V Plancius, searching for whales and penguins in the wondrous ice beyond the polar cir
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