Photographic voyages
Everybody wants that perfect photo to encapsulate their once-in-a-lifetime Arctic or Antarctic experience. Some of our polar voyages offer expert photographic tuition so you can hone your skills in special on-board workshops. There’s no need to know about cameras before-hand; workshops are offered at beginner and advanced level and everybody is welcome! During cruise days, you’ll learn about exposure and photo composition from photographers to improve your image results.
When to travel
The Arctic and Antarctica are special places to visit throughout their respective seasons; May to September for the Arctic, and October to March for the Antarctic. However, if you have special interests, this guide may help you decide:
The Arctic ■ 24-hour daylight is experienced from April to August, meaning you can make the most of every minute on-board
■ If you travel early in the season, or at the end, you’re likely to see more ice – a stunning frozen wilderness
■ Travelling late July or early August gives you the best chance of circumnavigating Spitsbergen as the ice breaks up
The Antarctic ■ In November, pack ice is breaking up and the birds are mating; sometimes with elaborate courtship rituals
■ In December and January, penguin chicks hatch and seal pups are born
■ February and March, see whale species gather, and you can head deeper into Antarctica on the most adventurous cruises
Expedition team
While you’re in the Arctic or Antarctica, you’ll be wowed by the wildlife, scenery and history of the region. All of our polar cruises have a team of on- board expedition staff who’ll make this incredible journey with you, bringing nature to life and fuelling your mind with their expert knowledge and years of experience in the polar regions.
Terence (Scobie) Pye
Terence (Scobie) Pye is a research scientist with decades of research time in the Antarctic. His main scientifi c interests are focused on the conservation and management of the sub-Antarctic islands, the impact of introduced mammals on these fragile ecosystems, sustainable tourism in the Antarctic and the history of the region. In 1978, Scobie was awarded the Fuchs Medal for outstanding service to the British Antarctic Survey.
Frank Todd
Frank Todd was born and raised in Panama, where he began his lifelong passion with wildlife. At Sea World, Frank successful established a breeding colony of Adelie and emperor penguins. A recognised authority on penguins, Frank has been working in Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic for 37 seasons. Frank has also spent many seasons in the Arctic working on waterfowl and alcid (puffi ns and auks etc) research. The recipient of prestigious conservation awards, he has published numerous books and articles and is a noted wildlife photographer.
Julio Preller
Julio Preller was born and raised in Punta Arenas, Chile. At the age of 18 he moved to the Falkland Islands, his ancestral homeland, and worked as a shepherd. Upon returning to the mainland, Julio worked as a tour guide in Patagonia until 1980 when he joined an expedition ship. He has also started and runs his own sail boat business in the Chilean fjords. Julio has travelled extensively around the world but the polar regions are his
favourite and where he’s been leading expeditions for many years. or call our experts on 0844 875 1895 7
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