Watch mountains, glacier fronts and drifting ice from the expedition vessel.
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
TRAVELAUX · AQ · REGIONAL CHAPTER
Gerlache Strait, Paradise Bay & Western Peninsula
Towering mountains, ice-filled bays and extraordinary sheltered-water cruising.
Route and experiences
This is an options library, not a promise that the ship will visit all bays on a single departure.
STOP 1
Gerlache Strait
A scenic Antarctic Peninsula cruising corridor between high coastal islands.
Choose experiences
Look for whales only from approved viewing positions with operator-managed approach distances.
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
Learn about krill, seals and the highly seasonal Antarctic food web.
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
STOP 2
Paradise Bay
A striking sheltered bay with glaciers and steep mountain walls.
Choose experiences
Explore calm, ice-studded water and glacier margins when a guide determines conditions are safe.
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
Photograph reflections, snow slopes and changing cloud shadows.
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
Visit an approved landing point only when explicitly authorised by the expedition leader.
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
STOP 3
Neko Harbour
Potential landing site with glacier-framed views and penguin habitat.
Choose experiences
Experience imposing ice cliffs and sheltered bay scenery from a permitted route.
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
Observe colony activity without approaching nests or blocking penguin paths.
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
Learn required boots, disinfection and biosecurity procedures before any permitted landing.
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
STOP 4
Cuverville Island
Small island with birdlife and surrounding ice-choked channels.
Choose experiences
Watch penguins from guided routes permitted under current site guidelines.
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
Navigate among local ice formations at safe distances from wildlife and glaciers.
Accessibility: Not yet individually verified by Travelaux. Confirm step-free access, terrain, support and facilities before booking.
Planning & verification
Independent attractions are not automatically bookable Travelaux tours. Timing, access and availability are subject to confirmation.
Source and travel details should be reconfirmed before departure.
A planning guide, not a confirmed travel booking.