Antarctica

Antarctica is the most beautiful, rugged, remote continent on the planet. It’s the land of steep mountains, mile-high glaciers, deep blue ice, penguins, whales, seals, sea lions, and millions of unique birds

Extended days and the midnight sun provide excellent light for photography. Choose from two astonishing bucket-list Photography Workshops:

Emperor Penguins: You’ve met cute fluffy Emperor Penguins Chicks via “Happy Feet” and “March of the Penguins.” How would you like to experience a NatGeo moment and meet them in real life? Join us on a Photography Workshop journey to Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea, where we’ll use helicoptors to get to the Emperor Colony so we can see the chicks. There’s a small window of time to see them before they join the adults in going to sea in December. This is a true expedition, because success in seeing the colony depends on ice, wind and weather, but we will maximize our chances to see the cutest fluffballs in the world on this unparalleled experience. You’ll definitely see adults on this trip, though, so you can check the largest penguin in the world off of your birding list.

Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctica: If you take one trip to Antarctica, make it this one. Look for 14 species of marine mammals, including endangered sei whales to humpbacks to orcas, in the icy waters. Three types of pinnipeds breed on the islands. Over 260 bird species call Antarctica home, including Albatross, Skuas, Petrels and penguins. See colonies of over 500,000 King Penguins, plus Gentoo, Macaroni, Magellanic, and Southern Rockhoppers on South Georgia and Falklands. Listen for the only songbird in Antarctica–and the southernmost songbird, the endemic South Georgia Pipit. Lift a toast at Sir Ernest Shackleton’s grave. You’ll be baptized by the notorious Drake Passage to acheive your life goal of standing on the Antarctic continent. Meet Adelie and Chinstrap penguins here, and if you are lucky, some sea-going Emperors. Spend time on land and on zodiacs, cruising the waters for icebergs and whales. This unforgettable Photography Workshop Safari will go down as your most favorite adventure, ever.

Antarctica Blue eyed shag royal cormorant bird

Don’t miss your opportunity to join a Blackwood Safaris Photography Workshop expedition cruise to Antarctica. Bring your camera and become a noticeably better photographer. This trip is outstanding for non-photographers as well. There’s so much to do and see! We’ll spend as much time as possible on shore, with the chance to see the most unique wildlife living in the most beautiful environment on the planet. Photographers, you’ll have plenty of classroom and one-on-one time to teach you how to use your camera, then how to edit your photos with our Lightroom Wildlife Workflow. Non-photographers, you’ll have so much to do and see that you won’t feel alone or left out. And don’t worry, you won’t be cold! You’ll be moving around and it’s summer in Antarctica. We know how to pack for this trip and we will guide your must-haves.

Blackwood Safaris has teamed with Oceanwide Expeditions to bring you the best of Antarctica. Because Oceanwide pays our commission, we can discount these fantastic trips by 10%, but ONLY if you book through us. See real-time cabin availability for each trip, let us know which trip and cabin you want, and take 10% off the price.