Antarctica isn’t open all year — but when it is, it’s absolutely unforgettable.
So let’s break down the season and help you figure out your perfect time to go.

 

November- The season begins

Untouched snowfields, soft dramatic light, and fewer travellers.
It feels like we’ve stepped onto another planet.
Penguins begin their courtship rituals, and the whole continent feels raw, quiet, and wild.
If you’re drawn to stillness and snowy silence November is perfect.

 

December and January - Peak season

We get almost 20 hours of daylight, and everything is alive.
Penguin chicks start hatching, seals are sunbathing, and glaciers glow in golden light.
If wildlife and good weather are what you want, December and January are the sweet spot.

 

February and March - The ocean magic

February and March offer the best whale watching: humpbacks, minkes, even orcas.
The ice opens up, allowing us to explore deeper into the continent.
Wildlife activity is at its peak, and the ocean feels full of life.

 

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