The ultimate Southern Ocean experience, this South Georgia Island cruise expedition takes you into majestically spectacular wildness. Not even the vast migrations of Africa can rival the awesomeness of seeing a king penguin colony of tens of thousands individuals stretching as far as the eye can see. Or albatross colonies that fill the windward edges of the remote islands they call home.

Svalbard is the best place on the planet to see polar bears-wild, majestic, in their native habitat: the sea ice. And see them we do--during our season in Svalbard, we observe all manner of behavior from hunting for seals amid the floes to frolicking cubs--all viewable from the proximity and safety of our ship's deck rail.

Linger in the temperate rain forests and wildlife-rich channels of British Columbia, and enjoy ample time to explore the breathtaking fjords and towering glaciers of Southeast Alaska. Plus, discover the cultural facets of this coast during captivating performances and interactions with the Kwakwaka'wakw people of Alert Bay.