Antarctica Wildlife Encounters | What You’ll Really See on an Expedition Cruise

Antarctica wildlife encounters are some of the most magical on Earth. In this episode, host Rona Wheeldon takes you to the Antarctic Peninsula to explore the behaviours, species and moments that make this part of the world so extraordinary. From penguin rookeries bursting with life, to whales feeding in calm bays, to seals hauled out on the ice, you’ll discover what wildlife encounters are really like and how to experience them with care, respect and responsibility. You’ll learn: - What makes Antarctica’s wildlife so unique including why animals here aren’t afraid of humans - The penguin species you’re most likely to see and how their behaviour changes month by month - Which whales species to be on the look-out for - How to identify the six different species of Antarctic seals - Why distance, patience and quiet observation are essential for ethical wildlife encounters - How expedition teams and IAATO guidelines protect both travellers and wildlife This episode gives you an in-depth at what wildlife encounters in Antarctica are really like - magical, humbling and always on the animals’ terms. Whether you’re planning an expedition cruise or simply dreaming of the White Continent, this guide will help you understand what you’ll truly see once you get there. AD | PR Invite | #MyVikingStory THE EXPEDITION CRUISE PODCAST ○ What is an Expedition Cruise? | Episode 1 | https://youtu.be/v09ChhVpX0c ○ Who is Expedition Cruising For? | Episode 2 | https://youtu.be/bQaXChZyee8 ○ Where Can You Go on an Expedition Cruise? | Episode 3 | https://youtu.be/XbuYo5sUqZU ○ What Makes an Expedition Ship Different? | Episode 4 | https://youtu.be/KYGDiLXjkZs ○ Life Onboard an Expedition Ship | What to Expect | Episode 5 | https://youtu.be/yopbgwXqZUM IN-DEPTH EXPEDITION CRUISE VIDEOS ○ 13 Day Viking Antarctica Cruise (Full Experience) | https://youtu.be/EoqE0SZ3P_U ○ What to Wear on Excursions | Antarctic Explorer with Viking Expeditions | https://youtu.be/XKu0LMTgqos ○ Viking Antarctica Expedition Packing Guide for First Timers | https://youtu.be/RNkiXHKBHmA ○ Viking Octantis World Café Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner | https://youtu.be/pWH43RSiZHY ○ What You Need to Know About Viking's Expedition Ships: Full Review | https://youtu.be/HvJ7WINsx6M FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES: ○ Website | https://ronawheeldon.com ○ Blog | https://www.ronawheeldon.com/blog ○ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ronawheeldon/ ○ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/RonaWheeldonUK/ ○ Pinterest | https://uk.pinterest.com/ronawheeldonuk/ ○ X | https://x.com/RonaWheeldon ○ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@ronawheeldon EQUIPMENT USED: ○ Video Camera 1* | https://amzn.to/3xidi4M ○ Micro Card* | https://amzn.to/3VoynCt ○ Photography Camera 2* | https://amzn.to/458kPjj ○ SD Card* | https://amzn.to/3x4dAw4 ○ Tripod/Selfie Stick* | https://amzn.to/4ejjnhT ○ Black Lapel Microphone* | https://amzn.to/3TpG5JY DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored, but Viking did host my husband and I for this voyage. All opinions are honest and my own. Links containing affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, I will receive a small percentage of your purchase.