Antarctic Peninsula 2019 - Kayaking with Whales
This Video is about our part of the trip to the Antarctic Peninsula. One day, in the morning and in the afternoon we got the opportunity to kayak with whales. It was the most amazing experience we have ever had. The whales
knew we were there, they were playing with us.
The Antarctic Kayak Experience
Whether you’re interested in meeting Antarctica’s iconic penguins, endemic seals, or wondrous whale species, much of the wildlife you could encounter during your expedition cruise to Earth’s largest continent will appear in or along the water.
Not surprisingly, then, Antarctic kayaking is one of the best ways to experience it – which this video will amply demonstrate.
In these brief but colorful clips, you will see why kayaking in Antarctica continues to be one of our most popular polar activities. There really is no better way to leave behind the noise of the ship and the snapping of photographs than in a kayak.
As you coast over frigid waters filled with dazzling ice formations hundreds or even thousands of years old, you will have a good chance of encountering many of Antarctica’s exotic animal residents. You will also enjoy some of the most ruggedly beautiful shorelines anywhere on the planet.
Antarctic kayaking is a peaceful, natural, sensorially absorbing way to take in this incredible continent. Aside from going for a swim, you cannot get closer to Antarctica’s amazing marine life than having a whale surface beside your kayak or seeing seals and penguins swimming underneath it.
Though we obviously cannot guarantee such things will happen during your particular voyage, the possibilities of what you might encounter while kayaking in Antarctica are nearly limitless.
Seal species we sometimes see during our Antarctic kayaking trips include leopard seals, Weddell seals, and crabeater seals. We also tend to spot certain species of whale, such as blue whales, minkes, fins, and humpbacks. As for penguins, Antarctica’s most recognizable seabird, our Antarctic kayaking outings may encounter gentoos, chinstraps, Adélies, or more.
Depending on which area of the continent you choose to explore, the species you will run into while kayaking in Antarctica can be strikingly different.
But wherever you go, our mission is always the same: to show you as many spectacular shorelines, eye-popping ice sculptures, and unique polar animals as possible. And though these images were shot on an Antarctic kayaking trip, we offer a wide range of Arctic kayaking expeditions as well.
Check out our full range of Arctic and Antarctic kayaking trips below, and let’s go exploring!
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Kayaking with whales in Antarctica
With a bit of luck you can encounter whales while sea kayaking in Antarctica. These kayakers realy got the surprise of their lives when the whales came up close. Join our expeditions to Antarctica if you are ready for a unique wildlife encouter like this. Waterproof Cruises & Expeditions. Video by Gary Lindenbaum
PENGUIN ESCAPES KILLER WHALES (By Jumping Onto Boat!) | Antarctica
Watch as a Gentoo penguin miraculously escapes a pod of hungry Orcas (Killer Whales) by jumping into a boat full of tourists off the coast of Antarctica. It was amazing to watch in person!
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Shot November 29th, 2019 in the Gerlache Straight by both Matthew Karsten (@MatthewKarsten) & Anna Karsten (@AnnaEverywhere) on a Quark Expeditions Antarctica Cruise.
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Kayaking in Antarctica
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Most of the time, on our Antarctic expeditions, you’ll be cruising in comfort aboard our polar vessels. But if you want more freedom to explore, then kayaking might be for you. You’re captain of this ship, as you navigate through passages that the ship and zodiacs can’t reach. Get up close to playful penguins and sleepy seals lounging on ice floes, and without the rumble of a motor, you’ll truly appreciate how quiet, vast and beautiful this place is.
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And although we’re a bit larger these days – with 1,000 local staff based around the world and over 800 different trips across every continent (not to mention multiple kitchen tables) – our mission remains the same. We still get a kick out of responsible travel, small groups and very (very) big adventures.
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Intrepid Travel has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1989. A company that began with two bearded backpackers, a typewriter and a kitchen table now leads 100,000 travellers across the globe each year.
And although we’re a bit larger these days – with 1,000 local staff based around the world and over 800 different trips across every continent (not to mention multiple kitchen tables) – our mission remains the same. We still get a kick out of responsible travel, small groups and very (very) big adventures.
Sea Kayak in Anatarctica
Sea kayak in Antarctica with Justine Curgenven and the Spirit of Sydney. You'll sail from Ushuaia to the Antarctic Peninsula across the Drake Passage then spend approximately 2 weeks kayaking alongside icebergs, penguins & glaciers in one of the last great wildernesses. All food and drink are provided, as are kayaks. Be guided by experienced expedition paddler Justine Curgenven who has undertaken challenging trips around the world. Dates this year are November 25th - December 20th 2015. Contact cath @ icebirdexpeditions.com
SEA KAYAKING IN ANTARCTICA! Watch Out For Icebergs - Antarctica Vlog
Just another cheeky day kayaking in Antarctica, paddling around icebergs, drinking baileys, hanging out with penguins and checking out some seals!
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Sailing Antarctica: Whales, Penguins, and Icebergs on the Ultimate Polar Nature Expedition
Join the exclusive few to explore Antarctica by private sailboat:
Watch this Antarctica video to get a glimpse of the one-of-a-kind experience of sailing to Antarctica! Footage from our trips shows whales, seals and penguins greeting guests as they sail through sea ice and past enormous glaciers.
• Sail with leading Antarctica naturalists and a fist-class crew aboard our intrepid 75-foot expedition sailboat, the M/V Australis, experiencing Antarctica's abundant wildlife at close range
• Spend your days ashore (weather dependent), with special hiking access from our exclusive permit from the National Science Foundation, and kayaking excursions when weather conditions allow
• Sail from South America to Antarctica and fly back (or vice versa), offering a combo of adventure across the Drake Passage and rare comfort while optimizing time spent with wildlife
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Kayaking with Whales & Penguins in ANTARCTICA!
Antarctica is like a different planet. Exploring it is a huge priviledge and getting a job as a Kayak Guide there was one of my biggest Dreams coming true! This is an overview of my first season there amongst the icebergs, glaciers, seals, whales and penguins!
I hope I get to do this again one day and inspire you to travel to this place as it will blow your mind! Thank you for watching and DREAM BIG!
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KAYAKING IN ANTARCTICA WITH WHALES, PENGUINS AND ICEBERGS!
Watch an amazing morning kayaking amongst icebergs in Antarctica.
Watch the bubble feeding humpback whales and penguins around us.
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Kayaking with Whales in Antarctica
Antarctica in February or March is a fantastic place to Kayak, with Humpbacks especially curious.
Swoop specialist John filmed this moment when a Humpback came with in yards of his kayak.
A real-life moment!
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Kayaking in Antarctica with a Minke Whale
An amazing encounter with a Minke whale whilst kayaking amongst the ice in Antarctica
Antarctic Dreams: Expedition Trip to the End of the World - 4K Lindblad Nat Geo Resolution
Join us on an unforgettable journey to the White Continent, Antarctica as we experience the awe and power of nature crossing the Drake Passage .... whales surfacing a few feet from our zodiac, penguin colonies (chinstrap, adelie, gentoos), kayaking, polar plunging in 29 degree water.
Our 10-day journey on the luxurious Lindblad National Geographic Resolution was beyond amazing with visits to Half Moon Bay, Brown Bluff, Paradise Cove, Danco Island, Port Charcot and Pleneau Island.
0:00 Intro
0:40 Lindblad Resolution 1st Look
1:30 Drake Passage
3:20 Chinstrap Penguins
4:12 Whale Close Ups
5:57 Sunrise Ice
6:35 Gentoo Chicks
7:30 Leopard Seal Penguin Encounter
7:40 Clumsy Adele Penguins
8:30 Danco Island
9:30 Kayaking
9:52 Polar Plunge
11:00 Magnificent Ice
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Kayaking in Antarctica with whales.
We kayak with whales in the icy cold waters of Antarctica as the whales breach right next to us. Minke and Humpback whales circle the group and weighing up to 30 tonne its a magical experience as we sit and watch.
Sea Kayaking in Antarctica (Leopard Seals & Minke Whales)
Experiencing Minke Whales and Leopard Seals while sea kayaking near
Pleneau Island on the Antarctic Peninsula
KAYAKING IN ANTARCTICA WITH WHALES | Polar Plunge Antarctica
Day seven of our Antarctica journey! Today, we did two significant things: kayaking in Antarctica, and swimming in Antarctica! Well - it was a quick dip aka Polar Plunge Antarctica.
We started off with an excursion in the famous Neko Harbour, one of the most beautiful places in Antarctica. It is worth mentioning that this is March 20th, which is the Autumnal Equinox here in the southern hemisphere. Starting today, Antarctica will lose 24 minutes per day until it reaches the deep winter season.
We saw tons of ice, penguins, both minke and humpback whales and witnessed a few ice calvings. Unfortunately we didn't capture the Antarctica ice collapsing on camera, but we tried really hard. You really have to be on your game to get video like that.
In the afternoon, our journey continued with kayaking in Paradise Harbor, Antarctica. Snow didn't stop us cruising through the ice and the cool landscape and ocean.
Halef continued the Antarctica cruise's tradition of polar plunge at Brown Base in Paradise Harbour! It was a cold, frigid waters here!
We had a surprise event back at the ship, where Helen and Tom got married. The Antarctica wedding was officiated by our Akademik Ioffe captain. It was enjoyable for everybody to witness, and we wish Helen and Tom the greatest future together!
If you are curious about what to wear in Antarctica, check out our post - What to Pack For Antarctica. It's a guide to what you'll need to bring with you for clothing. And unlike other lists, ours is pretty inexpensive!
Finally, here's our guide to Antarctica Marathon:
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Spotting a humpback whale whilst kayaking in Antarctica
Watched the magical moment when Ashley Toft from KE Adventure Travel sees a humpack whales emerging from the dark waters off Antarctica during KE's Quest for the Antarctic Circle Polar cruise holiday
Kayaking in Antarctica
Kayaking in Antarctica with humpback whales and Gentoo penguins, sailing through antarctic ice while avoiding big icebergs
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Kayaking in Antarctica
Come and paddle with us through the pristine waters of Antarctica, surrounded by icebergs and possible polar wildlife encounters.????????
One moment a rookery of gentoo penguins might swim up beside you, or perhaps you’ll spot a whale. You never know what you’ll see until you hit the icy waters.
Supervised by our experienced kayak guides, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in an unforgettable outing, that will take your breath away.
To sign up for this optional activity, you’ll need prior paddling experience, as well as attending a mandatory safety briefing with our Kayak Master onboard our vessel.
And don’t worry, you’ll be supplied with all the necessary gear to keep you warm, although it’s inevitable you may still get a little wet.
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