Antarctica Comes Alive: Wednesday, 4/11
Ever wonder what it’s like in the coldest place on Earth? You’re about to find out. Zip up your parka and get ready to take a free virtual journey to Antarctica with us this Wednesday, April 11 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Register today!
National Geographic Expedition’s expert Ice Team will show you the best this mysterious, untrammeled continent has to offer, including gargantuan icebergs, chinstrap penguins, baleen whales, and the famous Lemaire Channel.
Polar expert Steve Maclean and National Geographic photographer-writer Kim Heacox will be your guides during the special presentation, so be sure to come with questions!
If you’ve got an itch to visit Antarctica, we’ve got you covered. There are still a few spots left on our epic expeditions in November and beyond.
Hike, kayak, explore and more, all with help from an expert crew of naturalists, marine biologists, undersea specialists, historians, and photographers aboard the National Geographic Explorer.
Learn more about our 14-day adventures on the Great White Continent and our longer expedition to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
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