Want to learn more about our Epic Antarctica Expedition Cruise? Join our free webinars featuring the expert leaders who will be joining you on board. Learn about Antarctica’s remarkable wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history, and what to expect during the expedition, then ask your questions during the live Q&A. Register for an upcoming webinar below.
Surviving the Extreme: Marine Mammals of the Southern Ocean
Tuesday, November 3 at 1:00 PM ET with Marc Webber
Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are home to an extraordinary community of marine mammals, all adapted to life at the edge. Here you’ll find the largest of the large, the deepest and longest-diving seal, and the only mammal that stays year-round at a higher latitude than any other. Join marine mammal expert and Antarctica naturalist Marc Webber to explore these remarkable creatures and discover what makes them true specialists in survival.
Uncovering Antarctica’s Frozen Time Capsule
Tuesday, November 17 at 1:00 PM ET with Alison Criscitiello
Join polar ice core scientist and Study Leader Alison Criscitiello for a scientific look at one of Earth’s most important climate archives. Drawing on deep Antarctic ice cores she has drilled, this webinar explores how major ions, trace elements, stable isotopes, and trapped gases are used to reconstruct Antarctica’s climate history.
What Is an Antarctic Expedition Really Like?
Tuesday, November 24 at 1:00 PM ET with Justin Peter
Join Worldwide Quest Director and four-time Antarctica traveller Justin Peter for a practical overview of our upcoming expedition. He’ll share what the experience is really like and answer your questions live.
We’ll cover life on and off board, including Zodiac excursions, shore landings, wildlife encounters, the Drake Passage, weather, activity levels, packing, and exactly what “expedition” means. We’ll also explain how our study leaders, naturalists, and expedition team enhance your experience, as well as outline the features of the three distinct regions we plan to visit: the Falkland Islands; South Georgia; and the Antarctic Peninsula.
Bring your questions for the live Q&A, and register to start imagining yourself on this extraordinary journey south.
Watch Recordings of Webinars You Missed!
Penguins: The Planet’s Perfect Predators with Catherine Jardine
Antarctica Through Time: A Story of Ice, Climate, and Change with Galen Halverson
Iron, Copper, and the Hidden Chemistry of the Sea with Maria “Maite” Maldonado
