February 14, 2028: Join instructor Ou Haichun for a fly-in Antarctic Peninsula sailing expedition and an immersive photography journey in the prime polar season · Antarctica · 2028-02-14

01 / THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY

Go beyond the view.

Mid-to-late February is the Antarctic Peninsula's best wildlife photography season, with active breeding and outstanding subjects such as penguins raising chicks, leopard seals hunting, whales feeding, and skuas preying. Superb sunrise and sunset light makes it easy to capture blazing clouds, sunlit golden mountains, penguin silhouettes, and other stunning images. Fly directly from Punta Arenas, Chile, to Antarctica in only 2 hours each way, avoiding 2 days and 2 nights of rough seas and seasickness in the westerly wind belt. Aboard the polar sailing vessel Amazone, enter secluded fjords with flexible, free-ranging navigation and experience a distinctive, exciting polar sailing adventure.

About the route

Fly directly to Antarctica and explore deep into the peninsula by polar sailing vessel Private group of 17, with uncrowded photography Photograph penguins, seals, and feeding whales in the prime season Capture outstanding polar images in sunrise and sunset light Rare scientific expedition permission for aerial drone perspectives Trip highlights Prime photography season + Outstanding wildlife subjects Mid-to-late February is the Antarctic Peninsula's best wildlife photography season, with active breeding and outstanding subjects such as penguins raising chicks, leopard seals hunting, whales feeding, and skuas preying. Superb sunrise and sunset light makes it easy to capture blazing clouds, sunlit golden mountains, penguin silhouettes, and other stunning images. Direct flight to Antarctica + Sailing voyage Fly directly from Punta Arenas, Chile, to Antarctica in only 2 hours each way, avoiding 2 days and 2 nights of rough seas and seasickness in the westerly wind belt. Aboard the polar sailing vessel Amazone, enter secluded fjords with flexible, free-ranging navigation and experience a distinctive, exciting polar sailing adventure. Expert-led journey + Rare aerial photography access An exceptionally long 11-day, 10-night immersive photography voyage, more than twice the duration of conventional tours. The entire vessel carries only 17 guests, ensuring ample landing and cruise photography time. Creative sessions take priority during the best light, allowing unhurried photography. Master-level photography support + Added-value services Rare scientific-expedition-level drone permission offers aerial views of icebergs, whale pods, penguins entering the sea, and other unusual scenes. Experienced photographer Ou Haichun leads and teaches throughout, with photography talks and on-site instruction, enabling even beginners to create professional polar images. Antarctic Peninsula: Once-in-a-lifetime polar aerial photographs Mid-to-late February marks the end of summer on the Antarctic Peninsula, a golden period when wildlife is most active and photography light is at its best. Penguin parents busily feed their endearing chicks; leopard seals and skuas enact natural hunting scenes; humpback whales and orcas appear frequently, with breathtaking bubble feeding and group swimming and play. Sunrise and sunset light is soft, with a very high likelihood of blazing clouds and golden sunlit mountains. Every moment deserves a photograph. Most Antarctic voyages strictly prohibit drones, but our scientific expedition credentials secure rare aerial photography permission, allowing safe flights under professional guide supervision. From above, rolling ranks of immense icebergs unfold, humpback whales breach in sprays of water, penguin groups file into the sea, and entire glaciers come into view. These rare, breathtaking scenes can be captured through the lens and preserved as unique lifelong memories. Conventional Antarctic itineraries spend only 5 days and 4 nights on the peninsula, rushing through highlights before heading back, with little time to appreciate its beauty. Our 11-day, 10-night polar voyage more than doubles that exploration time and is designed specifically for photography. Each day comfortably allows landing excursions or Zodiac cruises, without rushing out early or traveling late at night. Walk through penguin habitats, gaze at glaciers and floating ice, and encounter passing whales. Stop when you wish and photograph when you wish, embracing every part of Antarctica at a gentle pace. The right instructor can transform your polar photography Explore deep into the Antarctic Peninsula with Ou Haichun for more than sightseeing: a thorough refinement of professional polar photography. Photograph glacier textures from above, follow the movements of wildlife, and capture the extraordinary beauty of icefields and living creatures. Ou Haichun guides you to wait at prime viewpoints for the perfect light, turning every shutter release into a powerful polar photograph. Introducing the striking polar sailing vessel Amazone The polar sailing vessel Amazone was built in 1963 by the renowned Dutch shipbuilder Olivier van Meer and designed for polar expedition cruising. It later operated for a time as a North Sea fishing boat, returning to service as a polar sailing vessel in 1993 for commercial expedition voyages. Its steel structure meets polar navigation requirements, and it carries the latest navigation radar, communications systems, and safety lifeboats to ensure safe sailing in extreme waters and sea-ice conditions. Amazone specifications Vessel specifications: Length: 42 meters / Beam: 7.6 meters / Draft: 3 meters / Two upright masts: 23.5 meters high / Gross tonnage: 132 tonnes / Average speed: 8–12 knots / Guest cabins: 9 / Maximum guests: 17 / Crew and expedition staff: 7 Paid satellite internet covers the entire vessel, allowing guests to browse online and send photographs during the voyage. Guest cabins mainly have bunk beds and simple facilities, including a wardrobe, washbasin, and heating. Eight cabins share 3 toilets and 3 shower rooms. Shared areas include a bar, dining space, and a presentation and discussion area, meeting everyday needs aboard.

THROUGH THE LENS

The journey in pictures

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02 / IN GOOD COMPANY

A different way of seeing.

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Photography leader

OWEN ou

Graduated from the Photography Department of South China Normal University in 2009. Specializes in landscapes, property environments and commercial portraiture. He has worked with the Shenzhen procuratorate, land bureau, Shenzhen Library, cultural centres, China Merchants Bank, Standard Chartered, Agricultural Bank of China, China Telecom, China Mobile, Guosen Securities, Topway Video, and BMW and Porsche owners' clubs. Photography journeys He regularly leads organizations and photography schools on trips to the Balkans, Iceland, Germany, Greenland, Cuba, South Korea, Canada, Kenya, Laos, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Morocco, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Japan, Chiang Mai, Tanzania, Turkey, Uganda, Semporna and New Zealand. Chinese destinations include Anhui, Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Henan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanghai, Sichuan, Suzhou, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Yunnan and Zhejiang. Selected awards Outstanding Work award at the 2009 Pingyao International Photography Festival; silver in the art category of the 2014 Guangdong provincial exhibition; gold in the monochrome category of the 2014 Al-Thani International Photography Competition; Zeyida Photography Club's 2022 Outstanding Instructor award and a 2023 instructor appointment issued in 2022; Fujifilm's 2022–23 Club Gardener Award, received in 2023.

03 / THE DAYS AHEAD

A rhythm shaped by light.

Shooting locations, accommodation and transport are subject to confirmation before departure and may change with the weather.

Note: this itinerary is for reference only. Actual arrangements may be adjusted according to local weather, transport and other conditions.

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DAY 01Feb 14 · America/Argentina/UshuaiaDay 1: February 14 — Various departure points–Punta Arenas, Chile