The largest, deepest-diving, and least interested in nests of all the penguins, these aptly named Aptenodytes are among the most coveted wildlife attractions in the Antarctic

8 Points about Emperor Penguins
Emperor Penguins are the largest penguins in the world.
Emperor Penguins can dive deeper than any other bird.
Emperor Penguins don’t build any sort of nests at all. Their feet and brood patches are the only “nest” their chicks get.
Like other penguins, Emperor Penguins leap up into the air while swimming. This coats them in micro air bubbles that reduce friction underwater. Scientists think they might also just be doing it for fun.  
Emperors (and other penguins) have their distinct tuxedo look because while swimming their white bellies camouflage them against the light above, and their dark backs camouflage them against the depths below.
Emperors are the only penguins that breed during the Antarctic’s winter season.
The genus name of “Aptenodytes” means "without-wings-diver."
Scientists have begun estimating population numbers by counting individuals in colonies from satellite images. 

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January 2025

23 Days

  • Ocean Endeavour-200Guests
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March 2025

19 Days

  • MS Fridtjof Nansen-500Guests
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RR - Polar Outside Cabin

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MF - Corner Suite

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November 2025

21 Days

  • M/V Sea Spirit -114Guests
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₹1,424,678

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₹1,751,293

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₹2,213,757

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November 2025

20 Days

  • Ocean Explorer -138Guests
  • Luxury Expeditions
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from ₹1,544,268

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Studio Double

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Located on Deck 3, and approximately 175 - 186 sq. ft.

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Studio Single

₹1,977,828

Located on Deck 3, and approximately 177 sq. ft.

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₹1,723,112

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Deluxe Veranda Middle Stateroom

₹1,815,243

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Deluxe Veranda Stateroom

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Junior Suite

₹2,265,062

Located on Deck 6, and approximately 296 - 299 sq. ft.

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Royal Veranda Stateroom

₹2,032,023

Located on Deck 4 and 6, and approximately 189 - 272 sq. ft.

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Studio Veranda Single

₹2,086,218

Located on Deck 7, and approximately 238 sq. ft.

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Owners Suite

₹2,536,037

Located on Deck 7, and approximately 443 sq. ft.

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November 2025

21 Days

  • M/V Sea Spirit -114Guests
  • Luxury Expeditions
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    • Gluten Free
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₹1,424,678

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Classic Suite

₹1,529,094

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₹1,462,253

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Mumbai

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Cochin

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Jamshedpur

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India
Mumbai

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Booked Norwegian Fjords on Nordkaap , December 2017

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India
Mumbai

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Secunderabad

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