Slice through the icy waters of Drakes Passage to a vast wilderness that lies beyond the realm of man — An epic journey through the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and driest continent. It contains 90 percent of all of the ice on Earth in an area just under 1.5 times the size of the United States. But the southernmost continent is much more than a big block of ice. At luxury expedition ship, the m/v Sea Spirit, PENINSULA Immerse yourself in the incomparably beautiful landscapes of the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula. Stretch your sea legs, embarking on Zodiac excursions to experience this wilderness first hand. Watch the sun glisten on the golden furs of seals lazing on ice fl oes, slide down snowy slopes and kayak through the icy waters in search of whales and penguins. Spend your days cruising past protected bays and glacial peaks, weaving in and out this untouched island chain.