Cruises from Possession Islands
Possession Islands, at 71.9 deg. South, lie within the Antarctic Circle.They are a group of small islands and rocks extending over an area of about 11 sq.km. lying in the western part of the Ross Sea, 8 km SE of Cape McCormick, Victoria Land, Antarctica. They were named by a captain of the British Royal Navy in 1841.
Read moreTourists, usually visiting via New Zealand in the months of November to April, thoroughly enjoy these islands that include an Adelie penguin rookery numbering tens of thousands of birds, and which blankets Foyn Island. It is a great opportunity to observe the penguin’s busy activities.
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