#Facts & FAQs

Elephant Island, Antarctica, is named after the elephant seals that make their home there (as well as for its elephant-like shape). The island is located 150 miles off the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, in the outer reaches of the South Shetland Islands. Covered in ice and towering above the surrounding Southern Ocean, it’s truly a sight to behold. Here are five notable facts.

Everything you need to know before venturing to the seventh continent — from what to pack for polar conditions to the wildlife, otherworldly landscapes, and extraordinary experiences that await you on expedition.

Discover the Drake Passage, one of the world’s most fabled waterways and a must-do for every adventurer en route to Antarctica.

At Earth's southernmost edge lies Antarctica, a Frozen Continent spanning over 14 million square kilometres. Situated almost entirely within the Antarctic Circle, temperatures here remain below 0°C throughout most of the year.

Planning a trip to the Antarctic continent and wondering what to bring? You're not alone. That's why we compiled a list of all the necessary things to bring to the last inhabited continent on Earth.

Port Stanley is the Falkland Islands’ capital and largest town. Situated on East Falkland, the largest of the Falkland Islands, it is about 380 miles east of Argentina.