Terra Nova Expeditions

03/11/2026

🐧 Meet the Penguins of Antarctica!

From the mighty Emperor Penguin to the tiny, feisty Rockhopper, each species has its own unique personality and characteristics.

Some thrive on the icy Antarctic continent, while others call the surrounding subantarctic islands home. But they all have one thing in common: they’re perfectly adapted to life in the Southern Ocean. ❄️

Swipe through to discover 8 incredible penguin species! 🐧

Which one is your favourite? 👀

02/11/2026

Out of office, somewhere in Antarctica. 🦭❄️

Some emails can wait. Moments like these can’t. 🤍

29/10/2026

Forget dinner dates. We’re talking penguins, icebergs and unforgettable adventures in Antarctica. 🐧🧊🤍

Tag someone who would call this the perfect date! 👀

26/10/2026

WIN A TRIP TO ANTARCTICA FOR TWO! ❄️🚢

Yes, you read that right! We’re giving away TWO spots on an unforgettable Antarctic expedition!

You and your +1 could be heading off on the adventure of a lifetime!

Imagine waking up surrounded by towering glaciers, watching penguins in their natural habitat, and exploring one of the most remote places on Earth. Together!

🎁 THE PRIZE:
Two spots on our 10-day Classic Antarctica expedition aboard the Terra Nova Adventurer!

📅 Departure: March 31, 2027

HOW TO ENTER:
👉 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook
👉 Head to the link in our bio
👉 Sign up to our mailing list

⏰ ENTRY DEADLINE:
November 24, 2026

🏆 WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT:
The lucky winner will be announced on November 25, 2026!

Ready to explore the last great wilderness with someone special? Enter now for your chance to experience Antarctica together!

T&Cs apply. Flights and additional travel expenses are not included.

21/10/2026

“If we save the sea, we save our world.” 🌊

After nearly a century of exploring and documenting our planet, Sir David Attenborough, the legendary British naturalist, broadcaster and wildlife documentary filmmaker, reminds us just how deeply our lives are connected to the ocean.

Covering more than 70% of our planet, the ocean shapes our climate, supports extraordinary biodiversity and sustains life far beyond its shores.

A powerful perspective worth reflecting on. 💙

14/10/2026

From the Arctic to Antarctica - and back again. Every year. 🐦🌍

Meet the Arctic tern, one of the world’s most extraordinary migratory birds.

Each year, these small seabirds travel from their breeding grounds in the Arctic all the way to Antarctic waters, following summer from one end of the planet to the other.

And it’s quite the journey: travelling south takes several months, as they cross oceans and follow food-rich waters along the way. Over the course of a full annual migration, some Arctic terns can cover more than 70,000 kilometres.

By spending so much of their lives chasing summer between the two poles, they also experience more daylight than almost any other animal on Earth. ☀️

On World Migratory Bird Day, they’re an incredible reminder of just how connected even the most remote corners of our planet really are! 🐦❄️

11/10/2026

A shipwreck in Antarctica? Probably not what you’d expect to find among the ice. 👀🚢

But hidden at Enterprise Island are the remains of the Guvernøren, a Norwegian whaling vessel that caught fire in 1915.
The fire broke out during a celebration onboard, reportedly after a lamp was knocked over. With thousands of barrels of highly flammable whale oil onboard, the flames quickly spread. The captain deliberately ran the burning ship aground - and all 85 crew members were rescued safely.

More than a century later, parts of the wreck still rise above the Antarctic waters, a striking reminder of the continent’s whaling history.

Surrounded by glaciers and ice, it’s one of those unexpected sights that shows there’s much more to Antarctica than wildlife and dramatic landscapes.

Did you know this was here?

09/10/2026

Have you always dreamed of seeing a whale in the wild? 🐋

Antarctica might just be the place.

Whales can be spotted throughout the Antarctic expedition season, from humpbacks and minkes to the occasional orca. As the summer progresses, more whales arrive to feed in the nutrient-rich waters, making encounters increasingly common later in the season.

And the best part? You never quite know when one will appear.. a blow on the horizon, a tail beside the ship, or a curious visitor approaching your Zodiac.

One of those Antarctica moments you simply can’t plan. 💙

Discover authentic Antarctic expeditions with Terra Nova. Join small-group adventures for immersive, responsible exploration aboard our unique vessels.

03/10/2026

We’re incredibly excited to welcome LEE Hok Lam aboard as our very first Antarctic Classroom Fellow. 🎓❄️

The Antarctic Classroom Fellowship invites applicants from around the globe and gives one selected student a fully funded place on the Antarctic Classroom expedition.

Hok brings an inspiring mix of experience across medicine, global health, sustainable development, bioethics and youth leadership. He is currently pursuing his MBBS at the University of Hong Kong, works in United Nations partnerships, has co-authored research in bioethics and critical care, written for the South China Morning Post, and was named one of HKSAR’s Top 10 Outstanding Students and an SCMP Student of the Year.

We’re thrilled to have him joining us this December and can’t wait to see what he does with this experience!

This is the first Antarctic Classroom Fellowship - but certainly not the last! More opportunities will follow on future departures. ❄️

30/09/2026

We get it. When they’re this cute, the urge to cuddle them is very real. 🥹🐧

But in Antarctica, wildlife encounters are always on their terms. That means keeping a respectful distance, never touching, feeding or approaching the animals, and giving them plenty of space to move freely. Sometimes, curiosity gets the better of them and they decide to come closer to you! That’s when you simply stay still and let them lead the encounter. 🤍

Because as tempting as those cuddle-shaped little bodies may be, the most special way to experience Antarctic wildlife is exactly as it should be: wild, undisturbed and completely free!