Whales and seals of the Weddell Sea

Many whales and seals can be spotted in the open water and among the packed sea ice of the Weddell Sea

Whales and seals of the Weddell Sea

Region: Antarctica

Destinations: Weddell Sea

​The Weddell Sea is abundant with whales and seals. Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Minke Whales, Leopard Seals, Crabeater Seals and Weddell Seals are frequently seen during our Weddell Sea voyages.

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