Antarctica: Through the Lens
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Departing
01 Jan 0001
Duration
0 days
Activity Level
Daily shore excursions, guided hikes & outings
Moderate
Season
2026, 2027
Polar Expeditions
Antarctica | Credit: Matt Horspool
Adelie Penguins on Ice
Antarctica | Credit: Scott Portelli
Antarctica | Credit: James Popsys
Shelter on a cliff-face
Antarctica | Credit: James Popsys
Antarctic Shelter
Antarctica | Credit: James Popsys
Fur Seal and Penguin on a rock
Iceberg
Antarctica | Credit: Scott Portelli
Two penguins standing on a rock
Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctica: Through the Lens
Highlights
Nigel Danson
Photographer
Nigel Danson is a YouTube creator and landscape photographer. Being dyslexic, photography had a profound impact on Nigel’s early life, when he uncovered the joys of developing images in a makeshift darkroom. He discovered his love of light and how it could create infinite possibilities of what was otherwise a static landscape. Nigel’s philosophy is to seize the moment, to capture the essence of his experiences. He runs workshops all over the world to share his knowledge and passion for landscape photography.
Nigel Danson will be a special guest photographer on our Antarctica: Through the Lens voyage, departing 1 February 2026.
Rachel Bigsby
Photographer
Considered to be a leading wildlife photographer amongst her contemporaries, Rachel Bigsby specialises in seabirds natural artistry.
She is a winner in five of the world’s most prestigious competitions as the winner of ‘Natural Artistry’ in Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the portfolio winner in Bird Photographer of the Year. She is also a Nikon creator, a published photographer by National Geographic, and a photographer for the RSPB and the National Trust.
Rachel Bigsby will be a special guest photographer on our Antarctica: Through the Lens voyage, departing 1 February 2026.
James Popsys
Photographer
James Popsys is a British Outdoor Photographer and YouTuber who lives in Wales. Before YouTube he worked as a commercial conceptual photographer but being a firm believer that all the best stuff in life happens outdoors, he prefers to send his time in the field rather than in Photoshop these days. James is drawn to documenting nature but also the human impact on it, for better and for worse.
James Popsys will be a special guest photographer on our Antarctica: Through the Lens voyage, departing 1 February 2026.
Mads Peter Iversen
Photographer
Mads Peter Iversen, is a photographer living in Denmark. An educated schoolteacher with a master degree in educational philosophy, after trying out other photography genres, such as headshot photography and commercial videography with great success, he settled on fine art landscape pictures. Mads started out as a photographer in 2011 and his experience with video editing goes back to 2002. Mads finds inspiration all over the world but he’s especially drawn to the nordic, cold and harsh yet stunningly beautiful nature.
Mads Peter Iversen will be a special guest photographer on our Antarctica: Through the Lens voyage, departing 1 February 2026.
Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove
Photographer
Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove is a full-time Belgian Icelandic nature photographer working out of Reykjavík, Iceland. Being inspired by extremes, he has largely dedicated his photography to documenting the Arctic, with a special focus on volcanic eruptions & the Icelandic Highlands. Most recently, he received international attention for his dedication to documenting the Fagradalsfjall & Svartsengi volcanic eruptions in Iceland. With his work surrounding volcanoes, he focuses on showing the exceptional beauty within the chaos, whilst highlighting the creation within the destruction. Jeroen is also a self-published author and teaches photography through workshops & ebooks.
Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove will be a special guest photographer on our Antarctica: Through the Lens voyage, departing 1 February 2026.
Jack Lodge
Photographer
Jack Lodge is a professional landscape and nature photographer from Wimborne, Dorset in the South West of England, UK. Through his photography, Jack strives to capture the change of each season, documenting the ever changing landscape and nature around us. His photography varies from enchanting ancient woodlands in the heart of the Dorset countryside, to dramatic seascapes and snow-capped mountains in Italy and Norway.
Jack Lodge will be a special guest photographer on our Antarctica: Through the Lens voyage, departing 1 February 2026.
Roman Fox
Photographer
Roman is a photographer from London with a focus on travel and light. He doesn’t have a specific niche or subject but likes to shoot anything that catches his eye. He also runs a travel photography blog and YouTube channel.
Roman Fox will be a special guest photographer on our Antarctica: Through the Lens voyage, departing 1 February 2026.
Scott Portelli
Photography Guide
Scott Portelli is an international award-winning wildlife, nature and underwater photographer. He’s a member of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) and is regarded as a leading professional in his field. Scott has spent thousands of hours in remote locations across the globe filming and photographing nature, wildlife, the underwater environment and wild places.
Scott has spent over a decade working in the polar regions with a focus on Antarctica, the Subantarctic and Arctic regions, producing a unique portfolio of fine art photography that showcases the intricate environment and its intriguing inhabitants. Working in extreme conditions, Scott’s photography provides a rarely seen glimpse above and below the surface in some of the harshest places on the planet.
As a professional nature, wildlife, underwater and aerial photographer, Scott spends a lot of time travelling the world to remote destinations in search of some of the most amazing creatures on the planet. For Scott, it is about the journey, bringing an idea to life by capturing a moment in time or by evoking an emotion. Each image has a unique story that is usually a very intimate moment that Scott may have shared with the subject.
“To create interesting concepts, it sometimes involves me immersing myself in an environment in order to research the location, subject matter and what opportunities may present themselves. I once spent two months on the back of a snow mobile in Baffin Island, Canadian Arctic in minus 37 degrees just to do a reconnaissance of the region for a series of photos I wanted to produce. In the end, I love what I do and I love sharing the natural world through photography.”
Scott was awarded at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year in London in 2016, announced National Winner of the Sony World Photography Awards 2016 and Winner at Travel Photographer of the Year 2015. More recently, he was awarded winner in the Animal Behaviour Category at the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year ANZANG 2017, winner in the Underwater Category of the Asferico International Nature Photography Awards 2018 and runner up in the Behaviour Category at Underwater Photographer of the Year 2019. His conservation documentary also took out two awards at the prestigious French Underwater Film Festival in Marseille.
Scott's other notable awards include:
- 3rd Prize - National Geographic Travel Photo Contest - Nature Category 2019
- Winner - 13th Annual Black & White Spider Awards 2018
- Highly Honoured - Nature's Best, Windland Smith Rice International Awards 2018
- Winner - Sony World Photography Awards 2016
An accredited licensed RPAS/UAV Pilot, Scott has worked on aerial projects for some of Australia’s most sought-after tourism destinations.
Scott runs photography workshops and lectures to show enthusiasts and experts alike the best way to get the most out of their photography. On his Polar tours he specialises in Nature & Wildlife photography bringing the best tips and techniques for photographing in challenging locations.
Scott Portelli will be a special guest photographer on our Antarctica: Through the Lens voyage, departing 25 January 2027.
Meet the Photographers Joining our 2026 Voyage
Onboard this dedicated Photography expedition, you’ll have the privilege of learning from our accomplished Photography Guides and renowned Special Guest Photographers, who will provide captivating lectures, insightful presentations and invaluable tips to help you capture unforgettable moments in Antarctica like a professional.
Included Activities
Bird Watching
Lectures on wildlife, our environment, history and destinations
Marine Mammal Spotting
Photography
Polar Plunge
Scenic Cruising
Trips Ashore
Walking
Wildlife Watching
Zodiac Cruising
Our Ship
The Sylvia Earle
Capacity
130 Passengers Maximum
Year built
2022
Cabins
71
Length
104 m
Decks
8
Speed
10-12 knots
