The Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands are the most accessible parts of the region and offer one of the most remarkable settings for luxury yacht charter. This captivating cruising area features rugged volcanic scenery, abundant wildlife and hundreds of icy bays and offshore islands that feel untouched. Visit in November to witness the dramatic breakup of pack ice, the beginning of seabird courtship and the landscape at its most pristine. December and January bring warmer conditions with almost twenty hours of sunlight each day, along with the arrival of penguin chicks and newborn seal pups. By February and March, sunsets become spectacular, penguin chicks begin to fledge, and the reduced ice pack allows yachts to travel deeper into the Polar Circle and the Weddell Sea.