Deception Island

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Deception Island

Island · Antarctica ·

Caldera of an active volcano with whaling history & penguins

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I Went Skiing in Antarctica — and How You Can, Too

"On the first possible ski day we landed at Deception Island, rode a zodiac to shore, and were greeted by a lone gentoo penguin before I clicked into my bindings to ski a volcano—an ascent of about 1,157 feet that rewarded us with sweeping views of the island and Whalers Bay, and surprisingly creamy turns despite the location's reputation." - Melissa McGibbon Melissa McGibbon Melissa McGibbon is an award-winning adventure travel writer. She is the destinations editor for Powder Magazine, and you can find her work on Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Outside, The Points Guy, Backpacker, Ski, Scuba Diving, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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These Cruise Lines Are Turning Leisure Travelers into Citizen Scientists

"A moody caldera in Bransfield Strait, part of the South Shetland Islands, known for its active volcano and extinct whaling station."

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Deception Island

Zach

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The historical context of the island is incredibly fascinating. The fact that you are standing on an important piece of whaling history in the Antarctic region is very interesting and fascinating. Lovely penguins too.

David T.

Google

Amazing place. It started in sunshine and as we landed at telephone bay it started raining and snowing. The walk round the crater was interesting

Jordan E.

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I went back in Jan 2024, but have been reminiscing ever since! Deception island was my first (almost) look at antarctica and it was so breathtaking! Honestly the whole experience leaves me speechless. Cool place (literally), 5/5 would recommend!! Haha

Liju T.

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The views are amazing and the water around the island is warm to hot due to volcanic activity

Michael B.

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The pics speak for themselves. An amazing stop to look forward to when traveling in the Antarctica

s V.

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It is in the South Shetland Islands close to the Antarctic Peninsula with a large and usually "safe" natural harbour, which is occasionally affected by the underlying active volcano. This island is the caldera of an active volcano, which seriously damaged local scientific stations in 1967 and 1969. The island previously held a whaling station. It is now a tourist destination with over 15,000 visitors per year. The island is roughly circular and horseshoe-shaped, with a maximum diameter around 15 km (9.3 mi). The highest peak, Mount Pond on the east side of the island, has an elevation of 539 m (1,768 ft), while Mount Kirkwood on the west has an elevation of 452 m (1,483 ft). It is an active volcano and last eruption was in 1970. We went to the island on cruise ship and walked around the rim of the volcano crater. Terrain on the island is rocky, sand all blackish in colour from volcanic activity. Can see strange kelps and penguins here. The walk around the rim requires high fitness and is about 8 km long on uneven and loose terrain. Popular area with tourists. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Great place for photography.

Larry M.

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You enter through a somewhat narrow channel into the water-filled caldera. Ashore the beach is steaming from the residual volcanic activity. Penguins and birds are everywhere amidst the remnants of a whaling station. Awesome visit.

Helen E.

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This was a great spot to hike and get up close to the whaling history in Antarctica. We walked around the small bay and up to Peter’s Pillars viewpoint. Some of the ladies took advantage of the Hurtigruten support to go for a polar bear swim. Seals were kept at a distance for safety and we had to carry sticks in case we needed to give them a distraction.