Minke Whale
Balaenoptera acutorostrata
🐋 Whale
About Minke Whale
The smallest of the baleen whales commonly seen in Antarctic waters, Minke Whales are curious and often approach boats. They can grow up to 10 meters long and are identified by their pointed snout and distinctive white band on their flippers.
Where to See Them
Antarctic Circle
High chance Jan-Mar, Dec
Antarctica Peninsula
High chance Jan-Apr, Nov-Dec
Gerlache Strait
High chance Jan-Mar, Dec
South Shetland Islands
High chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Weddell Sea
High chance Jan-May, Nov-Dec
Bellingshausen Sea
Good chance Jan-Mar, Dec
Drake Passage
Good chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Ross Sea
Good chance Jan-Mar, Dec
South Orkney Islands
Good chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec