The Schollaert Channel, along with nearby Anvers Island, wasn’t discovered until the late 1800s by the same Belgian explorers who ventured through Gerlache Strait. Before it was a hotspot for scenic cruising in Antarctica, Schollaert Channel was considered a hub for Gentoo penguins. In fact, the islands surrounding the channel aren’t populated by human beings, so the Schollaert Channel possesses a beautiful tranquility you can appreciate from your ship.