The Palmer Station Safe Boating Map defines the area of operations accessible by the Zodiac fleet from Palmer Station (commonly known as the "boating area" or "boating limits") without requiring support from the LMG. Portions of the boating area are restricted for ecological and/or safety reasons for all or part of the year.
List of Islands within the Boating Area
- Amsler Island (see also: Norsel Point)
- Bonaparte Point
- Breaker Island
- Christine Island
- Cormorant Island
- Dead Seal Rocks
- De Laca Island
- Elephant Rocks
- Hellerman Rocks
- Hermit Island
- Humble Island
- Jacobs Island
- Janus Island
- Laggard Island
- Limitrophe Island
- Lipps Island
- Litchfield Island
- Norsel Point (see also: Amsler Island)
- Shortcut Island
- Shortcut Point
- Stepping Stones
- Torgersen Island
Scientists do visit islands outside of the boating limits, some rarely and others regularly.
