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Crossing the Antarctic Circle. Antarctica - Off the Beaten Path. Enjoy optional activities ranging from overnight kayaking, camping, ski touring, snowshoeing, trekking, zodiac cruising, and field photography as you explore the dramatic landscape of the 7th continent - Antarctica. Antarctic Small Ship Expedition. Leaving from Ushuaia, Argentina, this day small ship expedition cruise of Antarctica is an excellent value and takes you through the Beagle Channel and across the mythical waters of the Drake Passage.
Explore one of the most spectacular places on earth, the coldest, highest, windiest, driest, and most remote continent - Antarctica.
Classic Antarctica. Explore amazing Antarctic scenery - pristine wilderness of sea, snow, ice, mountains, and an incredible abundance of wildlife on this day Antarctic cruise on the MV Ushuaia cruise ship. Polar Circle Air Cruise. This tour is excellent for those who wish to maximize time in Antarctica and minimize time sailing the high seas crossing the Drake Passage.
Classic Luxury Antarctica Air Cruise. Fly from Punta Arenas Chile, over the Drake Passage to King George Island and board the Hebridean Sky, your small luxury cruise ship where we will follow in the footsteps of explorers on the Antarctic Peninsula spotting penguins, orca, humpback whales, and much more with the help of expert guides. Emblematic Antarctica. Marvel at the impressive ice fields and cross the legendary Drake Passage on this extraordinary day cruise aboard L'Austral. Sail from Ushuaia to an enchanting polar desert, a final frontier where penguins number in the thousands and humpback whales patrol the icy waters.
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Ross Sea. Retrace the steps of great explorers like Shackleton, Ross, and Scott as you pass through the "Forgotten Islands" and the remote menagerie of Macquarie Island. South Georgia.
This is the extremely cold area of Explore amazing Antarctic scenery - pristine wilderness of sea, snow, ice, mountains, and an incredible abundance of wildlife on this day Antarctic cruise on the MV Ushuaia cruise ship. Take part on this unique day expedition cruise aboard the Plancius where your ship becomes your floating hotel for Antarctic adventures. Learn about Antarctica's geography, wildlife and fragile ecosystems on this once in a lifetime adventure. Hebridean Sky XXI The passenger Hebridean Sky is an ice-strengthened, all-suite expedition ship featuring picture windows in every cabin and private balconies on several suites.
During breeding season, the northern tip of South Georgia may have more megafauna per square meter than any other place on earth. Visited on a limited number of cruises to Antarctica, travelers encounter a sea of thousands of black and white King Penguins and albatrosses. Glide silently in sea kayaks spying seals, seabirds, and yes, more penguins.
While not …. A few, those visiting the Ross Sea , may visit or depart from New Zealand. How Long? Without the flight, you'll need at least a ten day trip starting and finishing from Ushuaia to get an optimal experience on the Antarctic continent. Trips to the Ross Sea last around 30 days.
On which ship? All of our ships that sail to Antartica have strengthened hulls designed for the demands of the Antarctic and exceed the highest safety standards. We only offer cruises on small ships, as large cruise ships are not allowed to disembark in many places. Only passengers are allowed to disembark in Antarctica at one time, so we recommend a ship of around passengers if you want to maximize your time exploring, as all passengers can be on land at once and don't have to rotate in shifts onland.
Contact an Adventure Life Antarctica cruise expert for help choosing the perfect ship for your needs. What is there to do and see? All of our small ship Antarctica cruises feature zodiac excursions and hikes for up-close encounters with Antarctic wildlife. Some ships have sea kayaks that give a unique perspective of penguins, whales and other wildlife. Best Time of Year to Travel to Antarctica. Deciding what time of year is "best" to visit Antarctica really depends on your specific interests. Would you rather see penguin chicks or icescapes in their most pristine splendor?
Or perhaps you are looking most forward to sighting whales throughout the trip. This guide will help you determine the right time for your adventure. Antarctica Weather. Weather is, of course, unpredictable. However, it is good to be as prepared as possible for what you might experience on your expedition. This guide will help travelers know what to expect for weather conditions on an Antarctica cruise.
Traveling in the Extreme Climate of Antarctica Flexibility, and patience is key. The weather in both Antarctica and Patagonia is unpredictable and can impact both flights and landings at sea. The captian of your ship will make decisions on where to visit and what activities are available based upon wind, temperature, and sea conditions. An Antarctic itinerary should be considered a rough "plan A" that will be adjusted as the climate dictates.
The Antarctic Peninsula - is the most frequently visited region. This is the most accessible, and wildlife-rich area of Antarctica. The Ross Sea - is remote and normally visited on cruises of 30 days or more. The Weddell Sea - is the area east of the Antarctic Peninsula infrequntly visited and frequently clogged with massive icebergs is the resting place of Shackelton's ship, the Endurance. Antarctica FAQs. Booked a trip to Antarctica?
Now what? From what gear to pack to the best times of year to go, our FAQ article will answer some of the most commonly asked traveler questions. This will hopefully help you feel better prepared for an adventure of a lifetime to the Great White Continent! Antarctica Wildlife. Antarctica expeditions offer amazing wildlife viewing opportunities - whales, seals, and penguins are just a few of the species you will encounter! Learn more about the variety of wildlife that could possibly join you on your adventure. We have also included helpful resources about wildlife to determine when to plan your trip.
Choosing an Antarctica Cruise or Tour. These are first class, double decker, full bed reclining buses that serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Did I mention there is entertainment on board?
And WiFi? And Liquor? I digress, point is that Argentinian bus travel is the most efficient thing in the country. There is a connection in Rio Gallegos where you can switch buses and be on your merry way to Ushuaia. I would recommend the bus for anyone that wants to save money or time. In order to purchase bus tickets you can go to the retiro bus station in Buenos Aires a few days before you leave and purchase your tickets. I always purchase by ticket the day I was leaving and never had a problem.
Antarctica is not governed by any one country in the world. Instead, there are a group of nations that govern the area under various Antarctica Treaties. This means that you if you are on a ship with people, if you only land 5 times, you have a 1 in 5 chance of stepping foot on the island. Plan for a ship between people, they will still let everyone go if its There are different itineraries that go to different parts of Antarctica.
Since we are cheap skates and want to save our wallets the cheapest cruises are the itineraries with days. Make sure to look for a triple cabin to save the most money. My cruise was with GAP Adventures and they have one of the newest ships in the entire Antarctica cruise ship fleet. There were rumors that in order to find the cheap Antarctica cruises you had to be in Ushuaia. You can contact me for the list and you can contact the operators from your own home.
You may have to spend more time on the water because of the infamous Drake Passage. If you are lucky like me, it will be smooth and you will be able to maximize your time in Antarctica. All prices are in USD.
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