Antarctica trip - Antarctica
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An expedition to Antarctica is an
unforgettable journey of discovery. Breathtaking floating castles
of ice glisten in the warmth of the austral sun.. moments later
they are aglow in an iridescent display of color. This immense
wilderness is a fabulous place & a virtually pristine paradise
for wildlife with incomparable scenery of mountains, snow and ice.
It is a privilege to visit the awe-inspiring land and experience the special magic that has lured explorers, adventurers and
scientists for more than two centuries.
Few have experienced Antarctica,
truly the last pristine region on earth and land like no other in the geography and history of the
world. And fewer still have combined their journey to include her outer islands or the Chilean Fjords. Your days
will be filled with unparalleled opportunities to observe this abundant wildlife.
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By Gap Adventures: 11 Days starting from $5,395
A true adventure to the world's most remote wilderness! Our 11-day Antarctica Classic expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic P.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 11 Days starting from $3,590
A true adventure to the world's most remote wilderness! Our 11-day Antarctica Classic expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic P.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 11 Days starting from $4,299
A true adventure to the world's most remote wilderness! Our 11-day Antarctica Classic expedition focuses on the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic P.. (click for more)
By Quark: 11 Days starting from $3,890
A softer adventure with a relaxed pace, yet all the thrills - wildlife, research stations, icebergs and more. Expedition Ships: Adventures in Comfort... (click for more)
By Quark: 11 Days starting from $5,290
A softer adventure with a relaxed pace, yet all the thrills - wildlife, research stations, icebergs and more. Expedition Ships: Adventures in Comfort... (click for more)
By Quark: 11 Days starting from $6,100
This itinerary is delivered at a comfortable pace. Shore landings will be in the Peninsula. There is an in-depth education program, covering all aspec.. (click for more)
By SilverSea: 11 Days starting from $9,776
Antarctica- The White Continent
A frosted wilderness of glistening white as far as the eye can see. Natural ice sculptures like enormous works of a.. (click for more)
By Collette Tours: 12 Days starting from $7,199
Take a voyage of discovery to the world's southernmost continent, Antarctica, a land of unparalleled beauty and natural history. From the comfort of y.. (click for more)
By Quark: 12 Days starting from $6,400
This expedition is for people who enjoy active adventures. Every sailing offers an average of two activities off the ship per day while in the Antarct.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 13 Days starting from $6,690
Join us on a voyage of discovery to Antarctica - our planet's last frontier - a fabulous and virtually pristine paradise. Our ice-strengthened expedit.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 13 Days starting from $4,295
Join us on a voyage of discovery to Antarctica - our planet's last frontier - a fabulous and virtually pristine paradise. Our ice-strengthened expedi.. (click for more)
By Abercrombie and Kent: 14 Days starting from $9,995
One of our most popular journeys to the deep south, this program offers the best of the Antarctic Peninsula: vast colonies of penguin, frolicking mari.. (click for more)
By Abercrombie and Kent: 14 Days starting from $9,995
Travel with expert naturalists and guides aboard MV 'Le Boreal' to observe the wildlife and marine life of the South Atlantic. On this mission trip, v.. (click for more)
By Abercrombie and Kent: 14 Days starting from $7,595
From vast penguin colonies to massive, stately icebergs, explore the best of Antarctica by sea and land. .. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 14 Days starting from $7,595
Explore the rugged, remote South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the continent’s most dramatic landscapes and impressive wil.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 14 Days starting from $4,890
Explore the rugged, remote South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the continent’s most dramatic landscapes and impressive wil.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 14 Days starting from $5,999
Explore the rugged, remote South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the continent’s most dramatic landscapes and impressive.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 14 Days starting from $4,799
Join us on a voyage of discovery to Antarctica - our planet's last frontier - a fabulous and virtually pristine paradise. Our ice-strengthened expedi.. (click for more)
By General Tours: 14 Days starting from $6,399
Each Day Unfolds with a New Adventure... The ice-strengthened MV Ushuaia is perfect for this voyage, nimble enough to sail safely where the larger sh.. (click for more)
By Lindblad: 15 Days starting from $10,250
Our journey to the "White Continent" offers six days of exploration on the incomparably beautiful Antarctic Peninsula and the surrounding islands and .. (click for more)
By MT Sobek: 15 Days starting from $6,150
Here's a trip for those with the heart and soul of a true explorer! Far south beyond the imaginary line of the Antarctic Circle (latitude 66° 33') is .. (click for more)
By National Geographic: 15 Days starting from $10,760
Traveling aboard the state-of-the-art National Geographic Explorer, encounter the spectacular Antarctic Peninsula and the surrounding islands and wate.. (click for more)
By Quark: 15 Days starting from $7,500
The goal of this 15-day expedition is to cross where the sun shines for 24-hours. Optional camping and kayaking are available. This 15-day expedition .. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 16 Days starting from $5,595
Join us on a voyage of discovery to our planet's last great wilderness - Antarctica, a fabulous and virtually pristine paradise for wildlife with inc.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 17 Days starting from $6,499
Join us on a voyage of discovery to our planet's last great wilderness - Antarctica, a fabulous and virtually pristine paradise for wildlife with inc.. (click for more)
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By SilverSea: 17 Days starting from $12,195
Embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard Prince Albert II operated by Silverseas.
A frosted wilderness.. (click for more)
By SilverSea: 17 Days starting from $8,676
Antarctica- The White Continent
A frosted wilderness of glistening white as far as the eye can see. Natural ice sculptures like enormous works of a.. (click for more)
By SilverSea: 17 Days starting from $9,747
Antarctica- The White Continent
A frosted wilderness of glistening white as far as the eye can see. Natural ice sculptures like enormous works of a.. (click for more)
By CruiseWest: 19 Days starting from $13,899
Expedition to the White Continent. Terra Incognita. This place at the edge of the world has fascinated people since its discovery in the early 1800s. .. (click for more)
By Abercrombie and Kent: 20 Days starting from $15,795
South Georgia adds another dimension to your Antarctic adventure: see king penguin, fur seal and elephant seal, with a focus on Sir Ernest Shackleton'.. (click for more)
By Abercrombie and Kent: 20 Days starting from $11,195
Travel to Antarctica aboard the mv Minerva. Add a visit to the rugged shores of South Georgia and the Falkland Islands to your Antarctica adventures... (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 20 Days starting from $7,745
See it all on this adventure. With wilderness treks, cruising and a city stay, there truly is something for everyone. Marvel at the glaciers of Antarc.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 20 Days starting from $5,940
See it all on this adventure. With wilderness treks, cruising and a city stay, there truly is something for everyone. Marvel at the glaciers of Ant.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 20 Days starting from $6,799
See it all on this adventure. With wilderness treks, cruising and a city stay, there truly is something for everyone. Marvel at the glaciers of Antar.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 20 Days starting from $11,199
Experience vast penguin rookeries and seal colonies on this awe-inspiring voyage to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. A 20-day voyag.. (click for more)
By MT Sobek: 20 Days starting from $8,025
Our grandest Antarctic journey offers the many splendors of the Antarctic Peninsula plus two big bonuses: the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. The .. (click for more)
By Quark: 20 Days starting from $10,300
This 20-day expedition is for people who are always on the move. It offers an average of three activities off the ship per day while in the Falkland I.. (click for more)
By Quark: 20 Days starting from $10,400
This expedition features a relaxed pace with shore landings in Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, an in-dep.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 21 Days starting from $7,795
Hike the rugged Patagonia mountains, enjoy the spectacular scenery and Argentinean culture, then rest your body but awaken your curiosity with a 10 da.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 21 Days starting from $6,090
Hike the rugged Patagonia mountains, enjoy the spectacular scenery and Argentinean culture, then rest your body but awaken your curiosity with a 10 da.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 21 Days starting from $7,299
Hike the rugged Patagonia mountains, enjoy the spectacular scenery and Argentinean culture, then rest your body but awaken your curiosity with a 10 da.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 22 Days starting from $6,645
Soak in Argentina's unspoiled beauty with visits to glaciers and national parks before embarking on an Antarctic adventure! Cross into polar waters w.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 23 Days starting from $6,795
A fascinating 23-day Argentinean exploration through one of the world’s most pristine rugged territories: Patagonia! Enjoy the breath-taking rugged la.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 23 Days starting from $7,299
Soak in Argentina's unspoiled beauty with visits to glaciers and national parks before embarking on an Antarctic adventure! Cross into polar waters w.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 23 Days starting from $12,899
Experience vast penguin rookeries and seal colonies on this journey to the Antarctic Peninsula, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. A true wildlif.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 23 Days starting from $14,640
Experience vast penguin rookeries and seal colonies on this journey to the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands and South Georgia. A true wildlife ad.. (click for more)
By Gap Adventures: 24 Days starting from $7,799
A fascinating 24-day Argentinean exploration through one of the world’s most pristine rugged territories: Patagonia! Enjoy the breathtaking rugged lan.. (click for more)
By Lindblad: 25 Days starting from $17,590
Decades of exploring Antarctica and the surrounding region have given the Lindblad staff the expertise and time needed to uncover important landing si.. (click for more)
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Antarctica
Information
Take advantage of the long days of southern
summer, you will explore the vast colonies of penguins, observe some of
the great whales, watch hundreds of seals resting lazy on ice floes, and
marvel at the extraordinary variety of shapes, sizes and colors of
icebergs. Numerous seabirds trail in our wade, while the vistas are
magnificent, with towering glaciers and dramatic cliffs that drop almost
vertically into the sea.
Travel
Information
Visas: Since no-one owns Antarctica
no-one needs a visa to visit it. However, shipping schedules are at
the mercy of the ice and elements so, even if you are travelling
directly from your home country, you will need to bring a valid
passport since your vessel could quite possibly pull into the port
of another country for shelter. You will need visas for any
countries that your ship visits en route to Antarctica.
Health risks: Hypothermia, sunburn, dehydration, frostbite
and snow blindness
Time: Clock time is largely irrelevant (the tourist season
has about 20 hours' daylight each day), but most bases set their
clocks in accordance with their home countries.
Electricity: Each ship and each base has its own independent
electricity supply, but many of the ships are Russian with a 220V/50
Hz output into a standard European two-pin socket.
When To Go
Tourists cannot visit Antarctica during
the winter; pack ice extends 1000km (620mi) around the continent
making ship access impossible and the darkness (almost 24 hours a
day) does not lift until summer time. Add to this the midwinter
'chill' - temperatures can be -80 or 90° Celsius - and you begin to
realise that summer might be slightly more pleasant anyway.
November finds
penguins mating and nesting with eggs. October
and November are early summer when the pack ice is breaking up and
the birds, especially penguins, are courting and mating.
December and January represent the
height of summer and thus
the warmer months on the continent. Daylight lasts nearly 24 hours, penguin chicks emerge, and whale
sightseeing's increase.
February is the end of summer and many
chicks are leaving their nests. Many consider February the best time
for whale sightings. Antarctic summers are blessed with 18-24 hours
of daylight. In the late summer months of
February and March there are terrific whale-watching opportunities
and the adult penguins are ashore moulting. Remember also that some
vessels visit Antarctica 10 or more times in a single season and the
staff members and lecturers on these ships can become jaded and
burnt out well before the end of the summer.
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