Activities in Antarctica have come a long way since the first tourist vessels sailed to the 7th Continent in the late 1960’s. In the early days of expedition travel, shore landings were the sole activity offered. While shore landings are…
One of the main draws to visiting the Arctic is the chance to see polar bears in their natural habitat, on the sea ice. The white bear is an icon of the northern polar region and seeing this powerful, yet…
The words Antarctica and penguins go hand in hand. Without a doubt penguins are the most popular residents of the 7th continent and getting a closer look at these entertaining birds is one of the main reasons many travelers make…
There are two ways to access the Antarctic Peninsula: sail or fly across the Drake Passage. When sailing the Drake Passage, Antarctica cruises depart from Ushuaia, Argentina. Fly the Drake trips depart from either Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales, Chile.…
If you have ever had a window seat on a flight between North America and Europe you may have looked down mid-flight and noticed incredibly rugged mountain peaks alongside the second largest ice sheet in the world. The peaks you…
There’s no doubt the main draw to the Southern Ocean is the Antarctic Peninsula, where guests can step foot on the 7th Continent, see up to three species of penguins, seals, icebergs and glaciers galore. A trip to the Antarctic…
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