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Best Antarctica Cruises for Activities
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 still included for all guests, there are now many more adventure options to choose from.…
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Polar Bear Trips
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 graceful apex predator in the wild is a highlight for many guests. Below we have…
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Antarctic Penguins: Which species will I see on my cruise?
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 the journey south each summer season. Regardless of the cruise, guests will have the opportunity…
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Should I Sail or Fly Across the Drake Passage?
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. After experiencing many Drake crossings and fly cruise trips, below are our pros and cons…
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Why East Greenland is EPIC and should be on your bucket list.
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 see from the plane are most likely on the east coast of Greenland and, if…
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Is it worth it to add in the Falklands & South Georgia?
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 Peninsula is also the most time and cost efficient way to experience our southern Polar…
