Cruising Into the Great White on a Tour of Antarctica
The rugged, dreamy landscape of ice sheets, snowy mountains, and submerged icebergs, makes a tour to Antarctica a true adventure. As you make your way through polar waters, past ice floes and ancient glaciers, you’ll be awestruck at the abundant wildlife that thrives in this harsh, frozen habitat. Watch a rookery of native Adélie penguins build rocky nests, walk along colonies of breeding fur seals congregated on black sand beaches, or gaze in wonder at the incredible wingspan of a wandering albatross gliding overhead.
Trips to Antarctica are only possible between November and March. This is the summer season and from December to January the austral sun gifts the region 20 hours of daylight every day. Temperatures rise and some ice melts, allowing ships through.
Any journey to this dazzling white landscape of Earth’s most remote continent is an expedition. Let an Enchanting Travels consultant handhold you through the planning and execution of this voyage of a lifetime. We offer a choice of cruises on small ships with glass-domed observation lounges or all-boutique suite vessels with plush interiors and top-deck viewing platforms. On-board enjoy state-of-the-art amenities, gourmet meals, saunas, and a well-stocked library.
Choose to fly from Punta Arenas, Chile to Frei Station on gorgeous King George Island, avoiding sailing across the choppy waters of the Southern Ocean’s Drake Passage. Or sail the whole way starting your luxury cruise in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost tip of South America. Either way, set aside a few days to explore these far-flung gateways to the white continent.
Day trips on Zodiac rafts or kayaks take you through Antarctica’s smaller channels and permit shore landings. Each expedition is unique, determined by the weather and wildlife, and made richer by the presence of passionate polar naturalists, who also arrange engaging lectures on the geology, history, flora, and fauna of the region. Stops include former whaling outposts and research stations set against majestic mountains, and sites like Elsehul Bay, Salisbury Plains, Drygalski Fjord, and more. Listen to the squawking of Cuverville Island’s gentoo penguins, which sport vivid orange beaks. On Deception Island forget the biting cold, and soak in a geothermal hot spring. The still waters of narrow Lemaire Channel, flanked by steep glacial cliffs, provide an altogether different view of this unique land. Antarctica is truly a pristine environment beyond compare.
Popular Trips to Antarctica
Explore the incredible icy landscapes of South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, and enjoy an assortment of activities for a truly enchanting polar adventure. Board your modern cruise ship, and home for the next 17 days in Ushuaia. You will be sailing from the Beagle Channel towards the southernmost tip of South America, and then…
Savor spectacular views of Antarctica’s fabulous landscapes and wildlife over the course of 20 memorable days. Keep an eye out for endemic birds as well as Magellanic, Gentoo and Southern Rockhopper penguins around the Falklands. The expert naturalists on board will help you spot marine wildlife such as whales and seals as you sail through…
Venture out on an adventurous journey to the South Pole! Experience what only a few have experienced before you and cross the southernmost point of our earth – in just eleven days. You’ll be crossing the Drake Strait in an airplane instead of a ship, making it possible to do this journey in a short…
Experience all the highlights of the Antarctic Peninsula in just eight days! This expedition is ideal if you have limited time and are making your maiden voyage to the seventh continent. Fly over the famous Drake Strait by charter plane and land on King George Island in the archipelago of the South Shetland Islands, where…
Witness all the highlights that Antarctica has to offer on this epic 23-day expedition! Starting at the Falkland Islands, you will see albatross, dolphins, and five species of penguins. From there, you’ll continue to South Georgia, home to 300,000 king penguins, 50 million seabirds, and five million seals. Finally, you’ll explore the Antarctic Peninsula and…
Set off on a bucket-list adventure to the South Pole! Setting foot on the seventh continent is an experience reserved for only a few. Explore Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego and cross the Beagle Channel to reach the magical point at 90° South. On your return journey, the famous Drake Strait awaits you. Your expedition…
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