Antarctica: Essential information
Any expedition travel to Antarctica requires flexibility and adaptation to ever changing circumstances. The weather like anywhere else, is unpredictable. From preparation to packing, traveling with your family and health and safety, discover the top tips from our destination experts in our Antarctica travel guide before you set out.
Preparation for Antarctica
It is easy to forget that there are no airports or port infrastructure in the Antarctic Peninsula for tourists (travelers reach the ship by boat). So, travel protection plans are vital to help protect you against the unexpected. Some coverage you should consider for an Antarctic trip might include: Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay, and more. It is better to be safe than sorry!
Packing for Antarctica
We recommend that you avoid expensive designer luggage that is easily damaged. It is not suited for the terrain or the excursions. Note that at certain points during the expedition you will be required to handle your own luggage, however, we can always provide special assistance upon request.
The maximum weight allowed on the flights to and from Antarctica is 20 kg (44 Lb.) per passenger, including hand luggage if you’re on an air and cruise program. Excess luggage will be kept in custody by and handed over to you upon your return from Antarctica. It is not possible to purchase extra allowance.
Traveling with Family in Antarctica
Children are admitted from the age of 8 years if accompanied by a fully responsible adult. Participants who are 75 years of age and older must submit a medical certificate of fitness.
Health and Safety in Antarctica
Do note that no vaccinations are needed for your trip but preparation and packing is of the utmost importance. Anyone with health issues, big or small, should always consult a doctor before going on an Antarctic trip. Due to its geographic location and isolation from well-equipped city hospitals, your health should be a priority. The Antarctic has a surprisingly dry atmosphere so please remember to drink lots of liquids.
Your safety on and off the boat is our prime concern. We will have a detailed itinerary of the journey ready for you so you can be as prepared and relaxed as possible. And once you’ve found your sea legs do remember we may run a safety drill on the ship.
Refer to further Antarctica safety and security tips from your government.
We’re happy to advise you further on travel tips for Antarctica and plan a customized Antarctica vacation that is tailored to your interests and preferences. Get in touch with us for your free quote.
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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