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All you need to know about traveling to Antarctica

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Sid Kumar

Perhaps one of the most secluded and divergent places on the planet, Antarctica is an explorer’s dream, a traveler’s paradise, and a researcher’s heaven. The closest continent to Antarctica is South America. The five months between November and March is the ideal time to visit the land of ice. Visitors mainly flock to the coastal area of Antarctica which is ice-free. The population is thin during winter while in summer; approximately 35,000 people visit the continent. It is one of the life experiences and cruising makes it all the more enchanting. The chilly winds, spectacular glaciers, enrapturing icebergs are everything we have read in books. So, here are a few tips about cruising to Antarctica.

 

  1. Beagle Channel – The Beagle Channel was once considered to be the “end of the world”. The cruise goes around the Land of Fire or Tierra del Fuego which is a bewildering area. It is a paradise for researchers with its abundant wildlife and unlimited scope for exploration. The course of this cruise is between Ushuaia in Argentina and Tierra del Fuego in Antarctica. It is one of the most popular Antarctica cruises
  2. Unravel your inner adventurer – Cruises from Antarctica brings back people with an album of scenic beauty in their hearts. Whaler’s Bay on Deception Island has black volcanic sand and hot springs. Petermann Island is the abode of gentoo penguins and Adelie penguins. Wilhelmina Bay has a lot of seals and whales. Port Lockroy is famous for gentoo penguins and cormorants with blue eyes. Half Moon Island has a mesmerizing surrounding with many penguins insight, Antarctic terns, and gulls. Whales also visit this area frequently. Lastly, Emperor penguins can be spotted at a lot of these places. The period of cruising can vary from 10 days to almost 30 days.
  3. Hurtigruten cruises – These cruises offer fascinating expedition packages. Unlike other destinations, in Antarctica, it is better to book the expedition tickets with your cruise line company. They can safely take you around spots like Neko Harbour, Brown Bluff, Antarctic Sound, etc. The scenic beauty, wildlife, and completely deserted lifestyle are altogether different experiences. Hurtigruten also offers cruises from Antarctica to other ports. 
  4. Be an early bird – Antarctica cruises are smaller in size compared to cruises to other destinations. There are usually hundred to five hundred people on board. Thus, it is recommended to book a trip at least 6 months before you decide to start your journey. It will help you to avail offers, discounts because the tickets are expensive. Pack plenty of winter clothes because the temperature ranges between -10C to -60C. 
  5. Antarctic Sound – Have a mesmerizing view of Adelie penguins on beaches. Hope Bay has an Argentine military base and the heroes standing strong against every weather and struggle. Elephant Island tells an unfortunate tale of the Shackelton expedition that failed and how the crew tried hard to survive against every odd. This cruise allows the visitors to witness the white beauty that Antarctica is.

 

Hurry and book your Antarctica cruises today and be ready to experience a dream. 

 

Author’s bio: Kalpesh has been on an Antarctica cruise during January. His experience was spellbinding. 

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