jeudi 19 octobre 2017

Antarctica Cruises That Will Break The Ice

By Brenda Lee


A good place to start is knowing where you want to depart for this epic Antarctic adventure. There are several options, but the most common by far is the Argentina departure. There are also some Antarctica cruises that leave from Chile, as well as some Ross Sea tours that leave from South Africa or New Zealand.

The Antarctic Peninsula is both one of the easiest places to access on the continent and it is also one of the most beautiful. This is a good place to visit for those who are vacationing on a budget since these trips can be the shortest. Some of the main attractions are huge icebergs, Deception Island, jagged mountains, and all the amazing wildlife that the continent has to offer.

With how much there is to enjoy on this continent, it is easy to see why so many days are necessary to really get the most out of everything. For those who are on a budget, though, there are tours as short as six days, which can be much more affordable than the more extravagant ones. Some trips even depart for the continent by sea, and some visit the Weddell Sea, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands, lasting for as long as eighteen days.

Any ship that is traveling in the icy waters of the Antarctic must be equipped to meet the demands of such an environment. A strengthened hull protects the ship from any potential impact with icebergs, and smaller ships are usually used because they are more maneuverable and safer. Another important consideration is that only 100 people are allowed to disembark in Antarctica at once.

There are plenty of hikes that more active travelers can take, as well as gorgeous excursions to just relax. Those who want to get as close as they can to the wildlife might consider looking for a trip that including kayaking. Skiing and camping are other great options when it comes to getting the most out of this beautiful area.

It would probably come as a great surprise to no one to say that this continent is one of many different extremes. It is not only the coldest place on Earth, it is also the driest and the windiest. While getting as low as -129 degrees Fahrenheit, winds on the coast can get up to 200 miles per hour, and it only gets one or two inches of precipitation in an entire year.

Most of the wildlife in this area lives underwater. All of the creatures that do live on land rely on the underwater creatures in order to survive. This is a great place to see a variety of seabirds, seals, whales, and much more.

When it comes to wildlife, one of the first creatures on people's minds is the penguin. While these iconic flightless birds come in many different varieties, only four of them actually come onto the continent to breed. They spend three quarters of their time in the water since that is what their bodies were made for, so that is the best place to catch sight of penguins at their most majestic.




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