Discover the Beauty ofthe White Continent

withAntarctica Cruises

Antarctica, also known as the white continent is becoming very

popular with travelers. The entire place is a sprawling wilderness of

ice that is home to sea lions, penguins, whales and exotic birds.

What better way to explore the unknown than from the comfort of a

luxury cruise liner.Antarctica Cruisesare conducted from

December to February because at other times of the year, this place

experiences extreme cold. Important cruise lines offering journeys

to this vast continent are Oceania Cruises, Silversea, Celebrity

Cruises, Crystal Cruises and Ponant Cruises.

What do you experience on an Antarctica luxury cruise?

The cruises usually start from any of the ports in the Patagonian

Peninsula. It takes you to the Falkland Islands and South Shetland

Islands, which are breathtakingly beautiful. Falkland’s colonial

villages give a very old-world feeling, while the enormous array of

seals in South Shetland Islands is fascinating. The ship will stop at

many places in the Antarctic continent so that you can experience its

rugged wilderness at close quarters. Two unforgettable places here

are the Half Moon Island and the Cuverville Island. The former is

spell binding with its striking mountains and majestic whales while

the later is home to an enormous penguin population. Other lovely

places here are Lemaire Channel, Elephant Island and Hope Bay.

Important points to note before taking this journey

The journey to this continent is unlike any other cruise experience.

You have to first fly to the port of embarkation, which can be for

more than 12 hours. The weather at sea can be harsh and the ports

that you will be stopping over in Antarctica are unlike what you see

in other parts of the world. There are no markets for shopping. You

will experience daylight for 20 hours in a day, which gives a very

different feeling. It is possible to bypass a scheduled stop because of

the difficult weather. Clothing for the trip is mostly casual so bring

lots of these types, so that you can layer one on top of the other.

Other requirements for the weather in this region are water-proof

rubber pants, boots and jacket, gloves, thermal underwear, bathing

suit and sunglasses. In order to enjoy the region’s fascinating

landscape and its wildlife you would need more than one pair of

binoculars. Check with the cruise line you are booking, if they offer

Tailor Made Cruisesto the Antarctica so that you can experience it

in-depth like never before.

National Geographic Endeavour offers the best Antarctica

luxury cruise

Although there are many luxury cruise lines operating to the

Antarctic, the best one is Lindblad’s National Geographic

Endeavour. It has the capacity to accommodate 110 passengers

and offers spacious cabins, excellent cuisine and a wonderful

interior ambience. Guests are given detailed information on the

wildlife and natural surroundings by onboard naturalists. Every

ship has Nat Geo photographer on board, clicking away at the

fabulous natural surroundings.