Attractions of Antarctica
The wonders of Antarctica can be fully appreciated by taking an Antarctica cruise. Discover the white wilderness of Antarctica, the earth’s last unspoiled frontier. During the austral summer, you’ll see Antarctica blossom into life. Antarctica is the land of the great whales, of cathedral-sized icebergs and stunning hanging glaciers, of the legendary Wandering Albatross and the comical penguin. The awesome scenery and wildlife of Antarctica make it the ultimate cruise destination for adventurous souls.
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Where you will visit will depend on where and how you set off from your starting point in South America. The ice channels of the Antarctic Peninsula, the South Shetland Islands, filled with rookeries of penguins, and across the Drake Passage are amongst some of the most common stops along the expedition route and are amongst the just some of the highlights of Antarctica’s attractions.
Cruise Highlights
When deciding where to go in Antarctica, the biggest issue is accessibility. The Antarctic Peninsula is an extension of the Andes is the most popular landing spot as it is closest point to South America, but still separated by the notoriously rough, 1,000km-wide Drake Passage. The crossing takes two days by boat or two hours by plane.
