Antarctica is the world’s southern-most continent, encapsulating the South Pole and surrounded by the Southern Ocean, it is twice the size of Australia!
Antarctica, on average is the coldest, windiest, driest, iciest and highest of all the continents. It is one of the world's environments least touched by human activity. Antarctic wildlife is unique in both scale and accessibility; whales, seals, albatross, penguins by the thousands - Antarctica is truly nature "in the raw".
When you manage to tear your eyes away from the wildlife, the glaciers and icebergs extend an equally enthralling sight. From your Antarctic cruise ship's bow, every view is a photographer's dream and the long summer day means there is plenty of time to take it all in.
Most cruises to Antarctica leave from South America, however quite conveniently there are a handful of cruises with an expedition specialist that leave from Australia and New Zealand.
You can really ‘experience’ Antarctica by getting up close and personal with expedition cruises that offer Zodiac, Kayaking or even camping excursions.
Tip:- Put away your camera. Too often people are so focused on getting the “money shot” that they forget to look with their own eyes. It’s a different way of observing when you’re not looking through a viewfinder. Most memorable experiences are imprinted in the mind, not on a memory chip or roll of film. |