COOL ANTARCTICA - in the footsteps of LEGENDS, surrounded by Nature!
(Travel update as @ 1 Jun 2022):
There are NO restrictions on entry to Antarctica, but MOST Antarctica cruise companies request that passengers are vaccinated against COVID. Cruise operations have restarted, with options being offered for the rest of 2022 and new dates published for 2023.
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ANTARCTICA, the Great White Continent, is listed as the second greatest land mass after Russia, being some 25 times larger than France* and over 30 times that of California**. Yet it remains largely untouched by man, with a wealth of wildlife and natural beauty that is seldom viewed except by the most intrepid travellers. Human contact only started in the mid 19th century when the first whalers and Antarctic explorers began to visit. Amongst these came the legendary figures of Scott, Shackleton and Amundsen, all seeking the South Pole.
In strict accordance with the Antarctic Treaty, some 4,000 scientists from 50 countries have transformed the continent into the largest open-air laboratory on the planet. And since the early '60s, an increasing number of discerning tourists have added to this count, in search of endemic wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales. Set against the backdrop of soaring white peaks, surging seas and roaming icebergs, the Great White Continent is truly a Unique Destination that just MUST be experienced once in a lifetime! See MORE below on the visit options! (* Metropolitan France - 550,000 km2; ** California - 424,000 km2) |
Antarctic Cruises - OptionsPolar Cruises is a specialist tour service that offers a wide range of cruises to suit clients' budget and time at both Poles. Ranging from 8 to 23 days in the Antarctic, on a variety of ships that include luxury expedition vessels carrying up to 500 passengers, to the more intimate experience on an expedition/research vessel where typically a 100 passengers is the norm, each cruise will be an unforgettable experience. All offer a high standard of safety with ice-reinforced hulls, an experienced crew and specialist guides that know the waters and wildlife. Polar Cruises can present the right package for you via Unique Destinations.
Dates/Prices:
With sailings that run from November to March annually, prices start at US$ 7,895 per person sharing a triple cabin on an 8-day cruise; up to US$ 39,395 in the Owners Suite on the 23-day Epic Antarctica, when you also cross the Antarctic Circle. Limited availability also to see Emperor penguins and reach the South Pole (from US$ 25,950) TOP TIP: As an addendum to the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, no cruise ships exceeding 500 passengers may cruise the Antarctic. Furthermore, numbers landing at each site are restricted to 100 to conserve the region. ENSURE you book YOUR Antarctic cruise on vessels with less than 100 guests!
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