You will not find power lines, billboards or highways in Antartica. When the engines of your ship are turned off, the only sounds you hear are natural-wildlife, water and the occasional boom of iceburgs calving.

The unique wildlife that inhabits Antartica, thrive in large numbers. Penguin populations are counted in tens of thousands. Whales cavort in pods. Seals often loll on large ice floes in groups.

Antartica is a must for photographers. Once-in-a-lifetime photos are a sure bet.

The Adventure ships offer mountaineering, kayaking, cross-country skiing and camping. The fleet of ships sailng Antartica are equipped with zodiacs for cruising among ice floes and transferring from ship to shore. Some ships are equipped with helicopters for aerial sightseeing. Antartica is for adventure seekers. Getting to Antartica is part of the experience. The Drake Passage can cause rough waters, and yet some crossings are smooth sailing with oportunites for bird and whale watching. Unpredictability is the only thing you can truly count on.

Trips to Antartica are pricey, but the experience is worth every penny spent. The smaller ice-breakers, with 11 or 12 day cruises start at just under $4000 for triple share accommodations in the early part of the Antartic season (November and early December). The twin share accommodations run just over $5000 and increase as the season progresses. In the height of season ( late December – January), you might be looking at a little over $9000 per person depending on the accommodations available.

Many travelers elect to stay in Buenos Aires for a few days either before or after their trip to Antartica. We offer a full package with airfare, two nights in Buenos Aires and a charter flight to Ushuaia along with some of our Polar Expeditions.