Antarctica cruise and set foot on Antartica

An Antarctic cruise is the best way to set foot on Antarctica and visit the penguins. Landing visits to Antarctica are strictly controlled by the Antarctic Treaty which gives environmental protection to the Antarctic continent.Cruises occur in the summer months which brings long daylight hours and even temperatures above freezing.

The Antarctic Peninsula,South Georgia,South Shetlands and Weddel Sea are accesible from South America. It is possible sail cross Drakes passage and visit the South Shetland before moving onto the Antarctic Peninsula. Some voyages offer the chance to cross the Antarctic circle. Shore visits are by Zodiac ( small strong boats) and you wil briefed on all safety precaution to be taken. Some cruises also offer the chance to camp ashore or sea kayak. For those who do not want experience the rolling Drakes Passage fligths from Punta Arenas can land at King George Island in the South Sandwich Islands where you can join a ship.The less accessible Ross Ice shelf Terra Nova Bay, Cape Evans and Cape Royds are accesible from Australasia.

Famous for penguins during the summer months millions of pairs of penguins, albatrosses, petrels and other sea birds breed ashore. There are five species of seal which bask on the ice floes and orcas, humpback and minke whales feed in the life rich waters.