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When to go on a cruise in Antarctica?



An Antarctic cruise is an exceptional experience, unlike any other cruise. This polar trip in the extreme south will upset you forever, both by the sheer beauty of icy landscapes, the fragility of this unique environment and its incredible wildlife (seals, whales, penguins ...), or by the harshness of its climate, windy and cold. 98% of the surface of Antarctica is made up of ice, leaving you with the wonderful gift of admiring a vast desert of ice floes and glaciers, surrounded by snow-capped peaks.

An Antarctic cruise is reserved for travelers who want to literally leave the beaten track, on the borders of our planet. The polar expedition will begin in South America, departing from Ushuaia, capital of Tierra del Fuego in Patagonia. The adventure will take you to breathtaking natural areas, such as the natural sites of South Georgia, or in mythical sailing passages, such as the Drake Passage, the Beagle Channel or the Strait of Magellan. The opportunity to live this journey as the explorers of yesteryear, energized by the urgency of

The strong point of cruises in Antarctica are the excursions in Zodiac and the excursions, accompanied by naturalist guides who will explain you with explanations the mysteries of the austral continent. You will visit whaling stations and scientific bases.

Do you know that the coldest temperatures in Antarctica can reach -90 ° C? It is therefore a question of choosing the right time to go on a cruise in Antarctica. The companies offer polar cruises only for a period of the year, allowing tourists to discover Patagonia, Ushuaia, Drake Passage, etc. The best season is during the months of November, December, January, February and March. During these months, it will be colder than the rest of the year. Be careful though to take all necessary to cover you to the maximum: the temperatures will never exceed 10 ° C in all cases.