Antarctica, the majestic land mass located at the bottom of the world and surrounded by the mighty Southern Ocean, is the fifth largest continent; it’s also the coldest, driest and windiest of all. A truly wild region is also one of the most majestic and scenic on Earth.
This selection of journeys and Antarctic wildlife cruises deliver the most comprehensive opportunities to explore the Antarctic Peninsula, which is the most accessible region of the continent. The most traditional circuit involves the departure from the Argentinian city of Ushuaia, on board of some of world’s most sturdy ice-class expedition vessels. Another option is to take a short flight from Punta Arenas, Chile in order to skip the 2-day navigation over the Drake Passage and then explore the usually calm waters around the Peninsula. Other options involve cruising around the Falklands / Malvinas archipelago, and exploring South Georgia Island, one of Earth’s most incredible wildlife spectacles. Antarctica wildlife cruises.