Wondering how to travel to Antarctica? Enjoy a unique adventure aboard our Antarctica cruises, where breathtaking views of towering ice formations are just the beginning of your journey. This grand, unspoiled continent offers unique encounters with majestic icebergs, orcas, penguins, leopard seals, and humpback whales, all part of a once-in-a-lifetime polar expedition. Some Antarctica tours also offer aerial adventures, providing a unique perspective on the dramatic landscapes, ensuring memories as vast and extraordinary as the continent itself.
From the Atlantic islands of South Georgia and the Falklands to the Antarctic Peninsula and the Drake Passage, these cruises to Antarctica provide unique and unforgettable polar experiences, combining comfort, thrilling adventures, and enriching educational opportunities.
Antarctica is surrounding the South Pole and it is the southernmost continent on Earth. It’s also the only continent without a native human population. In order to explore its remote, pristine and natural charm, our experiences offer some of the most eco friendly antarctica tours.
Antarctica has the coldest climate on the planet. The interior temperature averages around -71°F (-57°C), while the coastal areas are slightly warmer, averaging 14°F (-10°C). The best time to travel to Antarctica is between November and March, when conditions are most favorable.
Geographically, Antarctica is divided by the Transantarctic Mountains into two main regions: West Antarctica and East Antarctica. When planning your trip, remember that your cruise will include visits to places in Antarctica, as well as sites in the Atlantic and Southern Ocean.
With no permanent residents, English is widely used as the region is primarily inhabited by scientists and staff from various countries conducting research at the numerous stations. For those calling the White Continent home, work largely shapes the culture. Despite the demands of their environment, residents celebrate the unique experience of living at the bottom of the world, sharing long summer days of 24-hour daylight and polar nights of continuous darkness. The necessities of cooperation and close quarters foster a highly social atmosphere.
Local foods include Pemmican, a mix of ground and dried meat and fat, and Bannock, a calorie-rich bread. Our Antarctica South Pole tours offer high-quality meals, featuring a variety of international and local specialties, with options available to accommodate special diet needs.