Antarctica Excursions
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Half Moon Island Antarctica: The Final Landing
Day 10 – Jan 7th It is a small island located in McFarlane Strait, close to Burgas Peninsula in the South Shetland Islands. The Argentine Cámara Base is located here. It is only accessible by sea and by helicopter; there is no airport of any kind. The naval base is operational occasionally during the summer, but is closed during the winter. Prev…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Mikkelson Harbor: Penguins, Seals & Antarctic Silence
Day 9 – Jan 6th It is a small bay indenting the south side of Trinity Island between Skottsberg Point and Borge Point, in the Palmer Archipelago. It provides excellent anchorage for ships, and was frequently used by sealing vessels in the first half of the nineteenth century and by Norwegian whaling vessels at the beginning of the twentieth century.…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Chiriguano Bay: Zodiac Cruising Among Icebergs
Day 8 – Jan 5th – Special Operations Boat (SOB) The bay is located northeast of Strath Point, indenting the south end of Brabant Island in the Palmer Archipelago. The bay was surveyed and named “Bahia Chiriguano” by the Argentine Antarctic Expedition, 1948–49, after the Argentine tugboat Chiriguano which took part. Prev … Next … Main …
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Neko Harbor: The Best Penguin Landing in Antarctica
Day 7 – Jan 4th – Special Operations Boat (SOB) Neko Harbour was discovered by Belgian explorer Adrien de Gerlache during the early 20th century. It was named for a Norwegian whaling ship, the Neko, that was often found in the bay. The harbor is located on the Eastern shore of Andvord Bay and is considered a continental landing…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Portal Point Antarctica: Hiking on the Continent’s Edge
Day 6 – Jan 3rd – Special Operations Boat (SOB) Portal Point is a narrow point in the northeast part of Reclus Peninsula and on the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula at the entrance to Charlotte Bay. In 1956 the British built a refuge here. The wintery landscapes cover the coastline. Another day of…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Damoy Point & the Submarine Dive: Antarctica’s Most Unique Experience
Day 5 – Jan 2nd There is a small British hut at Damoy Point, known as Damoy Hut, was built in 1973 and was used by the British Antarctic Survey as a summer air facility and a personnel transfer station, but hasn’t been used since 1993. Just outside Damoy Hut is a refuge built by…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
Fournier Bay Antarctica: Zodiac Landing with Penguins & Ice
Day 4 – New Year’s Day – Special Ops Boat (SOB) cruise It was charted by the French Antarctic Expedition, 1903–05, under Jean-Baptiste Charcot, and named by him for Vice Admiral Ernest Fournier of the French Navy. The bay itself is on the north coast of Anvers island. It turned out to be a beautfiul winter’s day, little windy, but…
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Broken the law? … Yes, every day!!
How Much Does an Antarctica Expedition Cruise Cost? A First-Hand Breakdown
Antarctica is not a cheap destination. Anyone who has started researching this trip knows that within minutes of the first Google search. The question of cost is more nuanced than a single headline number. What you spend depends enormously on which ship you choose, what cabin you book, when you travel, and how far in…