A Journey in Antarctic; Dec. 2016 - Jan. 2017: Videos and Photos
Antarctic; 02:00 in the morning
Antarctica
Sailing towards Deception Island
Animals in Antarctica 1 .
Deception Island, Antarctica
Animals in Antarctica 2.
Animals in South Georgia, Antarctica
Antarctica Tourist Guide: get information here to plan your holidays in Antarctica within a reasonable budget.
http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/travelling-to-antarctica
BY AIR:
There are 28 airport landing facilities in Antarctica and all 37 Antarctic stations have helipads. Landings are generally restricted to the daylight season (Summer months from October to March).
Major landing fields include:
http://www.antarcticaflights.com.au/
http://www.antarcticaflights.co.nz/The%20Experience
BY BOAT:
Boat is the most common method of visiting the Antarctic. In the Antarctic summer, several companies offer excursions on ice strengthened vessels to Antarctica. When travelling by boat, be aware that smaller ships (typically carrying 50-100 passengers) can go where the big ships can't, getting you up closer to Antarctica's nature and wildlife.
Most cruise ships depart from the following ports:
Companies offering cruises to Antarctica include:
http://www.polarcruises.com/antarctica
http://www.silversea.com/expeditions/destinations/antarctica/
http://www.auroraexpeditions.com.au/
http://www.overwaterworld.com/cruises/Australia-New_Zealand?gclid=CKySwtDhk7kCFYRV4godiGcAJg
http://www.plantours-partner.de
ACCOMMODATION:
There are no hotels or lodges on the continent, and research bases will not generally house guests. Most visitors sleep aboard their boat, although land expeditions will use tents for shelter.
http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/travelling-to-antarctica
BY AIR:
There are 28 airport landing facilities in Antarctica and all 37 Antarctic stations have helipads. Landings are generally restricted to the daylight season (Summer months from October to March).
Major landing fields include:
- Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Martin Aerodrome - Serves Frei Base, Bellingshausen Station, Great Wall Base, General Artigas Station, King Sejong Station, Jubany Base, Commandante Ferraz Base, Henryk Arctowski Base, and Machu Picchu Base
- Williams Field - Serves McMurdo Station and Scott Base.
- Pegasus Blue-Ice Runway - Serves McMurdo Station and Scott Base.
- Annual Sea-Ice Runway - Serves McMurdo Station and Scott Base.
- Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway - Operated by Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions LLC
http://www.antarcticaflights.com.au/
http://www.antarcticaflights.co.nz/The%20Experience
BY BOAT:
Boat is the most common method of visiting the Antarctic. In the Antarctic summer, several companies offer excursions on ice strengthened vessels to Antarctica. When travelling by boat, be aware that smaller ships (typically carrying 50-100 passengers) can go where the big ships can't, getting you up closer to Antarctica's nature and wildlife.
Most cruise ships depart from the following ports:
- Ushuaia in Argentina.
- Punta Arenas in Chile.
- Bluff in New Zealand.
- Hobart in Australia.
Companies offering cruises to Antarctica include:
http://www.polarcruises.com/antarctica
http://www.silversea.com/expeditions/destinations/antarctica/
http://www.auroraexpeditions.com.au/
http://www.overwaterworld.com/cruises/Australia-New_Zealand?gclid=CKySwtDhk7kCFYRV4godiGcAJg
http://www.plantours-partner.de
ACCOMMODATION:
There are no hotels or lodges on the continent, and research bases will not generally house guests. Most visitors sleep aboard their boat, although land expeditions will use tents for shelter.