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When to Go
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Antarctica's Wildlife
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Cruising the Antarctic
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Snapshot: South Pole
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Your Antarctica Questions Answered
When is the best time To visit Antarctica
Antarctica is like another world. In this far southern continent, Mother Nature rules; cross the Drake Passage and you’ll enter the domain of natural wonder at its finest. Here, wildlife from penguins to whales and amazing birdlife will greet you in their natural habitat. Find out when to plan your visit.
12 animals to look out for in Antarctica
It may be a frozen desert but there's still a whole lot of wildlife in Antarctica. Here are 12 Antarctica residents you're most likely to encounter on your icy adventures.
The best way to explore this icy wonderland!
The options to get to the coldest corner of the earth are fairly limited, to put it mildly. Trains, planes and automobiles are out, and unless you’re planning a summer-long expedition to the South Pole, most people chose to get there by boat. And what better way than to take in the stunning seascape and incredible ice cliffs from the comfort of a cruise ship.
The ultimate goal for any adventurer!
It sits directly opposite the North Pole and is where the earth spins on its axis. In actual fact, the earth wobbles a lot more than we think and doesn’t spin on a single spot like a spinning top but the Geographic South Pole is the one place on earth, from which every direction points north.
Commonly asked questions
It’s hard to believe that wild and untamed frontiers still exist today, but that’s exactly what Antarctica is. Nature at its most raw and unfiltered; where penguins, seals, whales and birds roam the icy land unencumbered. The only place in the world without a permanent human settlement. From temperature to sights and safety, we answer the most commonly asked questions.