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King penguins on South Georgia
Antarctic Polar Circle
Anna Zlotnicki
Incredible ice formations
Antarctica Peninsula
A huge colony of king penguins.
Lemaire Channel
Lemaire Channel
Drake Passage
Rachel Short-Miller
Crossing the Drake Passage, on our way to Antarctica.
Macquarie Island
Nick Rains
King penguins, Macquarie Island
Deception Island Antarctica
Anna Zlotnicki
Visiting a chinstrap penguin colony on Deception Island
South Shetland Islands
Beautiful blue icebergs emerge from the ocean.
South Georgia
Abandoned whaling village of Stromness, South Georgia
There's no doubt that an expedition to Antarctica is an adventure like none other, but don't take our word for it. Here we feature just a few of the countless stories that satisfied explorers have shared about their journey to this land of ice, whales, and penguins. Like the Knowles family found, this makes for a great family vacation. Or you could see what it's like to combine your Antarctic vacation with stops in South America. One truly unique way to witness the polar glaciers is from the sky on an air cruise - these brave explorers even dared to do a "polar plunge"! Contact us for more details or to get started planning your Antarctic getaway. 
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Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the Sea Spirit

An adventure along the Antarctic Peninsula with my husband following in the footsteps of famous explorers of the Heroic Age, spying out penguin colonies and experiencing once in a lifetime observations of Humpback and Minke Whales!
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The Ultimate Adventure - Antarctica

Its long been a dream to visit the White Continent but even still this adventure was beyond my wildest dreams.
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Antarctica in a Nutshell

Kevin's Sixth Antarctic Experience

Having spent five seasons working for the US Antarctic Program on the Ross Sea side of Antarctica, it has long been time to finally visit the Antarctic Peninsula on a cruise. With Aurora Expeditions offering a 13-day fly-cruise that spent nine full days exploring the Peninsula, aboard the brand-new Greg Mortimer, the perfect opportunity had …
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Chile + Antarctica

My friend and I had the chance to journey to the southern hemisphere to sail the coast of Chile and on down to Antarctica!
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Antarctica, you wow me.

My Journey to Antarctica

Molly and I were able to visit many places on our trip. We explored Buenos Aires, visiting our friends and local office, experienced a Tango Show, made our way to Uruguay for a day, and had lots of empanadas. We spent a few days in beautiful Ushuaia, the gateway to Antarctica. This small town still has a lot to offer for a traveler on their …
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Solo Trip to Explore Antarctica

A journey to the Antarctic Peninsula in early December that avoids crossing the Drake Passage.
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Gorgeous ice formations on our last day of the Antarctica cruise

Torres del Paine and Antarctica Fly Cruise

My husband and I traveled to Patagonia and Antarctica for an epic three-week adventure to celebrate our 20-year anniversary. We visited Ecocamp Patagonia, and then flew from Punta Arenas south to King George Island in the South Shetland Islands. Here we boarded the newly christened Sylvia Earle and cruised around the Antarctic Peninsula and …
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We walked on a glacier!

Pat-artica!

Patagonia and Antarctica! They go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly, like Penguins and Ice... like Coke and Fernet? We had an action packed adventure! We hiked to amazing heights and through beautiful scenery and cruised through an unique ecosystem.
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Continental Landing in Antarctica

An Antarctic Birthday

I spent my birthday sailing to Antarctica! I experienced world records being broken by swimmers, icebergs and glaciers shining in the sunshine and also walked around with many different species of penguins, whales and seals. I also hiked around Tierra del Fuego and rode under waterfalls on both sides of Iguazu Falls.
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Standing over 400 meters of ocean on "fast ice".

Astounding Antarctica in Mid-December!

My husband and I traveled to Argentina and 10 magical days in Antarctica aboard L'Austral by Ponant. I reached 65° south, saw my first wild penguins and added two more continents to the list with only Australia to go! We enjoyed our luxury experience, the beautiful scenery of the endless ocean in sight, and amazing French food! I could not feel …
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Ocean Nova among the ice

Deep South: Small-Ship Antarctica Expedition

On my very first solo trip, I boarded the Ocean Nova for an expedition cruise to Antarctica. With no set plans, we chased the best weather around the Weddell Sea, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula to find spectacular icebergs, incredible wildlife, and an experience to remember!
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Taking on the Polar Plunge!

An Adventure Across the Antarctic Circle!

My friend and I ventured south of the Antarctic Circle aboard the Hebridean Sky with Polar Latitudes. We hiked Tierra del Fuego and explored the city of Ushuaia before we set off on the Drake Passage. While in Antarctica, we explored the continent via zodiac, history lessons on every landing and "kiss the fish ceremonies after we crossed the Drake …
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Warmer than Montana - Antarctica

Antarctica is a place that simply holds a lot of unknown mystery. There is a wild range of wildlife, from marine mammals to birds, seals and penguins. The unique small towns gave an aesthetic of pure beauty that one wants to enjoy while they can. Antarctica is a place that invites adventure for all.
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Marveling at my surroundings

Molly's Journey Below the Antarctic Circle

A quick exploration of the southernmost parts of Argentina followed by an epic 14-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula, including a crossing of the Antarctic Polar Circle.
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The stunning Lemaire Channel

Dynamic Antarctica

My first adventure south of the equator! (Way south...)
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The End of the World: Argentina & Antarctica

Franny and I were lucky enough to spend two weeks exploring Buenos Aires, Colonia, Uruguay, Ushuaia, Argentina and finally the crown jewel, Antarctica. We learned to make our own empanadas in Buenos Aires, drank mate in Colonia and hula hooped and kayaked our way through Antarctica. Our travels were full of delicious food, Argentinian wine, …
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Enjoying Antarctica!

Basecamp Antarctica

Highlighting my travels through mainland Ushuaia, Argentina and the Antarctic Peninsula. My first tastes of kayaking in polar waters, mountaineering, and playing around with penguins. Words and photos don't exist to describe this mother-daughter trip of a lifetime, but don't think I didn't try!
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Adventure of a Lifetime

Matthew Long's description of Antarctica in the "Adventure of a Lifetime: Voyage to the Great Unknown in Antarctica".
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Neko Harbour, Antarctica

Cold as Ice Tour

Antarctica is majestic in scale with massive peaks towering out of the water, cloud formations reflecting in water as still as a mirror, snowy glaciers with bright blue veins of ancient ice, and icebergs the size of castles in varying shades of grey, blue, white, and even black. Photos do it little justice! I had a mind blowing, awe inspiring trip …
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Falkland Islands

Antarctica with Falklands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Island

The pictures tell the story of my amazing adventure in Antarctica. We visited the far flung islands of the South Sandwich, communed with hundreds of thousands of penguins on South Georgia Island, learned history of recent conflict on the Falkland Islands while meeting some colorful characters, and of course, witnessed the majesty of the Antarctic …
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Just Chilling

Antarctic traveler and travel writer, Chris Connelly, shares his experiences in the great white continent.
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Falkland Surprise!

Tales from one of our travelers who enjoyed a surprise landing on the Falkland Islands.
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Taking the PLUNGE!

One traveler's exciting "Penguin Plunge" experience in Antarctica...
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Thanksgiving on the Great White Continent

One traveler recalls the days surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday exploring Antarctica!
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