Cruises to Antarctica

Features of cruises across Antarctica

An unconventional experience, exoticism, truly extreme rest — all of this can be found during an expedition to the South Pole. Most people don’t sail to Antarctica just to see some sights or specific locations; they go for a complete set of impressions that can’t be replaced with anything else. If in your soul you feel like an explorer and a seeker of the unknown, then a trip to the South Pole —  is exactly what you need.

We’re sure that among your friends it will be hard to find people who have actually seen Antarctica live. Unless, of course, you take someone from them with you on a cruise. Heading to the South Pole, you can see things that virtually no one-among the population of our planet-has ever seen.

What may attract you in Antarctica cruise tours:

1. A unique, one-of-a-kind experience.
2. Incredibly beautiful nature.
3. Exotic animals you won’t find in any zoo.
4. Trips to planned shores by motorboats.
5. The chance to send a postcard home from the only post office across the entire continent.

When is the best time to go on a South Pole cruise

Choosing travel dates for Antarctica depends on what kind of impressions you want to get. In winter at the South Pole, there is usually such a strong flow of wind that you can hardly keep your feet. During this period, thrill-seekers are treated to brutal snowstorms worse than in movies. On the upside, your eyes will be delighted by an unusual atmosphere: snow, beautiful ice boulders, and representatives of local wildlife.

The recorded low temperature in Antarctica in winter was -98.6℃. The average level during the period from March to November will be more comfortable for humans: from -28 to -50℃.

And in summer in Antarctica, on the contrary, there’s an anomalous sun. However, tanning outdoors during this time will still be difficult, because the ice, 5000 meters thick, reflects the sun’s rays. In summer (which there falls in December-February), temperatures in some parts of the continent range from 5 to -2℃. In other places, temperatures can drop as low as -20℃.

Let’s note that March is the best time to watch whales.

Routes for Antarctic cruises

A cruise route through Antarctica may include the following ports:

• Ushuaia (South America);
• South Shetland Islands;
• other islands in the south of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans;
• Port Lockroy (British Antarctic Territory) - you can even use a post office here — there is no other one like it on the continent; it’s not our «Nova Poshta»;

When liners approach the shores of Antarctica, they dock, after which passengers transfer to special motorboats for landing.

Highlights of Antarctica cruises

What you may enjoy remembering after an Antarctica cruise:

• breathtaking nature: icebergs, snow boulders, the ocean;
• walks across the Antarctic wilderness;
• harsh, yet magical weather conditions: bright summer sun against a backdrop of ice, and in winter strong winds and snowstorms;
• climbing/ascending glaciers;
• captivating wildlife encounters: whales, seals, penguins, and polar birds.

During stops, you’ll have the opportunity to take photos against a beautiful backdrop, go for walks, and get inspired by the vast spaces of the surrounding nature.

Learn more about choosing the optimal date for a South Pole tour from the managers of the company «Cruise-Life». If needed, they will also advise you on how to get from Kyiv to the port from which the liner will set sail for the trip.

Benefits of booking an Antarctica cruise with Cruise-Life

5 reasons why you should choose us as your tour operator:

• We perfectly understand users from Ukraine — we communicate in the same language, and we’ll tell you how to get to the ports;
• We help with ticket return if your plans change;
• We lead in the tourism market in our country thanks to our focus on customer service — in 4 years, we’ve already received hundreds of positive reviews;
• We provide additional services: visa support, consultations;
• We share a list of interesting places you can visit on shore.

On the Cruise-Life website, you’ll find up-to-date offers and prices for Antarctica cruises. Click on the relevant tour to learn more about the liner descriptions and other details of the sea journey.