Antarctic Cruises
2011-07-14 16:32:50
If you are looking for a cruise that is a bit more unusual rather than the typical Caribbean or Mediterranean cruise, plus a destination that's a bit off the beaten path, consider Antarctic cruises.
Even though Antarctica is not the easiest place to get to, more and more people are visiting every year and their visits are often via expeditionary cruises.
There are about 20 ships that carry from 45 to 280 people each that are responsible for most of these Antarctica cruises. The ships are ice breakers, meaning they are specially equipped for expeditions through polar waters, mostly to the area of the Antarctic Peninsula. The cruises take place mainly in the ice-free zones of the Antarctic Coast during the warmer summer months, which are November through March.
At the peak of the summer there are 20 hours of daylight in this region.
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Even though Antarctica is not the easiest place to get to, more and more people are visiting every year and their visits are often via expeditionary cruises.
There are about 20 ships that carry from 45 to 280 people each that are responsible for most of these Antarctica cruises. The ships are ice breakers, meaning they are specially equipped for expeditions through polar waters, mostly to the area of the Antarctic Peninsula. The cruises take place mainly in the ice-free zones of the Antarctic Coast during the warmer summer months, which are November through March.
At the peak of the summer there are 20 hours of daylight in this region.
Related Coverage
Antarctic Cruises For Adventure Travellers
... [more]
