Antarctica: The White Continent
Ice, penguins, and a silence you can hear.
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An expedition cruise from Ushuaia across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula, with landings by Zodiac and a small ship that goes where the big ones can't.
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From the founder
Why we love Antarctica
Gordon
Ireland has been one of the most in-demand programs in our travel community. So what is it about Ireland that captivates the imagination of so many of us?
The humour and charm of the Irish people is certainly part of it, as well as the subconscious pull of heritage for those of us with Irish descendants. And of course there are the landscapes, and that marvellous, iridescent shade of green that covers the hills dotted with sheep.
It's that green that stands out most to me. There is something about the aliveness in those shades that speaks to the mysterious allure of Ireland, where the stories of the fae and other elemental energies have seeped into the landscapes and communities across the island. To hear it from the Irish, they are not just stories; they are often presented more as memories.
Perhaps Ireland is one of those places where you can reawaken that child-like sense of wonderment that, just maybe, there really is magic out there in the world. After all, this is why we travel, is it not?
Upcoming departures
Antarctica: The White Continent
New departures for this trip are being planned. Talk to a specialist to hear about them first.
The moments
Six moments to look forward to
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01
Penguin colonies
Gentoos and chinstraps by the thousand, and not at all bothered by visitors.
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02
Ice caves and bergs
Blue ice in shapes no one could design.
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03
The Drake Passage
Two days of open ocean, albatross and lectures from the expedition team.
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04
Zodiac landings
Small boats onto beaches no one lives on.
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05
Whales
Humpbacks feeding beside the ship, close enough to hear.
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06
Buenos Aires
Tango, steak and Malbec before the long trip south.
Photographs
Memories from past trips
In their words
What past travellers said
- Rated by 27 members who travelled this trip
- 89% of members book another trip
The trip of a lifetime, and I don't say that lightly.
The expedition team knew everything, and shared it gladly.
Penguins everywhere. I took 2,000 photos.
Practicalities
Things you'll want to know
How rough is the Drake Passage?
It varies. Some crossings are calm, some are not. The ship's doctor has seasickness remedies.
How cold is it?
Around 0°C in the southern summer. The expedition parka is included.
Do I need to be fit?
You need to climb in and out of a Zodiac with help from the crew. That's the hard part.
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