Quick Guide of Things to Do in Buenos Aires Before you make it to Ushuaia, the ‘Gateway to Antarctica’ you’ll likely travel through Buenos Aires, a lively and cosmopolitan city that is the main hub and capital of Argentina. Depending on your travel arrangements, you...
The Advantages of Small Ship Cruising As a small expedition cruise ship operator, we are proud to offer the unique experience that only traveling on small ships can offer. What’s the difference? Glad you asked! When you go on an Antarctic cruise, the size of the ship...
Shackleton’s Quest: A Once-In-A-Lifetime Antarctic Cruise The mighty tale of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men is one you will often hear about when learning about the polar regions. It doesn’t matter if you are new to learning about polar exploration or if it’s...
10 Reasons to Visit Antarctica in Spring As our summer ends and fall begins, it always brings our thoughts to what is happening in the Southern Hemisphere. Down in Antarctica, the austral winter is ending, and that means spring is on its way! Spring in Antarctica is...
8 Interesting Facts About Albatross What does the word ‘albatross’ mean to you? If you golf, you may be familiar with the term as it means you are three under par on a hole. The word albatross is also famously used to describe an unbearable burden in much...
A Local’s Guide to Ushuaia, Argentina Welcome to the ‘End of the World’ – Ushuaia, Argentina! As a jumping-off point for our Antarctic cruises, Ushuaia is a lively and adventurous place, filled with both the anticipation of visiting Antarctica but...
10 Important Historical Sites in Antarctica On each of our voyages, we make a point of celebrating Antarctic history. Depending on the itinerary, guests may be lucky enough to experience any number of historical sites. These places can combine incredible beauty,...
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the White Continent A day hiking in Antarctica means you are wandering where few have gone before. There are no set trails for hiking (unless you count the ‘penguin highways’), just rocky or snowy terrain for you to explore....
Shackleton’s Famous Shipwreck Endurance Discovered in Antarctica On Saturday, March 5th, 2022, exactly one hundred years to the day after Sir Ernest Shackleton was buried on the island of South Georgia, scientists and researchers located the wreck of Endurance,...
Everything You Need to Know About Sleeping on the Snow Imagine camping under the clearest sky you’ve ever seen. Sure, the air outside is a bit cold, but you’re nice and cozy in your high-tech camping gear while the sounds of whales blowing in the distance and the...
