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What to Expect from a Luxury Antarctica Expedition Cruise? Most Common Questions Answered

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👁️ 9K views📅 9 years ago⏱️ 6:09
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Other · Winter · 10 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been to Antarctica about sixty-six times and every single time that I've gone there I've experienced it differently

nothing can prepare you for the first time that you see that iceberg or when you set foot amongst a chinstrap penguin colony of 60,000 birds on a beach

we operate our ten-day 12 1018 de voyages starting every single year towards the middle of November going through until the beginning of March

we try and get our guests off the ship as often as possible that is what we are therefore we are very passionate about Antarctica

Creator's Tips & Advice

Travel between November and March for the best wildlife viewing
Don't worry about physical fitness; activities can be tailored to your ability
Take advantage of frequent off-ship excursions for unique experiences

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Difficulty explaining what Antarctica is likeIt's a unique destination that must be experienced firsthand
Misconception that you need to be in top physical shapeYou can do as much or as little as you want; activities are flexible

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the best time of year to visit Antarctica?
QHow physically demanding is an Antarctica expedition?
QWhat kind of wildlife can you expect to see?

Topics Covered

Excursions4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Deception Island4 Happy Bacon
Top: Polar Plunge
Falklands4 Happy Bacon
Top: Explorers history learning
South Georgia4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Salisbury Plain king penguin landing
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Breathtaking scenery, an abundance of wildlife and the overwhelming power of nature. Discover the last continent of Antarctica with Conrad Combrink, Head of Expedition Planning & Strategic Development. Silversea Expeditions sails to the most remote regions on the planet in the highest level of comfort. From the lush rainforests of the equatorial Pacific to the polar extremes at the very edge of the world, our fleet of four expedition ships sail to all seven continents. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ► Learn More about our Upcoming Antarctica Cruises for 2020 https://www.silversea.com/destinations/antarctica-cruise.html ►Antarctica Visitors Guide: How to Prepare for Your First Visit https://discover.silversea.com/travel-tips/first-time-to-antarctica-heres-what-you-should-know/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Silversea Cruises, is recognised as an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit and Silver Muse – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Origin, Silver Explorer, and Silver Cloud, Silversea's itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, both Polar Regions and hundreds of fascinating destinations in between. Silversea is also looking forward to the launch of four new ultra-luxury ships: Silver Moon, Silver Dawn, and two Evolution-class ships. Browse Silversea's blog, Discover, and subscribe to receive the latest content directly into your inbox.