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Antarctica Cruise Watch-Outs. 8 Things Brochures Don't Warn You About

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👁️ 270K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 8:57
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Other · Winter · 10 nightsFrom UshuaiaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

expect to spend ten thousand dollars and upwards to go to Antarctica

the season really is December January and February

you have not visited Antarctica unless you go on an expedition ship or a research ship

Drake's passage has some of the roughest if not the roughest seas in the world

Creator's Tips & Advice

Budget at least $10,000 per person for the trip
Book well in advance for the peak season (December)
Choose an expedition or research ship for landings
Prepare for rough seas on Drake Passage
Bring specific layered gear including waterproof items

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High cost of the tripExpect to spend at least $10,000 per person, with luxury options costing much more
Rough seas on Drake PassageAssume rough seas for two days and take precautions
Need for specific gearBring layered clothing, waterproof items, and specific boots

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key watch-outs for an Antarctica cruise?
QHow much does an Antarctica cruise cost?
QWhen is the best time to visit Antarctica?
QWhat type of ship is best for experiencing Antarctica?
QWhat gear is needed for an Antarctica cruise?

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YouTube Video Description

Discover 8 important watch-outs and things you need to know about doing a cruise to Antarctica. It is on many traveller’s bucket lists, and it is a magnificent experience. However, there are at least 8 things that the brochures and websites encouraging and advertising Antartica cruises do not always talk about or make clear to potential cruisers. I share the 8 things that I think you really need to know about Antarctica cruising. It is a very costly travel experience and before you spend at least $10,000 per traveller to go you need to know these Note: I travelled as a regular are-paying traveller whilst making this video Check out cruising merchandise like T-shirts at my store at https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/store Support the channel by booking your next cruise and for the best deals on CRUISEDIRECT.COM: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/CruiseDirectYT Follow Tips For Travellers on: - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge #Antarctica #AntarcticaCruise #AntarcticaTravel