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Boarding Atlas for Antarctica

Jan and Tracey Travels
Jan and Tracey Travels
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👁️ 1K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 8:38
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOtherFrom UshuaiaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are in usua Argentina and this is actually about the third stop of a trip of a lifetime cuz we are going to Antarctica on Atlas cruises

the safety drill y'all that was terrible it was not a good safety drill

we actually instead of leaving last night at 5:00 uh we actually will not leave until 6:00 uh so basically stage to be able to come right back behind that uh storm

Creator's Tips & Advice

Expect the safety drill to be lengthy if there are international guests requiring translations.
Take advantage of the complimentary excursion in Ushuaia to see the national park while the ship prepares.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety drill procedureIt's an old-school drill with life vests and lines; be prepared for it to take longer if translations are needed.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the boarding process like for an Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise to Antarctica?
QWhat can you expect during the safety briefing and initial shipboard experience?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconExcursions3½ Happy BaconSafety Medical4 Sad BaconCabin Balcony3 Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Buenos Aires2½ Happy Bacon
Ushuaia3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Tierra del Fuego National Park
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YouTube Video Description

Jan and Tracey prepare to go on a voyage of a lifetime--a cruise to Antarctica on the Atlas Ocean Voyages World Navigator. Come with us as we take you through what to expect as you fly into Buenos Aires, take a shuttle flight to Ushuaia, visit the Terre del Fuego National Park and board the expedition ship, the World Navigator. We'll show you the boarding process, safety briefing from heck, our B1 Veranda room, a little bit about the ship and more. 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Arriving in Buenos Aires 00:45 Shuttle Flight to Ushuaia 01:50 Complimentary Excursion to Tierra del Fuego National Park 02:58 Boarding the Atlas World Navigator 03:54 Our B1 Veranda Cabin 604 04:46 The Safety Drill and Muster 06:01 Exploring the Ship 06:27 Our First Briefing and Meeting the Expedition Crew 06:50 First Dinner 07:04 Why our late departure to Antarctica? Our Recommended Cabin Gear OREI American to European Plug Adapters—So many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs which are useless unless you have the right adapter. These are what are in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6- pack set of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold 30lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and even the hangings shelves described below . Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space are sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We’ll usually use a couple of magnetic hooks described above to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera like Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What is great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, putting the weight of your camera across your back as opposed to your neck. Plus, it offers a bit more security when traveling through high pick-pocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR As Amazon Affiliate members, we earn from qualifying purchases.