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We boarded a cruise to ANTARCTICA (FULL SHIP TOUR)

Kara and Nate
Kara and Nate
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👁️ 5.0M views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 19:15

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Editorial Summary

Travelers Karen and Nate document the beginning of their expedition to Antarctica, marking their arrival at the seventh and final continent. After traveling from Nashville to Ushuaia, Argentina, they board a small expedition ship for a two-week journey. The creators provide a detailed tour of their penthouse suite, highlighting features such as the private balcony, espresso machine, and provided waterproof gear. They also explore various decks of the vessel, including the sun deck, the bridge, the library, and the dining facilities. As the ship enters the Drake Passage, the creators discuss the challenges of navigating the convergence of three oceans and the potential for rough seas. Despite experiencing some motion sickness and moderate swells, they report seeing their first icebergs, whales, and penguins. The journey progresses faster than anticipated, allowing the travelers to reach the Antarctic Peninsula and step onto land earlier than originally scheduled. The video concludes with their excitement upon arriving at their destination.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour🥉Knowledgeable Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Summer · 14 nightsFrom UshuaiaVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're karen nate we've been traveling the world full-time for over four years so far

this is our cabin oh my gosh it's huge and our own private balcony this is huge

we have made it to the port and apparently this is summer in ushuaia

we made incredible time across the drake passage it was supposed to take 48 hours but we're just cruising past the shetland islands

Creator's Tips & Advice

take motion sickness medicine
wear waterproof jackets
use one hand for the ship and one for yourself when moving around

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

rough seas in the Drake Passagetake motion sickness medicine and expect better than average conditions
cold weather and windwear the provided parkas and waterproof boots

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Drake Passage and why is it daunting?
QWhat is the ship tour like for an Antarctica cruise?
QWhat should you expect on the first day of the expedition?

Topics Covered

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Ushuaia2½ Happy Bacon
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