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The whole trip from the time we boarded the ship to disembarkation. The most memorable thing was not getting sea sick the ship is that stable...The best ever.
(more)All of it was memorable, but if I had to pick it would be my first sight of Antarctica which was at sunrise, wow! And my 30 minute dive with a leopard seal. But it was all amazing. (more)Most memorable was standing on the bow of the ms expedition, all by myself, freezing cold, cruising down the Lemaire channel, surrounded by icebergs... Out of this world.
(more)Every part of the holiday was memorable including animals, birds, scenery, the ship (Polar Pioneer), fellow travellers and expedition team. (more)There were many memorable & exciting parts. Just standing on the Antarctic continent for one! Getting close to wildlife. (Actually it was more like wildlife getting close to you - if you sat down penguins would walk right up to you & check you out.) (more)No words that I can write nor pictures that I can show will ever capture the magic, the feeling and the mood of Antarctica. You simply have to go there for that. It was beyond compare utterly beautiful in every way. (more)The very first Antarctic landing was a photographer's feast that was totally mindblowing at such an early stage of the trip. (more)We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
The harsh but stunning scenery of the Antarctic and Arctic have for a long time drawn explorers and scientists to their inhospitable environments. Their unique ecosystems and their wildlife are however coming under increasing pressure, not only from global warming, but growing visitor numbers are also starting to take their toll as mainstream tourism pushes its boundaries to the earth’s extremes. The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), a member organization founded in 1991 to advocate, promote and practice safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to the Antarctic, believes it is possible for tourism to benefit conservation. Read more about Antarctica in this Antarctica article.
Deep in the Southern Ocean, windswept and craggy, lie the Sub Antarctic Islands. A grouping of tiny outcrops doing little to stop the howling gales and tempestuous seas which characterise this part of the globe, the islands are one of the least visited and most under-rated destinations in the world. Inaccessible and isolated, the islands are a haven for plant, bird and wildlife. Away from the prying eye of man, myriad seabirds call these islands home, as do a variety of sea mammals and spectacular alpine plants. The Sub Antarctic Islands comprise six islands or island groupings. They are in order of size Auckland, Macquarie, Campbell, Antipodes, Snares and Bounty islands. Macquarie is an Australian territory, while the remainder falls under New Zealand¹s jurisdiction. Arriving at these jewels in the southern ocean crown takes perseverance. While the ocean can at times be as flat as a lake, in typical southern ocean fashion it can whip itself into frenzy at will, making for a bumpy ride, even in a well stabilised vessel. Find out more about Antarctica in this Antarctica article.
