What to Do on Your Antarctica Cruise

By Roger Ellis

Antarctica now tops the list of great travel places for seasoned cruise takers who have experienced the place firsthand. From the exotic wildlife to the moving sceneries an Antarctica cruise is an adventure of a lifetime. Decide how suited you are to Antarctica cruise vacations by considering the available pastime options included in this piece.

Antarctica is that part of the globe that has cold blue waters stretching for miles around. Wild animals roam fearlessly amid humans while awesome icebergs elegantly rise to the surface. Summers in Antarctica enjoy a wealth of daytime sun and springtime is known for inspiring sunsets. There are other reasons besides sightseeing to go to Antarctica and take an Antarctica cruise.

An Antarctica cruise usually offers the popular pastime of wildlife observation. Whether viewing whales on deck or exploring what wildlife is on land you have lots of ways to experience the plentiful wildlife in the area. Orcas along with Humpback and Minke whales frequent this area so do not be alarmed if you encounter during your cruise. The waters surrounding Antarctica are transformed into a magnificent sight by the presence of these sea animals.

Some seals have made their home in Antarctica and you will probably see most of them while exploring the land. Seal types like Crabeater as well as Leopard and Weddell can be found in the area. Springtime is between February and March and this is when seals are all over the place since they have lots of young penguins they can feed on. Springtime is likewise perfect for glimpsing huge Orcas and frolicking penguins. If you go a month or two earlier, you may see even more whales in abundance and the penguins chicks hatching.

Taking your Antarctica cruise is worth its price tag given the many tours and activities in store for you plus the wildlife and scenery you will experience. Guests have a chance to pitch tents and camp out briefly on land as most cruise lines include this in their activities list. Be warned though that you cannot compare this camping with the one you do behind the house. The weather could change suddenly and you would want to be ready for it by bringing along gear for all manner of clime shifts. Antarctic camping is for those who are up for a challenge and do not want to leave disappointed.

An Antarctica cruise usually comes with a chance to look at wild animals and various scenery closely by coming down from the large ship and riding a smaller one for easier traveling. People can also pass the time by engaging in the highly popular activities of kayaking or canoeing. A guide leads kayakers and checks out water conditions and the area around them. Tiny boats that cruise staff pilot can also bring you ashore to better watch the whales.

Antarctica waters are best explored through scuba diving which you should definitely do if you want to get familiar with the fauna and flora of the area. Going underwater in this water region is not that hard compared to other waters. Novice divers are discouraged from diving into Antarctica waters because the heavy gear might be too much for them to handle. Get certified by enrolling in a dry suit dive course then put in the extra dive hours and you will be more ready to take on the challenges of the trip.

While the fun activities never stop in Antarctica there is also a lot of entertainment on board the ship. After the excitement of the day you can go and rest in your luxurious room or dine in style aboard the ship. Antarctica cruise travel leaves guests smiling as they are afforded a relaxing cruise vacation that also lets them enjoy a variety of activities. - 29868

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