Useful tips

  • Suggested clothing

The average temperature in the Antarctic Peninsula area is approximately 0°C (32°F), although sometimes it may get a little lower because of the chill factor caused by the wind. For this reason, it is best to wear several layers of light, warm clothing, with a windproof and waterproof jacket and pants as outside layer. The suggested clothing for Antarctica is very similar to skiing equipment.
▪ Thermal socks
▪ Thermal underwear including sweatshirts and turtlenecks.
▪ Fleece jacket and trousers
▪ Waterproof hooded parka
▪ Insulated waterproof trousers
▪ Thermal gloves or mittens.
▪ Polar cap, hat, or balaclava hood
▪ Swimsuit (for possible hot spring dips)
▪ Comfortable clothes to wear on board (temperature 20°-22°C or 68-72F)
▪ Comfortable rubber-soled shoes to wear onboard.
 

  • Expedition boots

As most landings in Antarctica are “wet landings”, the best footwear is knee-high waterproof boots. You will not need to carry them with you since ANTARCTICA XXI will provide you with a pair of thermal rubber boots before arriving in Antarctica.

  • UV protection

Good quality UV filtering sunglasses are essential. Glacier glasses have leather flaps at the sides to stop the light from passing through. Due to the high reflectance of UV radiation, you will also need good sun block lotion for your face (protection factor 30 and above) and lip balm.

  • And furthermore

Do not forget to take with you:

▪ Personal medications
▪ Backpack carry your belongings during shore excursions.

Testimonials

Antarctica will live in my heart forever...

I have traveled all over the world with numerous companies, and this is clearly my favorite excursion thus far. I truly appreciated the delightful staff, the ample opportunity to take spectacular photographs…

Le voyage qui marquera votre vie...

J’ai fait decouvrir à mes voyageurs les paysages les plus etonnants du monde avant d’aller sur la lune!! Le voyage qui marquera votre vie.

Creo que es el mejor viaje que haré en mi vida...

Siempre que veo las fotos me entra gran añoranza, nostalgia… De la Antartica , de su luz, de su silencio… tengo millones de imagenes gravadas en mi memoria y tambien de todos vosotros…

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Season 2012 – 13

CLASSIC ANTARCTICA AIR-CRUISE

7 DAYS & 6 NIGHTS


The program includes flying to and from Antarctica by air, and cruising by ship along the Antarctic Peninsula as far South as the Lemaire Channel.

HEROIC ANTARCTICA AIR-CRUISE

7 DAYS & 6 NIGHTS


The program includes flying to and from Antarctica by air, and cruising by ship along the Northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.

POLAR CIRCLE AIR-CRUISE

9 DAYS & 8 NIGHTS


The program includes flying to and from Antarctica by air, and cruising by ship along the Antarctic Peninsula as far South as the Polar Circle.


ANTARCTICA EXPRESS AIR-CRUISE

5 DAYS & 4 NIGHTS


The program includes the ship cruise from Ushuaia to Antarctica, the visit of the South Shetland Islands and the flight back to Punta Arenas.

Brochure 2012-13