Antarctica
Amundsen Sea
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The Remote Amundsen SeaSeveral Antarctic cruise ships travel to the Amundsen Sea continental shelf, which is one of the most remote areas of coastal Antarctica.
Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic PeninsulaThe Antarctic Peninsula is known for being one of the richest breeding grounds for the continent's birdlife. Its warmer climate also makes it an ideal place to travelers hoping to experience a piece of Antarctica.
Falkland Islands
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Introducing the Falkland IslandsLocated north of the Polar Front, the Falkland Islands are not considered sub-Antarctic, but are a common stop for many Antarctica travels.
Macquarie Island
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Exploring Macquarie IslandAn Antarctica cruise may include an excursion through the Indian Ocean to Macquarie Island, which lies about half way between Antarctica and Australia.
Peter I Island
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Discover Peter I Island on an Antarctic CruisePeter I Island is located near the west coast of Antarctica. It is dominated by a dormant volcano, and remains covered in a glacial, icy blanket, making it one of the most remote regions on the plants. Learn more about this tiny volcanic island.
Ross Sea
Land of LegendsThe Ross Sea is one of the less-visited regions of Antarctica, but it is definitely one of the most fascinating.
South Georgia
The Perfect Antarctica Cruise StopSouth Georgia and the Sandwich Islands jut skyward from the horizon in the far south Atlantic Ocean. They are largely uninhabited, their snowy reaches given over to the multitude of wildlife that call them home.
Victoria Land
Land of LegendsThe Ross Sea is one of the less-visited regions of Antarctica, but it is definitely one of the most fascinating.
Weddell Sea
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Expeditions into the Icy Weddell SeaThe Weddell Sea is named after James Weddell, a British sailor who sailed to the sea in 1823. The sea touches Antarctica at Coats Land and the Antarctic Peninsula. A large portion of the sea is permanently covered by the Filchener-Ronne Ice Shelf.
The Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula is known for being one of the richest breeding grounds for the continent's birdlife. Its warmer climate also makes it an ideal place to travelers hoping to experience a piece of Antarctica.
The Perfect Antarctica Cruise Stop
South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands jut skyward from the horizon in the far south Atlantic Ocean. They are largely uninhabited, their snowy reaches given over to the multitude of wildlife that call them home.
Introducing the Falkland Islands
Located north of the Polar Front, the Falkland Islands are not considered sub-Antarctic, but are a common stop for many Antarctica travels.
Discover Peter I Island on an Antarctic Cruise
Peter I Island is located near the west coast of Antarctica. It is dominated by a dormant volcano, and remains covered in a glacial, icy blanket, making it one of the most remote regions on the plants. Learn more about this tiny volcanic island.
Expeditions into the Icy Weddell Sea
The Weddell Sea is named after James Weddell, a British sailor who sailed to the sea in 1823. The sea touches Antarctica at Coats Land and the Antarctic Peninsula. A large portion of the sea is permanently covered by the Filchener-Ronne Ice Shelf.
The Remote Amundsen Sea
Several Antarctic cruise ships travel to the Amundsen Sea continental shelf, which is one of the most remote areas of coastal Antarctica.
Exploring Macquarie Island
An Antarctica cruise may include an excursion through the Indian Ocean to Macquarie Island, which lies about half way between Antarctica and Australia.
The Many Names of the Antarctic Peninsula
The Whaler's Last Outpost
Falkland Islands: A Legacy of Disputes
The Falklands War
British Influenced Culture of the Falklands
Rugged Islands of South Georgia
Exploring Unique Geography in Antarctica
Cruising Falklands Geography
Antarctica's Changing Ice Shelf
Falkland Islands Environment
The Hearty Antarctic Wildlife
Penguins by the Millions
Wildlife in the Falklands
Cuisine in the Falklands
Weather on the Peninsula
Weather in the Islands
South Georgia Politics
Current Politics
Antarctica Travel: The Long and Short of It
It is hard to decide where to begin when planning an Antarctic cruise. A good place to start would be to ask yourself what sort of trip best suits you. This articles provides helpful information on what to expect from an Antarctica cruise.
Antarctic Peninsula
Information on the Antarctic Peninsula, Lemaire Channel, Hope Bay, Paradise Bay and Wiencke Islands
Jonathan's Adventures to Antarctica on the Professor Molchanov
We're travelers just like you! Read Jonathan's day-by-day itinerary to Antarctica aboard the Professor Molchanov.
Antarctica Cruises: When to Go?