Top Things to do in Antarctica
Top 10 Things to do in Antarctica, Antarctica
Discover the best top things to do in Antarctica, Antarctica including The South Pole, Ross Island, King George Island, Mount Achala, Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station, Bransfield House, Lemaire Channel, Cierva Cove, Paulet Island, Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Hutt.
1. The South Pole
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By richardwX2161MB
(January 2018 trip) Well I loved it. Yes, as one commentator said the sip rolls a lot--we hit a hell of a storm in the Drake Passage and got knocked sideways, but there was never any danger of sinking. And once in the lee of the Peninsula things really do calm down. You definitely have to watch your hands around the doors and should have a good grip on any railing, but consider where you are. This is genuinely wild Earth, and we are guests. If you want a gentler experience, go on a big ship (you won't get to land) or stay in a resort. We had people from 8 to 78 and everyone had a good time (though the little girl would have liked other kids to play with). The guides were superb, and the Zodiac trips outstanding. One afternoon just going around icebergs was beyond belief. The crew was competent and friendly, and visiting the bridge almost any time really a pleasure. Take a power safety strip though, the sockets are limited, and get enough sleep; it's too easy to stay up and party.
2. Ross Island
3. King George Island
4. Mount Achala
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By viviennedBangalore
The crew aboard the Le Boreal prepared us for the visit to Deception Island; the precautions, the emergency protocol and briefed us on what to expect. Many aboard decided not to brave the elements swimming in the Deception Island Caldera. I'm glad we did. It was an incredible experience!! On disembarking the zodiacs, we assembled on a slope of black sandy beach. We threw off our thermal clothing, boots and parka - running into the steaming water, while the freezing air round us nipped at our hands and faces. Shrieks surrounded us as the shock of hot and cold assaulted us. The sandy bottom was rough but the water churned as everyone joined the scramble to swim, explore and have pictures taken with shipmates.The experience was surreal. Surrounded by black sandy beaches, ice and snow, jagged snow covered cliff we were swimming in mildly warm water of a caldera in Antarctica. Emerging from the water we quickly felt the icy fingers of sub zero weather attack our bodies, and we rushed to dry off and dress haphazardly in thermal gear. Pausing only to take commemorative photographs of this once in a lifetime event. We were quickly taken back to the ship in zodiacs, where hot beverages awaited us with a generous splash of brandy. Later in the day, if you wanted another, more plebeian experience, walking tours of the island were available. The ship gifted us certificate as a testament to our bravery, fool hardiness or sheer lust for an incredible experience!! Swimming in the most exclusive and remote "pool" on the planet!
5. Henryk Arctowski Polish Antarctic Station
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Brandylady - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Very interesting to see the conditions the researchers live in on this Polish base . They do have TV and a little bar . You can also send a postcard from here !
6. Bransfield House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By YTCHENG - Hong Kong, China
Bransfield House is a restored base at Port Lockroy by the British currently uses as a museum, post office and gift shop for visitors. It is funded by Antarctic Heritage Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving historical huts in Antarctica. We have the chance to visit this museum and viewed the artifacts inside. Mailing of post cards from the Post Office and purchase of souvenirs in the Gift Shop here were "MUST" from most of our cruisemates from the Expedition Cruise ship apart from taking photos on the simple houses and gentoo penquins around. While we were enjoying the scenery and taking photos on this isolated island, we have to admit the courage of all the staff working here by turns for a few months as the place was really isolated from the rest of the world. Highly recommended.
7. Lemaire Channel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, United States
One of the highlights of our journey to Antarctica was passing through the Lemaire Channel. The waters were still when we passed through and the ice was not a problem for the ship. The Lemaire Channel is a strait off Antarctica, between Kiev Peninsula in the mainland's Graham Land and Booth Island. We passed through during the evening, but the winter sun provided a great view. The steep cliffs form “twin towers” which welcome visitors to iceberg-filled passage, which is a little less than 7 miles long and just under one mile wide at its narrowest point. However, I learned that ships must be careful since icebergs may sometimes make the passage even narrower. We were fortunate to be able to travel through Lemaire Channel with no problem on February 16, 2020 on the Hurtigruten MS Midnatsol!
8. Cierva Cove
9. Paulet Island
10. Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Hutt
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