Taking a small ship expedition cruise to Antarctica is like no other cruise. An Antarctic cruise is an adventure from the beginning. Setting sail from Ushuaia begins the voyage along the Beagle Channel and out onto the Drake Passage. From there you may head south directly to the Antarctic Peninsula or maybe sail east to the Falklands and South Georgia first depending on your itinerary. You’ll see amazing wildlife throughout your cruise including seabirds such as Albatrosses and Petrels, whales and of course penguins. Not only that but you will be treated to the most extraordinary landscapes and seascapes too. Giant icebergs and towering snow covered mountains will greet you each day. You’ll meet a lot of great people too and be well taken care of by the ships crew and staff and be in the capable hands of expert guides for all your landings on the islands and continent itself. The guides will be there to introduce you to the flora and fauna of this wonderland as well as answer any questions you might have. If you are planning to take a trip to Antarctica and want to know how to get there then we would be happy to help. We are Polar Travel Specialist and can arrange your entire trip for you or you may wish to join one of our group trips which are a great success.
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Travel slide show of Ipanema Beach, folkloric show, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, King penguins at Volunteer Beach, Falkland Islands / Islas Malvinas, Elephant Island, Cape Petrels, Admiralty Bay, Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel, Paradise Harbor, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica, Ushuaia, Argentina, canoeing in Tierra del Fuego National Park, Beagle Channel between Chile and Argentina, Magellanic penguins at Otway Sound, Punta Arenas, Chile and Punta Tombo, Argentina (Patagonia), Welsh tea house in Gaiman, Argentina, Jaunico Winery, tango, Montevideo, Uruguay. Star Princess cruise December 20, 2010 — January 9, 2011 Music: Click Click (feat, Tanakasomething) by Grünemusik

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This film continues my journey from Scotland to Antarctica. Here I travel from Bris Norton RAF base in London to the Falkland islands. Here we see a bit of footage of Stanley and the surrounding area in the Falklands. I see here the music credit is missing. The music was written and performed by Luke Slott. www.lukeslott.com
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If you think that all you are going to see in Antarctica are snow and icebergs and more icebergs, you are wrong. There are many cruises that can take you around this great continent yet get to enjoy your travel in style and luxury and get to see its teeming wildlife. To enjoy more of Antarctica, make sure that your cruise goes through these famous tourist spots.

1) Falkland Island Sightseeing

As you are on your cruise, you can get to see the island’s wildlife from the ship’s deck. You can also get to experience firsthand what it is to be near penguins. If you get tired of nature, then strolling along the streets of Stanley is perfect for your shopping-for-souvenirs needs.

2) Falkland Island’s Port Stanley

This is the capital of the Falkland Island. Here, you will get to know more about the island’s unique culture and hospitable people and get to sightsee numerous stranded clippers from about a century ago. There are also bars influenced by the British for you to enjoy.

3) Cruising the South Atlantic

South Georgia is also a favorite spot among travelers who want to experience Antarctica’s native marine animals. Let your eyes feast on the majestic glacier-carved coves and the ruggedness of its beautiful shores. If you get lucky enough, you might get to visit Salisbury Plain, home of the king penguins.

4) The Drake Passage

Of course, the cruise will also take you through the Drake Passage. Here, you can observe more of Antarctica’s sea creatures and birdlife. It is also a perfect place for you to reminisce about your Antarctica experience.

5) Deception Island’s Baily Head

In this region, you will get to see a colony of thousands and thousands of Chinstrap Penguins. Dominican gulls and thousands of Cape Pigeons are also abundant in this region. You can also opt to take a lovely hike along the Baily Head to enjoy nature at its best.

6) Sailing through Lemaire Channel

A cruise should travel along the Lemaire Channel for its travelers to see and enjoy the Adelie Penguins. If you are lucky enough to be on a cruise that lands at Pleneau Island, you will have the opportunity to see Elephant Seals. Plus, you also get a chance to see and observe Humpback, Minke and Fin Whales.

7) Grytviken of South Georgia

Some cruise also offer a leisurely visit to what used to be a whaling village in Grytviken where it’s a common occurance to see King Penguins walking in the streets. Here, too, you will get to visit Shackleton’s grave and King Edwards Point.

8) South Orkney Islands

This is another great must-see spot, and some cruise will take you to the Laurie Island where you can visit the Argentine base. This region is also the place where the Southern Giant Pretels breed. Also, if you are lucky enough and the base gave its permission, you can visit the colony of the Adeline Penguin at Punta Cormorant.

9) Great Whale Watching Experience

This is what surely captivates the tourists as they approach the sea-ice. Tourists get to enjoy the splendid sighting of a magnificent Maccormick Skua or a Snow Petrel, great animals of the Antarctic. More whales like the Minke Whales can be encountered as the cruise comes close to the ice.

10) South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula

If the cruise will take you to these regions, you can set foot on the Paulet Island where you can also see a colony of Adelie Penguins. The cruise should also take you to the Brown Bluff where you can stand on a magnificent volcanic area of the Antarctic Continent. You can also get to see the splendid and majestic table icebergs at the Weddell Sea.

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Now that she’s seen Antarctica, this ninety-one year old traveler has seen almost every corner of the earth. Seeing Antarctica with her own two eyes was extremely important to her. It was the first time she’d set eyes on Antarctica, though she’d been in the same region twice previously. According to our tourist, the plane never landed, but they certainly traveled over it. When you would like to get more information on <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);” href=’http://www.auroraexpeditions.com.au/antarctic-cruise.aspx’>antarctic cruises</a> check out this site.  Flying over fjords, glaciers and through mountain passes, the lucky traveler savored Antarctica for four hours. The pilot took the plane down to 300 feet above the ground. Fog covered one of the mountain ranges they passed. They couldn’t have asked for better weather for viewing.  The sun was bright in the sky and it was absolutely clear. The air temperatures were well below freezing.  It was early March, which marks the end of the Antarctic summer. A scientist, based in Antarctica, was able to be both tour guide and lecturer during the flight.  One of the things this lifelong birder really wanted to see was the penguins. She wasn’t able to find any, though her daughter, who was sitting at another window, was able to see some far in the distance. They took a ship which allowed them to visit the Falkland islands, just off the Argentine coast. Hundreds of penguins availed themselves when she took a boat trip to the East Island of the Falklands during that cruise, including Magellan penguins. This is the tallest of all the penguin species.  They flew from the United States for sixteen hours.  Then they left a South American city on the cruise ship. In addition to touring South American ports of call, passengers were invited to take a dip in the ship’s pool. She is now the proud owner of a certificate stating that this ninety-one year old took a swim, even though the air temperature was only thirty five degrees. You can get the best <a rel=”nofollow” onclick=”javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);” href=’http://www.auroraexpeditions.com.au/antarctic-cruise.aspx’>antarctic cruise reviews</a> information by visiting this website.  They finally flew into Rio, after having toured Santiago.  The cruise ship docked in Chile. The passengers could not have asked for better weather on their three week cruise. The clearness of the night air allowed all the passengers to see the Southern Cross, the smallest of all constellations.  The ninety-one year-old had visited South America before; she’d cruised the major river and spent time in one of the major cities. Seeing the loss of bird habitat and mess of deforestation around that major river bothered our ninety-one year-old traveler. Her adventures have taken her to Africa where she went on Safari. A previous trip to left Antarctica as the final continent to tour. This recent travel to Antarctica fulfilled the dream of visiting all the continents.

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Travel aboard the Clipper Adventurer for a 22-day trip-of-a-lifetime to the Great White Continent. Be amazed by ethereal snowscapes, icebergs, and dramatic peaks surrounded by beaches literally covered with nesting gentoo, adelie, and king penguins.
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The ice shelves and mountain ranges in Antarctica make you recognise the enormity of nature and the frailties of human life. To put it very simply, Antarctica is a stunning destination. The continent that is, even today, uninhabited (only scientists and other members at research stations comprise the temporary human inhabitants) leaves you spellbound with its breathtaking natural beauty. Although you’ll feel out of place, for hardly anyone (seals and penguins included) will notice you, more visitors to Antarctica have come thanking they chose this destination over others.

Places to see in Antarctica

Falkland Islands: Spectacular is the word to describe the Falkland Islands, a popular destination amongst Antarctica Cruises.With its vast population of albatrosses, seals and penguins, the Falkland Islands are sure to leave a memorable picture in your mind. Sheep are also abundant and outnumber Falklanders by 200 to 1. Some of the must visit destinations on the Falkland Islands include the Falkland Islands Museum (located in Stanley), Sea Lion Island (you can spot all five species of penguins on Falklands Islands here) and Steeple Jason (home to the world’s largest colony of black – browed albatrosses). You’ll also not want to miss a chance to meet and share a drink with the locals at one of Stanley’s lovely pubs.

Antarctica Cruises

An Antarctic cruise could well be the single most memorable experience of your life. Although Antarctica cruises from Australia and New Zealand are the longest, they are also amongst the most exciting. Cruising to Antarctica involves cruising in all sorts of weathers and temperatures. http://www.travelprojects.com.au offers Antarctica cruises from Australia – find more details on their website.

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My 28 day vacation through South America and Antarctica. Recorded February 8 through March 7, 2009. CONTENTS: 0:00:24 Atlanta, Georgia – I spend my ten hour layover in Atlanta by admiring the view from the top of the 72-story Westin Peachtree Hotel in downtown and at Stone Mountain. 0:03:11 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – I spend my 2 days in the city visiting the Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, downtown Rio and Sugarloaf Mountain. 0:12:26 Iguassu Falls – I spend 2 days exploring the world’s widest waterfall on both the Brazil and Argentina side. 0:19:23 Buenos Aires, Argentina – I spend my short one night stay in the heart of downtown just steps from the Obelisk and Republic Square. A late night dinner and tango show is followed by a short tour of the city the next morning. 0:23:21 Star Princess – The start of my 16-day voyage around the horn of South America and through the Antarctic Peninsula. 0:25:20 Montevideo, Uruguay – Weather was perfect as I toured this beautiful city on the northern bank of the Río de la Plata. 0:30:04 Southern Atlantic Ocean – Dolphins swimming in the Ocean and the Captain’s Gala Welcome Reception were the highlights of this beautiful day at sea. 0:34:03 Southern Atlantic Ocean – The weather turns cooler as we near the Falkland Islands on this second day at sea. 0:35:18 Stanley, Falkland Islands – We were blessed with an uncharacteristically beautiful day of weather during our stay in this self-governing Overseas Territory of the …
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Aqua-Firma is pleased to announce that the Award Winning Wildlife Photographer, David Slater, will be joining their Wildlife and Photography Expedition Voyage to South Georgia, the Antarctica Peninsula and the Falkland Islands next February.  The voyage is undoubtedly one of the ultimate wilderness and wildlife journeys on our planet.

David will be eager to assist guests onboard with their own photography and will advise how to get the very best from your camera, however basic or specialised a model it may be. He will always be on hand to offer photographic tips and advice, be that choosing the correct settings or sharing ideas on how to capture stunning scenic and wildlife images.

The Falkland Islands will be the first destination of this voyage – a location renowned for its spectacular seabird colonies and abundant marine life.

South Georgia will undoubtedly be the wildlife highlight of this voyage and will probably provide the best opportunities for wildlife photography. Known as the ‘Galapagos of the South’, it is home to some enormous penguin colonies. Species include King Penguins, Gentoos, Adelie, Chinstrap, Magalennic and the beautiful Macaroni Penguin so-called because their colourful feathers make them look like the maccherones – ‘foolishly fashionable’ men of 18th century Italy.

South Georgia is also home to extensive colonies of Southern Elephant Seals, whose males can reach 6 metres in length and weigh in excess of 4 tonnes.  One of South Georgia’s most distinguished visitors is the Wandering Albatross, whose 3.5 metre wingspan is larger than any other bird. South Georgia is one of the most important nesting grounds for this albatross, whose numbers have been declining as they get caught on baited hooks set out by long line fishing boats.

The mountainous coastal scenery of South Georgia is the perfect inspiration for landscape photography. It is quite simply breathtaking and expresses the drama of Ernest Shackleton’s heroic crossing of the island on foot. Although South Georgia is 1,400 km from its nearest neighbour, Shackleton knew that its whaling communities provided his best chance of a rescue. The history of whaling in South Georgia, and of Shackelton himself, is very much part of the expert guidance that will be provided onboard this Antarctic voyage.

Antarctica will be the last location visited on this voyage: the largest untouched wilderness on our planet. The Peninsula is perhaps its most scenic part, characterised by its rocky mountains, islands, glaciers and icebergs, which can be marvelled at from the ship and in small inflatable craft.  Inflatables are often used to land amongst colonies of penguins and to get close to seals such as crab eaters, Weddell seals, and the predatory leopard seal.

This voyage will provide an ideal opportunity for both keen photographers and wildlife enthusiasts to see and keep a visual record of a once in a lifetime expedition to the Southern Ocean.

For further information about Aqua-Firma’s Wildlife & Photography Voyage to South Georgia, Antarctica & the Falkland Islands please visit www.aqua-firma.co.uk

 

Notes to Editors

 

Aqua-Firma specialises in expert led tailor made and small group exploration of wilderness and wildlife where land meets water.  Their modes of exploration include inspiring combinations of:

 

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Polar sailing and small ship voyages
Wildlife & marine life safaris
Expert led photography holidays
Canoe and lodge safaris
Rafting expeditions
Yacht charters
Conservation in action experiences
Snorkelling & scuba diving
Family adventures
Photographic holidays

 

     3.  ThisWildlife & Photography Voyage to South Georgia, Antarctica & the Falkland Islands runs from 6th – 24th February 2011.  Prices start from £7290 per person, excluding international flights.

 

     4. David Slater returns today from Arctic Spitsbergen where he provided workshops and  photographic assistance to guests on Aqua-Firma’s Around Spitsbergen Sailing Voyage.

 

     5. Major Photography Awards won by David Slater:

British Wildlife Photography Awards 2009 – Overall Runner Up
Best of Photojournalism 2009 awarded by the National Press Photographers Association – Winner
Best Nature Photo of 2008 awarded by MSNBC
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 1997 – runner up of category
International Wildbird Photographer – winner of category.
BBC British Nature Photography Awards 1999 – Overall Winner

 

      7. Aqua-Firma is the only travel company to offset the carbon emissions of its clients’  polar voyages, and flights booked through the company in joining its polar journeys. Aqua-Firma does this via a Rainforest4Climate programme set up in partnership with Rainforest Concern.

For further press information and photography please contact Ralph Pannell at

Aqua-Firma Worldwide Ltd. on 0844 412 0848 / 01428 620012 or email ralph@aqua-firma.co.uk

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