Antarctica, the White Continent, is the southernmost continent on Earth and is known for being the coldest, windiest, and most remote continent. Antarctica is home to about 5 million penguins, whales, and other rich wildlife. Most people visit the White Continent by cruises. A typical cruise route goes through the Drake Passage that is the body of water between South America and Antarctica. The Drake Passage is considered one of the most treacherous voyages for ships to make. The Antarctic Circumpolar Current, which runs through it, meets no resistance from any landmass, and waves top 40 feet.

Once the ship crossed the Drake Passage, it visit various islands, pass narrow channels, and land on the continent itself if weather permits. The White Continent is a magic place unlike any other. To this day, the mythical Antarctic Peninsula still holds real fascination and promises its visitors unforgettable moments. Throughout your adventure in this icy realm, you will find yourself in the heart of a spectacular decor in subtle shades of blue and white, surrounded by exceptional wildlife. Penguins, humpback whales, seals and giant petrels are at home here, as are elephant seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, and orcas. Depending on which sites you will be lucky enough to visit, you may get the chance to observe them and share with them the beauty of these extreme parts.

Each day, based on ice conditions, the Captain and the Expedition Leader will suggest zodiac outings or landings to discover the infinite riches of the Antarctic Peninsula. Glaciers, ice floe, tabletop icebergs, mountain peaks that plunge straight into the sea, volcanic beaches, research stations, enchanting bays, and vestiges of the whaling industry: these are the faces of the Antarctic that will likely reveal themselves to you, in a hushed and surreal atmosphere. You will sail in the wake of Jean-Baptiste Charcot, Adrien de Gerlache and Sir Ernest Shackleton, great Antarctic explorers who, from the 19th century, set out to conquer these remote and uninhabited lands.

For example, we sailed to Deception Island. The Capital was able to carefully navigated into its small entrance to the lagoon in the middle, with the cooperation of weather. We were able to Kayak on the other day. We did many wet landing on various islands by zodiac. Some people actually take a plunge into the Antarctic water.

A long route also visit the South Georgia Island which has millions of King penguins. The route adds about 5 more days and thousands of dollars to the cost. I have heard people cannot zodiac to the island due to high waves. So unless, you have time and lot of money, I don’t recommend to do the long route just for a chance to see King penguins. But if you were luck with weather and you ended landed on the island, it is definitely worth of a visit.