With the constant upgradation of technology and the thirst for knowledge and exploration that is so ingrained in human beings, the remotest of areas are being explored by people every day. The North Pole and the South Pole were once places which were off limits to laymen and only available for geologists and scientists maybe, who only traveled to those regions on business, not anymore though.
In 2019 no place has been left where people haven’t set foot to. No matter how hard the journey is, travelers and explorers nowadays are ready to jump into anything that has the remotest semblance to discovering new places and arenas.
Today, we are going to talk about traveling to Antarctica and the many ways you can do that, depending on the budget and the time of the journey you have in mind.
First of all, let’s talk about how much money you’re willing to shell out-
If you’re looking for a lower budget itinerary first you have to decide on the cruise you want to be on. Generally, an 11-day trip is sufficient for this trip, and the standard cruises with 4 people onboard will cost around $7,500-$8,000.
In case you’re traveling solo you have the option with a lot of liners to share a room with someone if you want your tickets for the cruise ship to be cheaper.
In case you want to avoid crossing the infamous Drake Passage onboard a ship you’ll have to manage ticket prices for a flight which will be around $9,000 apiece.
On the other hand, if you’re budget is above $10,000, there is no problem for you to avail a double cabin on your cruise ship for your whole family. You may also avail a cruise plan for 20 days or more which involves a trip through Falkland and South Georgia. There are a lot of sporting activities available for people who like different adventure sports like kayaking, camping, scuba diving, swimming and so on.
As Antarctica trip is all about cruises. So it is of utmost importance to get on a cruise which serves your purpose of visit.
If exploring the wildlife-rich peninsula, you have three options: either a standard cruise from Ushuaia, a Fly-cruise from Punta Arenas or a luxury cruise.
Standard Cruise from Ushuaia
This involves sailing from the port of Ushuaia to the Peninsula and returning either straightaway or making a detour via the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, depending on your preference.
Fly Cruise from Punta Arenas
If you’re worried about getting sea-sick, this is an incredible option. Fly-cruise allows you to fly usually from Punta Arenas to King George Island and take the cruise from there before flying back to Argentina. There are also options where you can fly one way and go on the cruise on the other.
Luxury Antarctica Cruise
Luxury cruises obviously cost a lot more than average cruises which set sail to the Southern islands. The cabins are larger, facilities are better with a different and extensive number of entertainment facilities as well as luxury apparatus like the Champagne and Wine, though obviously you will be required to shell out a lot more money than standard cruises.
There are certainly other things you are supposed to keep in mind as well according to the preference of your visit –
- Firstly, if you’re looking to dock on various ports then you should choose a smaller vessel with about 200 passengers or so.
- On the other hand, if you’re looking to avoid rolling on the ship then you’ll have to choose a bigger vessel.
- If you want your experience to be more personalized as opposed to the generic small yacht is also an option for people who are looking for unconventional landing options.
