Take the Ocean Less Traveled
Cross "the last continent" off your bucket list this year and visit Antarctica this Summer! For those who relish traveling to remote locations and off-the-grid adventures, Antartica is a dream. Now, more and more travelers are finding reasons to visit Antarctica every year, making the once-in-a-lifetime journey a bit more accessible.
5 Reasons to Visit Antarctica
Antarctica is a continent with no permanent human population, but where the natural world and wildlife are free to be just that- wild. It's the closest thing on Earth to another planet. Here's 5 other major reasons to witness the seventh continent:
1. Penguins
Eight species of penguin exist only in Antarctica, and some like the Emperor penguin are the most commonly recognized, while Rockhoppers are one of the smallest penguin species, and the smallest of the crested penguins.
2. Seals
Six different species of seal live thrive in Antarctica waters: Ross, Weddell, crabeater, leopard, fur and elephant seals.
Four of these Seal species are ice-habitat specialists, breeding on the sea ice in spring. Leopard and Ross seals tend to be solitary, whereas Weddell and crabeater seals form breeding groups or colonies.
3. Whales
Few things match the majesty of a coming up close and personal with a whale. The sights and sounds: a blue whale's song can theoretically travel several thousand kilometres, and at close range can be compared to a jumbo jet at take-off.
4. Ice
By definition, an iceberg is a massive piece of ice which has broken away from a glacier. Antarctica's landscape can be described as a sculpture garden of ice. Just like snowflakes, no two icebergs are the same. The stillness, silence, and then the sound of crash as the ice caves from a near by glacier.
5. Ice Shelfs and Caps
Because ice shelves are in contact with the atmosphere above and the ocean below, they are the most vulnerable component of the Antarctic environmental change. Fast ice forms ‘land fast’ phenomena such as ice shelves and grounded ice.
How to Get There
Silversea makes the far away feel a bit closer with their luxury expedition ships. They even give you options on how to get to the last continent:
Choose to fly straight into the heart of Antarctica with Antarctica Bridge, or sail the iconic Drake Passage for an unforgettable experience.
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
The Scenic Eclipse is the World's First Discovery Yacht, and her innovative desig truly stands her apart in the incredible region of Antarctica.
A rare experience: take to the skies from the Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica for an exclusive helicopter ride, gaining a deeper understanding of the epic vastness of this pristine region.
Go with MVT
When you book your Silversea cruise with MVT you gain access to special Virtuoso amenities:
On Silversea’s Exclusive Benefit dates get up to $300 onboard credit per person to use on shore excursions, spa treatment, specialty restaurants and more.
