FEATURE Cruising the Antarctic
Antarctica is an ecological wonder that bewitches explorers, scientists and luxury voyagers alike.
Containing more than 90% of the earth’s land ice, the Antarctic’s fi rst visitors arrived at these frozen lands only two hundred years ago. Its matchless beauty contrasts with extreme climate conditions, all of which makes it an exotic destination, truly hypnotising for those few that have reached this far away corner of the globe.
Top to Bottom: Exploring the Antarctic
the Antarctica XXI navigates the waters of the Antarctic Peninsula to some of the most inaccessible places on earth. The voyage is ideal for those that wish to avoid the unpredictability of the Drake Passage, have limited time or wish to extend their South America trip with an experience in Antarctica. Expeditions are exclusive ‘boutique’ discovery journeys that really do offer its guests the experience of a lifetime.
The Antarctic is a land of extremes, with stunning natural beauty, an array of wildlife and magnifi cent sites to explore. With huge icebergs that often stretch for several miles, this White Continent is a paradise for photographers as well as nature and wildlife enthusiasts.
Antarctica XXI - based in Punta Arenas, Chile - is the fi rst operator to organise fl y and cruise expeditions to Antarctica. Flying over Cape Horn and the Drake Passage,
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Naturalist guides help Antarctica travellers discover the region on land and by the stars, with many interesting onboard lectures. Among the main species that make up marine Antarctic fauna are whales, elephant seals, weddell seals and adelie, chinstrap and gentoo penguins; birdlife includes albatrosses, petrels and snowy sheathbills and the awesome scenery is of course made of glaciers, mountains and roaming icebergs.
For further information please see
www.antarcticassi.com or visit stand D207 at ILTM Asia.
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