I Took A $10,000 Luxury Cruise To Antarctica

[@lynneshrode2927]

My husband and I recently did an Antarctica cruise. While the Drake Passage wasn’t so kind to us, it was well worth the discomfort. Antarctica is so very breathtakingly beautiful! We were blessed with the most still, serene, and otherworldly uniquely beautiful mix of ocean, firmament, icebergs, and wildlife. There are simply no words to describe what you see and feel while there. If you are able to do this, do it! You will not regret it.

[@x15galmichelleevans]

Unfortunately, getting across the Drake is pretty much the price of admission to Antarctica. It can be a terrible experience, but so worth it to experience Antarctica. I told them that the gift shop should have sold t-shirts: "I survived the Drake--Twice!" since you have to go down and back. Some cruise lines offer Fly the Drake packages, but they are very expensive, and will probably double the price to get to Antarctica. I hope I can go back someday, and if I do, I'll pay the extra price to fly across the Drake!

[@KimberlyReviews]

OMG this is on my list!! A few years ago my goal was to visit every country, then I realized there are 190+ countries currently sooo I realized (as a person who works in an office most days) that is impossible. Now I plan to visit every state in the US and every continent!

[@ruthhnry]

Same! I definitely want to visit every continent and EVERY state in America.

[@KimberlyReviews]

@@ruthhnry yaaay! I'm at 15 states and 2 continents now. Deciding which state to visit next month.

[@ruthhnry]

@@KimberlyReviews nice! I'm on 11 states. Mexico and Canada. Also several countries in the Caribbean- Bahamas, Jamaica, grand cayman, Honduras, Haiti, and Puerto Rico. I want to leave the western hemisphere and hop on over to Africa soon. Preferably South Africa first. Maybe next spring (our fall) or in December because now it's their winter.

[@KimberlyReviews]

@@ruthhnry Very impressive! I've been to several countries in the Caribbean and a few in Europe. So now I'm interested in the other continents. Trying to get myself to stop repeating locations- I've been to Jamaica 4 times, Mexico & the Bahamas 2 times, Greece & London 3 times.

[@ping41]

190+ countries for me too is quite impossible so I narrowed my dream to 50 countries and maybe more and 7 continents, so far been to 41 countries and will be doing my 6th continent in Antarctica in March next year

[@Hawkeye2001]

I went to Antarctica in 2018. It was the most amazing place I will ever go see. The Zodiacs were my favorite. I passed on the Polar Plunge opportunity. The Drake passage south was smooth sailing, the return back was a bouncy trip.

[@Aquariangirl126]

I’m not a fan of doing anything in a cold climate, but I must admit seeing the beauty of Antartica and it’s wildlife was absolutely amazing. This is something I would love to experience one day. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. By the way I’ll pass on the polar plunge 🥶

[@crescentmoonchild4031]

Me too…I can’t do cold… but I am happy to look at other people doing it😅

[@gloriabowie5629]

Alaska,Antartica no thanks

[@meganallday]

Cold is wonderful with the right clothing/gear. Magical really. And hot tubs, hot tubs hot tubs. Cold can be so very cozy.

[@aliciageary7653]

Never thought I'd want to do a trip to Antarctica but now I'm so excited to go!

[@fwb777]

Me too! And I live in tropical 🐠 Barbados 🇧🇧!

[@jusblazeem42]

"why would someone take a cruise to Antarctica? Because it's freaking amazing. A lifetime sight and experience. Especially this way.

[@nymike907]

Loved the series, thanks to you two for sharing. I am so jealous. The ship and excursions were so different than I expected. You're enthusiasm and energy for everything is captivating. I felt bad she was a little ill, glad she finally got to enjoy it. She is so sweet. Again, thanks to both of you, for sharing this experience.

[@alexisreneebardou]

I have never wanted to go to Antarctica until now you're doing an amazing job as a storyteller and great photos. ❤😊

[@live2skide1]

I've been enjoying your adventures on "Jay the Nomad" channel. The two of you are awesome together and I am glad you had this amazing experience. What a beautiful ship!! So many of the "big" cruise companies are just voyages through the region. My aunt, at 85+ went to Antarctica on a Russian trawler converted to a cruise ship. She walked on the polar ice at 85+ years old....so I do believe I can do it too!!!

[@KnockOutCutie]

I’m so happy you did this, I love seeing my ppl adventuring and living their best life!! It’s nice to see ppl who look like you doing things out of the box . I hope you don’t take this as cliche or the wrong way. I hope you reach a million followers and more of us can see the unique experiences awaiting in the world.

[@Lufu2]

Thank you for once again sharing your amazing adventures!

[@sarahsponzo6523]

It was SO fun to meet the two of you! Your video series on World Traveler were great and we relived the whole trip watching them!Daniel and I were so excited that we appeared in a couple of places! Well done!

[@darrinwi]

Sounds like a blast

[@allisond2689]

WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Thanks for sharing the awesome time with honest review with us!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Great microphone tonight, Jay, and thank you so much for sharing your incredible adventure with us and with Lauren!

[@c_the_world]

I’ve had my eye on this cruise with Atlas for a while. I’m so jealous of that discount you got 🤩

[@skinnwalker4515]

Of course, the mandatory Power move😎 No cruise is complete without some breakdancing!

[@AlexHernandez-yb9rx]

This must have been such a great opportunity to do. What an amazing experience! I’ve been watching your other channel and that ship looks beautiful! It’s so nice to at least experience through your channel all the fun things you got to do. It’s good that you’re young and in shape. 😁 thank you for sharing such AMAZING footage of animals, the ship and the whole adventure. You definitely are “Living the Dream” and I’m so happy for you! 🤩

[@angelabrown3994]

Appreciate seeing a different kind of cruise experience. Very educational. Thanks

[@misspenny4687]

I really enjoyed the vlogs. I would not go on a cruise to Antarctica. But I love watching. The pictures were breathtaking, and I appreciate the fact you posted so fast. GREEEAT VIDEO!!!!! Everyone seemed so down to earth on this cruise. The ship is beautiful! Now if ever the ship go to a warmer climate....I'm there.

[@aceofspadez131]

I do a polar bare jump every year out here in n.y in long Beach. Every year, on the coldest day of the winter, people get together to plunge into the ice-cold waters in honor and loving memory of a young man who died at 4 before being able to fulfill his wish. We help rase awareness for multiple things and help to fulfill wishes for children. It's cold, it kinda hurts, but I absolutely love it

[@quarantinelife.]

This is probably my favorite one yet!!! So cool, you get to jump into cold water and see penguins 🐧 awwwww, they are cute ☺️

[@TheDawgfathasBBQ]

Good stuff brother!!!

[@allenpedrick6502]

The polar plunge is a must!!! Awesome job on the both of you doing this.

[@alecward1705]

love the vids keep it up

[@robinperryman6474]

I was wondering about those jackets. So cool. TFS bcuz I’d never do this. I can’t swim and would be worried about the icebergs. I’m glad you enjoyed yourself.

[@cindyhorn957]

If I ever get to Antarctica, I would definitely do the artic plunge. I hate the cold. I would absolutely love to do this cruise.

[@GJ-is6sv]

We are super glad that you are following your heart. Working and traveling on Virgin is two different things. Glad to see you cruising and doing your vlog/blog.

[@iizidlaury2023]

I would definitely do a polar plunge and of all places in one of the coldest places in the world haha... NICEEEE

[@cynthiabell-brazeal571]

I wish I wish i wish ANTARCTICA IS MAJOR ON MY BUCKET LIST!

[@fwb777]

You wrote it and the universe will manifest it.. have a gr8 time, when you get there

[@JohnnyFuturePast]

Awesome Justin What an Epic Bucket List! I definitely dream of doing this someday soon too! Great video! 💙

[@emmellcee]

Because of your video series on your Antarctica cruise, I have now added Antarctica to my must see list! Thanks for sharing!

[@BrianAlt]

This was a great recap, but everyone should watch the 6-part series. Well worth your time.

[@ramonabush]

It would be awesome to see Antarctica in person, but I wouldn't do well in the cold. Thanks for sharing your journey. I've enjoyed all of the content on both channels. ❤

[@j1947m]

Now, that's MY kind of cruise!

[@tc6700]

Wow! The cloud ceiling looks so low, as if you could touch the sky. Absolutely beautiful! Definitely adding this trip to my bucket list.

[@surfstarcc1]

Been waiting for this footage.

[@greggpoppabich9281]

It's all about u...✌🏽😁❤

[@bronrayner6280]

I was In Antarctica in February. I feel very blessed to have had such a unique experience. Thanks for your video

[@tacitus7797]

Thanks for the rundown on your trip. Its always fun to listen to your adventures.

[@catmomjill]

What a great trip! And that ship is beautiful!

[@lisafowler7563]

Thanks for Sharing this was an Amazing Video ❤️ Love It

[@sherrisells352]

I normally watch you on my smart TV but never actually subscribed to your channel. Love the content and supporting what you doing by watching and commenting. Keep up the great work.

[@cats_coffee_travel]

Great video! Antarctica truly is amazing. We were on WT Feb 27 and I wanted to point out a couple of discrepancies. Most of the meetings/lectures are not mandatory. There's a mandatory meeting on day 1 or 2 regarding landings and if you've signed up for paddle boarding, kayaking, or camping you need to attend those meetings, but the other meetings (lectures, really) are optional. Maybe Jay has some inside info, but AOV currently doesn't have any Galapagos trips. Quick note about the lectures: they are FABULOUS. We missed a few while crossing the Drake on the way home and regretted not going to the auditorium. The lectures are broadcast to the TVs in the cabins, but the signal kept cutting out (likely because we were in the Drake) and we missed a lot.

[@naturalPaths]

I so enjoyed your series of this cruise.

[@186bingo]

Definitely bucket list stuff! Great review 🙂

[@williamA7836]

Wow! what a trip to remember, jay nice work n experience

[@ieishaatkins7443]

👀 ok Mr big head in the cold; them pink shorts did you justice. 😅Great info I admire your courage to live your life… sorry I notice everything. 🍍

[@ajrod441]

Wow! You are doing things that some can only dream of doing. I'm happy for you. 😊

[@steelresilience]

Oh I'd definitely do the polar plunge.

[@stevenwilliams6406]

What an awesome experience that must have been, it's on my bucket list too. Thanks for sharing.

[@Knightnurse90]

This is a definite bucket list !! Yes I would do the polar plunge at least once. Wish I could look as awesome as a Lauren 😮❤

[@gailjohnson9066]

You look extremely happy on your Excursion😊

[@Super123At]

Ok “ girlfriend Lauren” is living her best life, she gets to come on everything! I hope y’all are having a blast on these voyages

[@TamaraPhillip-w4t]

This was very interesting. You are excellent at what you do.

[@travelsauras4704]

Thanks for sharing this experience.

[@dreeves9439]

Thanks for sharing J!

[@julieDJTFP]

If my husband and I had a chance to go to Antarctica, our bags would be packed already. But, since we can't I'm glad you could go and share your experience.

[@dpc316]

Happy for your man , glad you had this experience but I think in the dance off department I may have a good match ! Lol. Anyways would love to have a group exposition. Let’s plan !

[@peacelife]

Def a beautiful experience and thanks for sharing your journey of the KZbin with us.

[@Terrific10byTna]

LOVED the trip videos!!!

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodic128]

4:52 the word you need there is ambiance, environment is clouds and air.

[@tiffanyi5645]

Honestly I’m good on Antarctica and Alaska, as a Puerto Rican woman, I’m a child of the sun, my skin is brown and likes to bask in the warm glow of the Caribbean …plus the cruises seem like way more fun! Lol 💁🏽‍♀️☀️

[@MarquiMarie]

I have no desire to go anywhere cold! I really enjoyed watching yall and I liked the cabin. Polar Plunge sheesh!

[@0therun1t21]

I'm so glad you two had a (mostly) good time, thank you for sharing it with us! It was amazing. I wonder what the penguins think of humans, they probably think we're another kind of penguin. Ha! I knew your muscles would lock up. That's exactly how I would want the staff to act, strict.

[@cheewanng6138]

Because of your outstanding and informative video, I am planning on a similar trip next year. Thank you so much!

[@stevec9669]

I watched your series of this expedition cruise on your Jthenormad channel. It’s the most informative video about the Antarctica expedition cruise, comparing to those from other channels I had seen. Thanks for the videos and those very educational information for anybody who has the same bucket list, what to expect and how to prepare.

[@wjrsb58]

What an amazing experience, cruise, trip!!!!

[@alexisreneebardou]

My big brother went to Antarctica and said it was the best cruise he's ever taken and he's taking a lot😊

[@NJGarrick]

Thoroughly enjoy your content and platform. That being said this is the first cruise I want no part of lol. Glad you enjoyed it, you can clearly see it was an amazing experience for you and your girlfriend. Keep doing what you are doing. I look forward to your videos

[@LiaDavis-el5uy]

WOW!!! On my bucket list for someday. Or maybe something like this, that isn't actually an expedition but more of a sail by. But first Alaska.

[@moshack]

Nice.. I was there on an icebreaker in 1976 for 9 months with the Coast Guard. And I got paid to do it. :)

[@cutemel6]

Awesome content! Thanks for taking us along.😊

[@davidsaunders6268]

Great video. What a memorable experience. One that not many have had. Thanks for sharing.

[@terrifromm5085]

Hi Jay. I'm not a great or strong swimmer and on the lecture board you showed, it said that you must be able to swim 50 meters. Is the ability to swim well a necessity do the excursions? I noticed that a safety rope is used and held by the guides for the polar plunge. Antartica sure looks spectacular.

[@jenbrooks5872]

Lol my hubby does barely above freezing every year! Gotta put the water in at camp! He would do the plunge and not blink. He enters the lake while there is still ice most springs. Me? No wayyyyy.

[@tekkmoma4498]

FANTASTIC VIDEO!!!! 👏🏾👏🏾🙋🏾‍♀️GREAT JOB!!! I WATCHED YOUR VIDEO TWICE!!!! I HAVE ADDED THE ANTARCTICA TRIP TO MY BUCKET LIST!!!! SO EXCITED!!!! I have been blessed to have traveled around the World - all 4 corners of the World. I am now - for example after watching your video - just as excited to take the Antarctica trip as I was when I was able to visit Machu Picchu and thereafter got to travel from Northeast China through to Southeast China!!!! Saving $$$$ for the Antarctic trip right now!!!! BTW - it was great seeing that there was a Black woman passenger on the voyage! I’ll be the next one - and I’m going to do the Polar Plunge!!!! 👍🏾🙋🏾‍♀️🥳

[@ainrevwhite8565]

This was really nice to see! It's good to know of things out of reach that you may wish to do someday and showcasing it for others is a treasure.

[@alfamaize]

Jay- I also enjoyed watching this cruise a lot, but before we decide if we will go, one really important question- how susceptible to sea sickness is Lauren? That's what would worry both me and my wife. But the experience looks amazing.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Very.. If you get seasick the Drake Passage will be a challenge for sure

[@texasboy5117]

We went to Antarctica in January and loved it. Currently looking at doing another trip back. While not cheap, it is life changing.

[@anonymous6594]

What cruise line did you use?

[@texasboy5117]

@@anonymous6594 we used Holland America. Did the 23 day trip from Santiago to Buenos Aires. This was a cruise not an exposition trip. We looked at using Viking, but felt we were not physically capable of taking full advantage of the opportunities, so we opted for HA. We are in our mid 70’s. We upgraded to a suite and liked the extra space. The ship was very crowded, which was a shame. We are looking for a small luxury ship to do another cruise there.

[@anonymous6594]

@@texasboy5117 thanks

[@JP-oq2pr]

The pink shorts was my fave scene

[@robinperryman6474]

😮 too cold for me but very pretty. I’ll just live vicariously through you on this one. That lil microphone is cute. I’m slow so sitting here saying. What’s that he’s holding?😂😂😂

[@Pro360video]

Love your videos and loved watching the daily vlogs on the other channel of this adventure

[@melindadonley8806]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! Do you know of any cruises to see the Aurora Borealis? That is definitely on my bucket list. Thanks

[@donkansas8934]

your best yet. I cracked up a few times.

[@ainsleyhilton22]

Bro I watched all 6 videos and it looks amazing, just got off an 7day RCL cruise and would love to try that. I’m going to put it as a bucket list thing, funds won’t allow it now. I appreciate how u open others eyes to a whole different world of cruising 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@leslindelgado6124]

I’m so happy for you guys! Antarctica. How freaking exciting! One day I’ll make my way down there. GW. ❤🎉

[@lauriemogianesi3571]

Enjoyed your trip. Too scared for me but it looks beautiful.

[@RAHAHATV]

Been watching you for a bit and just now subscribed since you mentioned you're from Tampa

[@mildredwilliams4597]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@2luvjazz]

It was an amazing adventure and loved that you took us along with you and Lauren. I loved all of the vlogs on your other channel. Keep up the adventures!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@doniceclemmons3788]

GREAT SERIES!

[@lindalaliberte8704]

I enjoyed watching all your Antarctic videos. You and Lauren looked like you enjoyed everything. It .must have been amazing to actually find yourself there. Where are you off to next? 👍😀

[@TheCannell76]

Yeah..been there done that. I would NOT be drinking... 👍👍👍

[@smegheadish]

Very cool series! Keep up the good work:)

[@yolandarouser1413]

Loved living vicariously through you on this journey. Not something I'd book for myself because of the cold but it did look beautiful.

[@ebw16256]

This looked awesome. ❤

[@Typhoon0112]

The Food is 9/10👏👏

[@bigdaddyohh]

I live in Minnesota, and have done several Polar Plunges. Most, if not all are done as fund raising events for charities. Some are done in a tank of cold water, but most are done after cutting a hole in a frozen lake.

[@HyreOnFire]

There’s a ‘polar plunge’ common in the Midwest states where we get freezing lakes over winter. Typically it’s a fundraiser event once a winter. You raise money or donate - and you jump into a frozen lake. They of course cut out/remove part of the ice. Have medics on hand etc. Well organized. Around me (Ohio) they do it every year regardless if lake is frozen or not, as it’s still super cold regardless.