Setting foot on Antarctica! (the first step) - EP 93

3 days through the Drake passage to set foot on Antarctica! We embark you on the journey we took from the beginning till we set foot on Antarctica for the first time and find the Icebergs and the Antarctic wildlife! and the penguins!
Are you ready?
Last week we flew from Bariloche to the southernmost town of Argentina: Ushuaia. From there we embark for a journey to the most remote continent of the planet: Antarctica. This week we bring you with us to set foot on this unique land at the end of the world.
We travelled to Antarctica with Polar Latitudes, a family of explorer like no other! If you are interested in traveling to the white continent, you can obtain a 1000USD discount on booking for the season 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 with the code Next Meridian.
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This is episode 1 of 3 of our Antarctica serie. To be sure you do not miss what is coming up next, subscribe to the channel!
Merry Christmas to all and see you next week, until then, take care.
Nick & Mathilde
Music from: Epidemic Sound
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[@markmitchell457]

Thank you so much for creating this wonderful channel. You have allowed so many people to join you on your journey through your videos. Your amazing journey has become the first thing hundreds, maybe thousands of subscribers watch while drinking our coffee every week. For many older people it is a window to adventure we would not have had without you two, and your friends. Hello Tom, Hello Eva, I know you are watching. Merry Christmas, and happy travels!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

That makes us immensely happy to read you every week mark ! And that is one of the reason we want to keeep getting the videos going 😍 thank you so much for that

[@anamsohail8904]

Congratulations on reaching Antarctica!! The next meridian expedition is in its 4th continent. It is all because of your hard work, Nick and Mathilde. Fred and Teddy are so cute! 😘

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahaha yes Fred and teddy are fun 😍😍😍

[@bart-m]

Thank you Nick & Mathilde sharing your beautiful experiences on our expedition cruise ship ms Seaventure 🙏😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch ! all the best!

[@alrahma350]

روووووعه استمتعنا معك انتم كروب رائع وقمتَم بعمل قليل من يقوم فيه ❤❤❤❤تحياتي لك من بغداد السلام اخوكم ابو محمد ❤❤❤❤❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much ! We love receiving news from you in Bagdad I hope one day we can make it till there

[@rhousto1]

Your excitement to be in Antarctica jumps out from the screen. Another enjoyable episode to follow two adventurous souls experiencing life to the fullest.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Yes we are sooo happy to have this opportunity

[@steveblount4552]

Made my weekend

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! You make our weekend by taking the time to comment steve

[@junefirst500]

Congratulations! You accomplish one of the greatest of Earth! *LOVE You Amazing Couple*

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Ooooh thank you June😍😍😍😍 lots of hugs and merry Christmas

[@tomi0618]

Thanks for this! Cruise expedition to Antartica is top of my bucket list. Working and saving for it. 😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

congratulations!!! hope you get to make it there soon.

[@Wandering_whatsnext]

What an Incredible experience. I didn’t want this episode to end.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

more coming up! I hope you will enjoy as well!

[@Doodledogs]

Just getting to watch this video and wow, amazing trip. What a lifetime opportunity.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

really was !!!

[@nicoleziegler6112]

Can't wati for the upcoming videos on this continent! They will be epic!!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Nicole! Can’t wait to show you that

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Nick and Matilda. Congratulations on making it to Antarctica. Can't wait to see the next episodes of y'all's epic adventures. Stay warm and Happy New Year's to y'all.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

than you Christopher!!! happy new year to you !

[@nehechodane1013]

Hi friends What are we going to do on Sunday lunchtime during aperitif when you will turn off your channel? Nice to see you each week! you are both in love and you enjoy the life the nature and the people you meet. A message of tolerance and respect that you transmit through these beautiful videos. We would have plenty of questions and topics for discussion, but continue this world tour and these adventures, enjoy your youth, enjoy your life because it´s contagious😄 Have a nice Xmas 🎄, Have a safe and nice trip 🚢!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much!!!!!!! We wish you a beautiful time for Christmas ❤️ thank you for being here every week to support us 🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@ShamimJahuri]

Happy merry Christmas, just gorgeous, i feel so lucky.antartica!excited. Shamim ⚘✔🧚💑🌲

[@donnawilson5514]

We are doing that same expedition Jan 15, 2025. We are so excited! Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Amazing !!! Do you go with polar latitudes ?

[@lupitaolson7837]

We've been on many cruises, but this one out does every one of them. If we were younger, I would definitely go on this one. Stunning views, and it's hard to imagine that there are creatures living there. Merci, merci ❤❤❤ . Keep enjoying it. 😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It is really an adventure ! Thank you for watching !

[@francoisehollender_franeuro]

Thanks a lot for sharing! The Polar Latitudes jackets are quite nice by the way!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

They are really really good yes … we keep them but it takes so much space in the car hahahaha

[@pacobrezel]

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Thank you for sharing us all the time your experiences, thoughts and life! I follow each of your adventure with great curiosity and interest.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oooh that goes straight to our heart. Thank you paco ! Merry Christmas

[@lionellafond4764]

Incroyable !!!! 😮😁👍

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Aaaah contente que ca te plaise!

[@waldeck325]

Happy holidays! Thnx for taking me in 2023 to all those awesome places, looking forward for more in 24

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Happy holidays!!!! Thank you for being with us through 2023!!!

[@lucioinacio4816]

Congratulations for your achievement give me Cold 🥶🥶 just watching 😁 amazing place a big hug for you guys

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you Lucio! big hug to you

[@davkumi]

Your video brought tears of joy to my eyes! 😊❤ thank you.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

I'm so glad! It is such an exceptional place 🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@montymontano8618]

Your excitement was palpable! And the penguins did not disappoint. What is it about those little guys!? Loved your bird identification segment. Hope to see more on other continents. Can’t wait for the next episodes. Happy New Year

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you! we had help from the pro on the boat for the identification! we definitely lack the knowledge hahahah happy new year to you!

[@stevestott1514]

WOW what a great beginning to your Antarctica trip . Here I sit on Christmas eve . Watching two of my favorite over landers on another epic adventure . Cheers you two for always taking us along on This amazing journey you are on and sharing with us threw your awesome videos . MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BOTH, 🍾 AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO COME 🍾🥂. 🌎🌨❄️☃️🎄thanks as always for making my day when ever I see a new video out by you two . Cheers from Steve Stott in Sutherlin Oregon U.S.A. :) :) 👍🏼😁🎄….P.S. THE ENDING ADD WAS GREAT HAD ME LAUGHING GOOD ONE YOU TWO .

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much for your continuous support Steve 😍😍😍 it is soooo nice to see your messages every week and truly motivates us a lot to get the videos coming 🥹🥹🥹 wish you a beautiful Christmas ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stevestott1514]

@@NextMeridianExpedition …👍🏼😁☃️🎄🥂🍾

[@russmartin4189]

So, exciting. I already learned you have to disinfect and inspect your boots and clothing to not contaminate the continent. What more will I learn? Can't wait to see future episodes.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahaha it is fascinating this place! We hope you ll learn more. We did not think we would learn that much by going there

[@lydiamicheli8509]

I love penguins, I want to have one! 😂 Happy new year and thanks for the beautiful images! 🐧⛄🎉🤗

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

we d love to have one too !!!! they are so cute

[@Donneczka1]

I am sooooooooo envious! Well done you two! Can’t wait to see more!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

More to come indeed !!! 😍 thank you for the support

[@lareekline8232]

Thank you for this great video! I've never seen anything similar so it was very enlightening.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! We were also mesmerized it was all new for us too

[@carlalo9861]

You two always seem to be having too much fun. 🥶Antarctica looks amazing. Great shots of the glaciers🏔. 🎄Merry Christmas and happy travels in 2024🚙🎉🎊 North. CA USA

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Carla! It was amazing yea we loved it !!!

[@SetPace]

great!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you’

[@belindacarinaboco6410]

Wow Antarctica🎉

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Wow wow wow indeed !

[@Love_rainy_days]

Wow guys how epic first video from Antarctica how cool was that. Love the penguins! 🐧🐧One day I would love to explore Antarctica. Thanks for sharing. Love your channel. Merry Christmas where ever you are. 🌲🌲 Cheers 🍷🍷🍕🍕🎅

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you so much! Yes the penguins are exceptional indeed 😍😍😍merry Christmas !

[@schoebisontheroad]

thank you for this amazing video! i'm looking forward to the others😊

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you Guys :)

[@alisonduflon-deleo6719]

What a great episode. I love you enthusiasm.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Alison! It was amazing !

[@cynan1019]

Excellent fun video. Thank you for sharing your experiences with the world. I never thought of having to disinfect boots and clothes before setting foot on the ground. Merry Christmas to you!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merry Christmas ! Yes it was very interesting the process to prepare for it

[@wanderersinblack]

Thank you for sharing your incredible video❤. We had the opportunity to travel to Antartica some months back & it was absolutely stunning, truly a magical place. Cheers from Melbourne 🍷!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Awesome! It is very unique so glad to hear you liked it ! Hope all is well!

[@WannabeOverlander]

Hi guys 👋🏻🤠 I like defenetly to go that sail at one day. Great contet! It remais me little glympse of my sail in Svalbar. Cheers to you guys! The earth is NOT FLAT!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Ooooh we would love to make it to Svalbard !

[@MrDonJBerg]

WOWWWWWW..You two killed it. Great video, music and just the right enough detail about the area. And I loved the ending music...

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Oooh merci Don!!!! Thank you and merry Christmas again!

[@MrDonJBerg]

OHHHH Mathilde..I love it when you speak French.....LOL @@NextMeridianExpedition

[@annechung2341]

How fun. I want to do this trip.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It was really exceptional! Never thought I d learn that much

[@ronfinch5532]

Not sure why but I got cold just watching you guys even though it has to be awesome to be there! Marry Christmas and a happy new year of traveling!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahaha it was not too bad in the end ! 😍 you should still go it is amazing !!!

[@Tristan_de_Kermadec]

Merry Christmas Mathilde and Nicolas. I am looking forward to follow your adventures in Australia and Asia in 2024. Antarctica is the only continent I did not visit and what you show us is very tempting....

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Tempting indeed! The place is incredible

[@JohnS-zq8ks]

Nice cabin!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It sure is!

[@stephanyrogers3144]

Congratulations!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you!

[@justbelit]

Wish you showed a map graphic of the distance the boat sailed from

[@TheOnlyTaps]

Merry Christmas and happy holidays 🎉🥳🍻

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Happy holidays!

[@VintageWanderer]

Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing your experiences. Cheers.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you William for watching and merry Christmas

[@moprea19]

That is beutiful!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hello you! Thanks a lot :) we re happy you liked it

[@sarahjrgensen7577]

Love it 😍Merry Christmas 🎄

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Happy holidays!

[@ursinidaho]

Thank you!!!!! Those Penguins are really cute. It is fun to see your enthusiasm. This is great to see!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

thank you ! yes it was magical to get there!

[@terrahmama]

Penguins!!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

They are the best

[@michaelkamph727]

Great video!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markjohnson5483]

Merry Christmas,can’t wait for next year❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merry Christmas !!! Happy holidays and we hope you have a beautiful year to come! We hope you will keep enjoying the videos

[@alainriedl2944]

Happy Christmas !!!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you merry Christmas to you!

[@ldosucowboy3279]

Merry Christmas 🎄 Thank you so much for this past year of incredible adventures.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merry Christmas 😍😍😍

[@nancyortiz541]

Amazing, beautiful and very inspiring ❤ Congratulations in making it happen 🎉 Looking forward to seeing more 😉 Stay warm, safe and healthy ❄️ Happy Holidays 🎄🤗🤗

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you Nancy! Merry Christmas 🎁

[@nancyortiz541]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Merry Christmas 🎄🥰

[@tm8747]

im proud to see the both of you made it to Antarctica, have a merry christmas and and a happy new year.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merry Christmas 😍😍😍

[@libbyblackmon885]

Congratulations guys on stepping foot on your 4th continent!! What an awesome continent it is! I was smiling at the penguins. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome experience with us!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

There is no way not to smile when seeing a penguin 🐧 they are the best 😍😍😍

[@stuartrollings602]

Howdy Albies! Merry Christmas y’all! I am watching this special episode on Xmas morning before anyone else is up! Have a wonderful day exploring and stay warm! Guess you cannot saddle up so sail up!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Happy holidays Stuart! Thank you for all your support and enjoy this beautiful family time 😍 merry Christmas

[@tobyncummins]

Film a 24 hour day please

[@dancarl7126]

Hello guys, amazing trip. But please tell them penguins to relocate, so they don't have to freeze their butts down there. 🥶I guess they've never heard of Antigua - Barbuda. 😂

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahahaha yep they like their shrimps frozen it seems hahahahaha

[@kristensaenz6421]

Wow! How can l like this video more than once! Amazing to be able step on Antarctica! Those penguins are so cute! The seals are so interesting! It looked like the ocean was so calm and smooth even through the drake passage or could you not film when it was rough? The ocean was like glass and so blue and beautiful. What perfect weather! You couldn't have asked for better! So cool to see the icebergs. How many days to get there? Not sure if you mentioned or I lost track. I loved your little penguin commercial at the end! So cute!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

The penguins are 😍😍😍😍 it was really really calm when we went there we were so lucky!!! It was 3 days more or less :) Thank you for taking the time to write us 😍😍😍

[@ericpillou9389]

Génial ce 1er épisode. J’ai adoré. On vous sent tellement heureux et c’est communicatif. Ma femme a regardé - pour la 1ere fois - et ça lui a donné envie. Joyeux Noël à tous les 2 et profitez bien de la famille !!!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Ooooh bienvenu à ta femme Éric! 😍😍😍 ça nous fait plaisir !!!

[@Bjb60Los]

Great job, guys. So exciting to tag along and see your journey.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks so much! We are glad to be travelling together !

[@michaelbright7577]

Wow! Thank so much for sharing your experience. It felt as though I was discovering Antartica with you. And much congratulations on completing your expedition from the Arctic to Antartica.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Ooooh that makes us happy& thank you for taking the time to watch and write us 😍 it was a full on learning experience

[@pennygrubbauthor]

Awesome! All those penguins. The very first one that greeted you looked like it had come to give you all a stern lecture on expected standards of behaviour. Love that they are so careful of biosecurity and contamination. Good to know that still happens. The penguin advert at the end made me laugh!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

We re glad you liked it Penny! Yes the penguins are the next level of entertainment ahhahaha

[@michaelharris1455]

Merry Christmas guys! Congratulations on reaching Antartica! Thank you again for all the true entertainment of each video, and the educational tidbits, too!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Merry Christmas !!!! Thank you for your kind message and wishes !!!

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

Congrats on making it to Antarctica Nick & Mathilde! Four continents down, three to go! What an amazing journey you are taking on! The experiences will provide a lifetime of memories for you. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 2024! Stay safe, keep well, have fun and safe travels. PS. Too bad Albatross couldn't make the crossing with you, that would have been an experience for sure.

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thanks so much! Yes we make progress in the end !!! Hahahaha thank you so much for the support

[@radioactivebanana6774]

I am so thankful to be able to go on the trip with you guys through this video! Thank you so much for sharing! The icebergs are beautiful islands! Merry Christmas!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Our pleasure! Merry Christmas to you!!!! Yes the icebergs are amazing b

[@adapa22]

Amazing experience! Beautiful images thank you 💖💖

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Glad you enjoyed it!!! 😍😍😍

[@rmclark339]

Amazing and awesome! What was the air temperature your first day on land?

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

It was not bad at all around 0 degrees Celsius. The wind gets the feeling colder though the air itself at this season is alright

[@RichardVac]

Amazing!❤❤

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! 😄 happy you enjoyed

[@donalddix4375]

Nice! Happy Holidays

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Thank you! You too Donald !

[@donalddix4375]

@NextMeridianExpedition have you thought about breaking down the different continents of your trip to different Playlist? Might make it big easier to go back and re-watch segments. Loving the videos, keep it going!

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

That s a good point! I Will put them together when we have some time! @@donalddix4375

[@alexandral6273]

Impossible d’imaginer ce que vous avez dû ressentir en arrivant là-bas …! J’imagine que si vous postez ces vidéos, c’est que vous n’y êtes plus … Il n’y a certainement pas internet sur ce continent unique. 😜 Passez d’excellentes Fêtes les chéris ! Merci pour toutes vos belles images ! 🥰🎄🎅🏻🎁🥳

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

On est rentrés effectivement! Incroyable avec Starlink maintenant ils peuvent avoir internet mais c est bien surprenant en effet! Hahahaha et c est récent! Belles fêtes de Noël alexandra 😍🥰🥰

[@alexandral6273]

@@NextMeridianExpedition Effectivement c’est surprenant ! Il y aura combien d’autres épisodes sur cette expérience incroyable ? 😜

[@MarcelEling]

You are great in your puinguinsuit😅

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Hahahaha

[@sagarschavan]

🙏👍👌❤️💐

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

🥰🥰🥰

[@CanadianSledDog]

Looks like a great experience but if it's $1000 off I definitely don't want to know what it costs! 😂

[@Lib773]

El gobierno argentino tiene que empezar a pedir informes sobre quienes son los que viajan a la Antártida 😡😠

[@bolanos3]

Solo hay 5 continentes.....en toda America se considera solo un continente americano, dividirlo en dos es una cosa gringa

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Even on Christmas Day! You really are stubborn 😂😂😂😂

[@bolanos3]

Just ask anyone in Argentina or Chile and they will tell you that America is a continent and that their countries are in America......stubborn is someone else.

[@vitorfreitas-q4f]

The earth is flat

[@VicariousAdventurer]

The earth is roughly a slightly flattened ovoid

[@alkruzins1168]

Enjoy your vlog I was on Voyage 1 My son Zack kayak guide was in voyage 1 and 2 Will watch updates as it helps my relieve the journey

[@alkruzins1168]

Enjoy your vlog I was on Voyage 1 My son Zack kayak guide was in voyage 1 and 2 Will watch updates as it helps my relieve the journey

[@NextMeridianExpedition]

Beautiful!