Antarctica Cruise Watch-Outs. 8 Things Brochures Don't Warn You About

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@syguzman5739
@syguzman5739 4 жыл бұрын
I'm GOING to Antarctica!! I don't care what it costs! I rather $$$$$ pay a price and be ACCOMPLISHED than sit in a rocking chair in my 90's thinking with regret, "I wish I would have..."
@AnaM-j4u
@AnaM-j4u 4 жыл бұрын
I am with you, it is super expensive, but I am stepping up on faith, I have to go, I just have to...
@himanshushah5856
@himanshushah5856 3 жыл бұрын
Package price ?
@leensalocin
@leensalocin 2 жыл бұрын
Yup! Me too!
@willchu
@willchu 2 жыл бұрын
You won't be sitting in a rocking chair in your 90s but on the streets if money is your biggest obstacle of whether you should be going.
@syguzman5739
@syguzman5739 2 жыл бұрын
@@willchu I'm financially comfortable but thank you for your concern 💝
@robinshultz2927
@robinshultz2927 3 ай бұрын
I’m 72 so I took an easy leisure Celebrity cruise to Antarctica in February of 2024. I bought all of the things that Gary recommended as they were recommended on different cruise sites. Since we did not have any land excursions, I didn’t use any of the special cold weather clothing. A beanie, a merino wool turtleneck, and a bulky sweater were all that I needed while on deck. I came home with hundreds of dollars of unused items that could not be returned as the 30 day return window had closed. The Falkland Islands were very windy so I appreciated my heavy duty hoodie. Binoculars are a must. If I had not recently had two hip replacements, I probably would have opted for the cruise sailings that provided land excursions.
@Jim-de4dj
@Jim-de4dj 2 жыл бұрын
Off in 4 weeks, been round the world but never got to Antarctica, last two years have been awful, lost my wife, had to retire, major health problems and Covid so decided to go and getting very real now.
@maryokeefe5351
@maryokeefe5351 2 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your losses. Enjoy your trip.
@susannechakan4939
@susannechakan4939 Жыл бұрын
I am so sorry for your loss. Enjoy your trip. I'm saving but don't know if I can save enough before my knees give out. 🤩
@attentionlabel
@attentionlabel Жыл бұрын
How was your trip dude??
@ohio72213
@ohio72213 3 ай бұрын
I hope your trip went well. If you see this and want to share some of your experiences I'd love to hear them. I am 23 years old and am saving for a trip. Whatever you are willing to say I'd very much appreciate hearing. God Bless you.
@virginiakramer9055
@virginiakramer9055 Жыл бұрын
I went on an Antarctic cruise early in the season - late October to middle of November. It was a great time to be there. The temperatures weren't all that bad. And the ground where we went ashore had not yet been chewed up by people tromping around. I was on the Ortelius, which is one of the smallest ships, originally a research vessel. There weren't very many amenities, but the food was very good. Our planned itinerary included the Falklands, South Georgia Island, Sandwich Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Because there were only 100 passengers we were able to sometimes make two landings in a day. We experienced very rough seas due to storms that lengthened our time at sea, but the Drake Passage was a "lake." Because I'm a winter hiker and ice climber I had all the requisite gear, although I did buy a jacket and waterproof pants. The ship supplied muck boots, which are mandatory because every landing is a water landing. The cost of the trip, including travel insurance (also mandatory) was around $18,000.
@nancylui7214
@nancylui7214 5 ай бұрын
I just came back from the classic Antarctica cruise with Quark EXpedition on their Ultramarine ship. What Gary said was right on, to the point. We had incredible weather the whole time we were there , and the Drake passage crossing to and from were pretty calm. Dress in layer is a must, and water proof pants is essential . Quark Expedition loaned us the boots and gave us a parka, I wore 2 pairs of short cashmere socks with the boots in outings, and it was warm enough. I had been to most parts of the world, but this trip was an eye opening for me: the world is supposed to be like that!
@13WhiteFang37
@13WhiteFang37 3 жыл бұрын
No kids? Expensive and limited number of ships every year plus restrictive regulations on large ships on disembarkation on the peninsula? This is bloody perfect.
@kennethrodmell9006
@kennethrodmell9006 2 жыл бұрын
Visited Antarctic Peninsula in January 2005 on M/V Polar Star, a Finnish built icebreaker of around 5,000 tons and catering for around 90 passengers. 18 days, including return flights from LHR and about 8 days on the peninsula itself for about £4,200 all in. Of course, it's gone up a bit since then! Drake Passage running at 8 - 10 metres but great fun! Usually 2 or 3 peninsula landings by Zodiac boat each day, very friendly and helpful crew and an adventure in every sense of the word. Many years ago I had a vivid dream where I was walking on Antarctica - on waking up I was determined to make it happen and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Can't fault your advice - it's spot on!
@KarlieBoy1
@KarlieBoy1 Жыл бұрын
This is a very informative video. I have booked one of the National Geographic expeditions for January 2024 and after seeing this I think I made good decisions thus far. This is a very balanced presentation and should be seen before you book a cruise to this place.
@melklausler
@melklausler Жыл бұрын
We're thinking about doing the Feb. 2024 with Nat Geo to Antarctica!
@Haley-t1l
@Haley-t1l 7 ай бұрын
well have you gone yet?? haha we need an update!! 😅
@malcolmjordan3330
@malcolmjordan3330 2 жыл бұрын
If you are a photo nut like me there are a couple of extra things you need. Most importantly 5 zip lock bags. Each big enough to fit your entire camera body and lens into. Cut the bottom two corners out, take your camera strap off your camera and threat them, from the outside into the bag and reattach to your camera. You can now hang your camera around your neck and pull the bag down over the entire camera or rip open the zip, slide it up the straps and use it normally. It gets wet on the zodiacs and we watched so many amazing cameras completely die. Take about three lens cleaning cloths, punch a hole in them, attach 1m of string and then you can tie it into your pocket. You will be able to clean ocean spray and whale snot (i kid you not) off your lens on a moving zodiac in the wind. I took a 18-400 lens. Don't ever count on being able to change lens in the zodiacs. Buy a lanyard with a pulley and take a small waterproof point and shoot as well. You can keep in your top jacket pocket. There are times where it is so wet you cannot open your zip lock. The best shot of the whole trip came from my point and shoot as a whale fully breached metres from our zodiac. All the expensive DSLRs missed the shot. And keep this one with you at all times while moving around the ship. They say the best camera to take is the one you are holding in your hand right now.
@unlvqasl
@unlvqasl 2 жыл бұрын
Good point about cameras except that you are too conservative. You need 2 of everything just in case one camera - mine did. It isn't necessary to buy the 2nd camera as you can either rent one or borrow one from a friend but do bring 2 of them.
@suzTeach199
@suzTeach199 9 күн бұрын
Excellent advice! Thank you.
@kvom01
@kvom01 2 жыл бұрын
I was able to go in Feb. 2015 for about half the normal price by being in a group that contacted a travel company 18 months in advance. They were going to charter a small ship with a 120 passenger capacity, and by paying a $1K per person non-refundable deposit we locked in 6 3-berth cabins for 18 people at 2800 each. We were provided parkas to keep, and loaned boots. I found that wearing waterproof rubber gloves over knot inner gloves worked well. For other layers I had thermal underwear under a ski bib along with sweaters. We had Drake Lake on the way over. On the return the weather forecast was bad so we left a day early and went at the ship's maximum speed across. Still quite rough but only a single day to cross in bad weather. Since the docking space is reserved, we spent the last day slowly cruising the channel.
@MixedBag713
@MixedBag713 9 ай бұрын
Which boat was this?
@oom-george
@oom-george 2 жыл бұрын
We, in our early 80's got a very good bargain. We went from Ft Lauderdale and back on HAL through the Panama, down the west coast of South America. To the peninsula for several incredible days. Then the Falklands, up the East Coast, the Amazon to Manaus. Then home to FTL on March 20, 2020 just before Covid shut down the airlines so we could fly home. The fare (not the total cost) was $20K total for my wife and I for a 77 day cruise. I know I'll never find another bargain like that. Full disclosure, we were in an inside cabin.
@lilbatz
@lilbatz 5 жыл бұрын
No kids you say? Saving those pennies starting NOW!
@happytraveller2122
@happytraveller2122 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@johnley8168
@johnley8168 2 жыл бұрын
For those who live in colder climates, just take clothing that you normally wear in winter. It can be colder in Chicago in January than in Antarctica.
@kayleepoitras491
@kayleepoitras491 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve lived through -50C (-58F) … I really want to experience Antarctica
@helen5852
@helen5852 2 жыл бұрын
Layers is the key, add or subtract to your comfort!
@ging466
@ging466 5 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. I’m going on the silver cloud in February, doing 10 days in Antarctica then 21 days from Ushuaia to Cape Town. Can’t wait. It’s the trip of a lifetime.
@maizy1203
@maizy1203 3 жыл бұрын
Were you able to make it before Covid hit?
@ging466
@ging466 3 жыл бұрын
@@maizy1203 yes got home to Sydney 2 days before our borders closed. It was an incredible trip. The wildlife absolutely spectacular❤️
@itstherealguy9762
@itstherealguy9762 3 жыл бұрын
Did take a plane from cape town to ushuaia ? Or u have to go by europe? Sorry for the dumb question but its a trip i reall want to do.
@ging466
@ging466 3 жыл бұрын
@@itstherealguy9762 it was a 21 day cruise. Ushuaia to Cape Town
@COLINJELY
@COLINJELY 5 жыл бұрын
Years ago there was a cruise that left from Tasmania and came back to New Zealand that went right into the Ross Ice Shelf and visited McMurdo Base
@texasboy5117
@texasboy5117 3 жыл бұрын
We are about 99% ready to call our travel agent for a January 2023 13 day trip on Viking. You are right about the cost; $16,400 USD PP!!!! Its a once in a life time trip.
@cherifurr3935
@cherifurr3935 2 жыл бұрын
looking at that too!
@naren2k6
@naren2k6 5 жыл бұрын
Great video's, very concise no-nonsense and to the point.
@Noon_00Nz
@Noon_00Nz 8 ай бұрын
Haha, I was like whoa, the bedroom looks very recognizable. I just went on Silver Cloud and it has the new paint job of white and silver. On top of that, it also embarks at Puerto Williams in Chile now.
@mioangel1227
@mioangel1227 Ай бұрын
TFS! I went to Puerto Williams and Puerto Toro! Amazing adventure!
@michaellim2811
@michaellim2811 7 ай бұрын
For those travelers dreading Drake's passage, an alternative is to fly to King George Island and start your expedition there. Avoid 2 days in Drakes's passage and gain those extra days on the ship. We just finished a 5 day on Ocean Nova over New Years and it was wonderful. Sunny and calm. Everyone was stripping off their gear as soon as we landed ashore. They put out a big tarp for our gear. Many of the guests were only in one thin layer. We were delayed flying off King George island for one day due to weather so we got an extra day on board.
@ContinentalDrifter
@ContinentalDrifter 7 ай бұрын
Very cool. I’m bringing a group to Antarctica on the Ocean Nova starting this February 1st. We can’t wait! Hope we get the same weather as you.
@Micca59
@Micca59 Жыл бұрын
Some good travel tips! I will be cruising to Antarctica March 2023. Thank you for posting.
@denniscima2418
@denniscima2418 Ай бұрын
Going to Antarctica on Viking Octantis this November. Can’t wait.
@mioangel1227
@mioangel1227 Ай бұрын
Could you tell me please, how far in advance did you book it? Thanks! I just started doing my research.
@denniscima2418
@denniscima2418 Ай бұрын
@@mioangel1227 We booked in mid-June 2024. Viking was running a special for free airfare (about $3200 for two) and free spirts package. We picked 23 Nov which was a lower price due to it is early in the season and it cross over the Thanksgiving Holiday. We'll be celebrating Thanksgiving in Antarctica!
@susanhice1919
@susanhice1919 3 жыл бұрын
We are going on the Quark Ultramarine in Feb 2022- nervous about the Drake - but excited for this trip. Thank you for your tips and words of wisdom!!!
@kayleepoitras491
@kayleepoitras491 2 жыл бұрын
It’s now February 2022 … I hope you have the best trip !! Save travels !!
@davidfarmer7555
@davidfarmer7555 5 жыл бұрын
Great information Gary. Looks expensive bit worth it.
@pudgyboypudgyboy898
@pudgyboypudgyboy898 2 жыл бұрын
All good points. I would suggest one avoid jeans as they tend to be heavy and absorb moisture (your sweat).
@angelahorton5745
@angelahorton5745 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips for Antarctica. Like you we were incredibly lucky with Drake Lake but the Scotia sea was extremely rough. I'm glad you emphasised ships carrying over 200 can't land, I'm not sure everyone is aware of that rule. We had 190 guests on Le Lyrial, which was perfect. We went for our 60th BD treat and hoping to go again before we reach 70🤞
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 3 жыл бұрын
Did you like Le Lyrial? I was supposed to be going to Antarctica again in November 2020 and it’s been moved to November 2021
@angelahorton5745
@angelahorton5745 3 жыл бұрын
@@tipsfortravellers We loved Le Lyrial, it was chartered by Abercrombie and Kent and the expedition team were amazing. All the cabins have balconies and as it's a French ship with French crew the food is amazing. We were thoroughly spoilt. We loved the ship so much we went on Le Boreal, the sister ship, on our Arctic cruise and it was faultless. How wonderful to have Antarctica to look forward to in November.
@slugboard
@slugboard 2 жыл бұрын
this has been my dream trip since i was a little kid. one day i’ll make it happen. i can’t wait 🌊
@guyupnort
@guyupnort 5 жыл бұрын
I miss Antarctica. Spent about 2 years there.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 5 жыл бұрын
Wow! Amazing. It is an incredible place
@guyupnort
@guyupnort 5 жыл бұрын
@@tipsfortravellers It was great, even spent a winter at the South Pole. And worked a high altitude field camp in the middle of nowhere. Now need to save up some money to take my daughter on a cruise when she older so she can see it. PS - love the videos
@porterwake3898
@porterwake3898 2 жыл бұрын
Worked at McMurdo back in 2008. Was amazing.
@EdwardTravels
@EdwardTravels 5 жыл бұрын
The brochures don’t do a good job explaining Ushuaia. It’s such a pretty town at the end of the world and there is a lot of stuff to see and do there. It’s worth a couple of days. The brochures also don’t do a good job in sending people to Iguazu. That’s such an amazing place and everyone should see it
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 5 жыл бұрын
I agree. I was really amazed by Ushuaia and had not expected that at all...
@sharif3462
@sharif3462 2 жыл бұрын
We flew back to Buenos Aires from Ushuaia and then directly to Iguazu just in time for New Year's. The hardest part was packing...Iguazu was balmy compared with Antarctica...needed summer clothes to get to the falls. Still, it was well worth the extra side trip.
@maurieshakespeare5835
@maurieshakespeare5835 5 жыл бұрын
Did it this on Seabourn Quest, 450 passenger ship, and landings happen. I understand no landing for ships with more than 500 passengers. Quest was the perfect Expedition Ship. Highly recommended
@gordongraham7
@gordongraham7 3 жыл бұрын
I've got a cabin on hold and will be putting down my deposit in the next week. Going March 2022. I decided to search for videos to learn more and so excited to find several from you. Thanks for the great info!
@overthrone3494
@overthrone3494 2 жыл бұрын
Your turn will be here soon fellow voyager hope you have an amazing adventure
@everwake2689
@everwake2689 2 жыл бұрын
Did you go, Gordon? How was it?
@gordongraham7
@gordongraham7 2 жыл бұрын
@@everwake2689 sadly, no. Because of the omicron surge, the cruise company cancelled all of the remaining cruises for the season. I rebooked for March 2023. I'm not a patient person, so to add an extra year on top of the 1.5 years I already waited is torture, but it'll be worth it!
@andrewespinoza7108
@andrewespinoza7108 2 жыл бұрын
@@gordongraham7 how far out can you book? I was thinking 2023 2024
@gordongraham7
@gordongraham7 2 жыл бұрын
@@andrewespinoza7108 I booked a year and a half out. I'm not sure how far they have the schedule. I would check with a travel agent or go to the cruise company's site (if you've picked one).
@PenfoldsCorner
@PenfoldsCorner 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information to get ready for a trip.
@debbieann921
@debbieann921 5 жыл бұрын
Another great video. I would love to visit the Antarctica. The information you gave is both interesting and informative.
@cinnie2543
@cinnie2543 5 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Convinced me I won't be able to make this trip, but fun to watch anyway. Thanks.
@PuenteAJ
@PuenteAJ 2 жыл бұрын
So on my bucket list. Hope I make it some day
@Katie105-l3f
@Katie105-l3f 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. For those of us who are more “experienced “ (a/k/a older) than you, the lack of landing an on the continent, is not an issue. Arthritic knees are an issue if you’re considering hiking on uneven terrain.
@benjaminharcourt4861
@benjaminharcourt4861 5 ай бұрын
This was cheaper than I thought, I already have all that gear living in Indianapolis (it's gotten down to -56°F with windchill), a lot of this stuff I already know from growing up camping and traveling with family and the Scouts. This just makes me want to go a bazillion times more.
@cengizarici
@cengizarici Жыл бұрын
Great video and loved your honesty. This is exactly what I would prefer to hear prior to major trips. Thank you
@kerstinlack4225
@kerstinlack4225 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very helpful and lots I didn’t know before!
@classicraceruk1337
@classicraceruk1337 2 жыл бұрын
We are off to Antarctica with Sliver Seas in November can’t wait. We went to Svalbard with them a few weeks ago as practice. That was amazing hopefully Antarctica is just as exciting. Drakes Passage looks a challenge…
@jacksont9455
@jacksont9455 Жыл бұрын
How was it????
@classicraceruk1337
@classicraceruk1337 Жыл бұрын
@@jacksont9455 Do you mean the Artic or Antartica? If Antartica then it was just as good. Not so much wildlife but the views were fantastic. We saw humpbacked whales, several types of penguins in huge colonies, Leopard Seals and other seals. Many bird types like Albatrosses and Pectorals. The Drakes Passage was easy for me, but many were sea sick. That stopped us going to Cape Horn which was disappointing. I have to point out it a long trip there and back.
@JillClardy
@JillClardy 5 жыл бұрын
Stunning photography and great recommendations !
@davidpearce4838
@davidpearce4838 10 ай бұрын
Excellent video Gary. Thank-you.🙂
@corrbox2
@corrbox2 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your suggestions and tips. They are very much appreciated. 👍 📸 😜
@patrickmooney4135
@patrickmooney4135 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent and important information, as always. I agree and I hope others listen to you. Thanks, Gary!
@dougnurse4952
@dougnurse4952 8 ай бұрын
Excellent, practical advice.
@malcolmmcdonald2192
@malcolmmcdonald2192 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Trips for Travellers, Excellent tips in your "8 important watch-outs'" video. I have booked to go in December 2022 and I am *so* excited. Malcolm.
@sylviekins
@sylviekins 5 жыл бұрын
I get seasick just thinking about cruises- but I love these videos- great information and really interesting!
@cherifurr3935
@cherifurr3935 2 жыл бұрын
Rx scopolamine patches are great! Tiny, clear and stick behind your ear.
@angelalewis6751
@angelalewis6751 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tips Gary!!! Very helpful. Appreciate you doing these videos.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@MrMinusTwo
@MrMinusTwo Жыл бұрын
Good tips! This was super useful. Thank you!
@davidculhane4388
@davidculhane4388 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Very informative!
@mattlvng
@mattlvng Жыл бұрын
I’m going in two weeks! Ty for this ! Celebrating my 30th bday 🎉
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@raminammari4809
@raminammari4809 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these information, the most important things you mention that there is no landing on land in big ships 👍🏻 .. i'm collecting info to make my trip to Antartica.
@helen5852
@helen5852 2 жыл бұрын
The ship with no more than 500 passengers, used Zodiacs for a once a day landing, but you can still land.
@temmietaft2552
@temmietaft2552 Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video. I truly enjoyed it.❤
@rosiehernandez4194
@rosiehernandez4194 Жыл бұрын
I can't wait hoping to do this in 2 years
@AWAKEtheIRON
@AWAKEtheIRON Жыл бұрын
Informative and well done video.
@user-ek8rh3nj3z
@user-ek8rh3nj3z 11 ай бұрын
No. We live in the Northwest section of lower Michigan. My grandchildren are experienced travelers and have no problem with cold, snow and ice. I will be taking 16, 14 and 11 years old grandsons. They are well behaved young men. The younger one went on and Encore Alaska cruise. He was great. I wish you well. DRS / RVN Vet.
@allent1034
@allent1034 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for the opinion. I also think landing on Antarctica would be better than viewing it but I certainly wouldn’t belittle anyone’s experience or desire to do the scenic cruising. Let’s face it, it is walking on rocks and snow. It doesn’t feel different from doing that anywhere else. You do it so you can say you did it and check off your bucket list.
@elfistarrett7556
@elfistarrett7556 8 ай бұрын
Expedition ships usually provide boots.
@msfabulista
@msfabulista 4 жыл бұрын
Really nice video, precise and to the point 👍🏿
@sachabunniksglobaladventures
@sachabunniksglobaladventures 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video
@reneelapachet5002
@reneelapachet5002 Жыл бұрын
You are good 😃. Just went Dec. 1 - 19 and we flew to Buenos Aires and then the next day We got on a chartered flight down to Ushuaia. When we got to our cabins we had an inner puffy coat with an outer coat for wind and water which was blue instead of red and a waterproof bag thing with a steel water bottle, oh they provide muck boots that go up to your knees . This was our seventh continent and evidently it was for many other people on our ship the Vega company Swan Hellenic.
@cherifurr3935
@cherifurr3935 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful Gary!!! Looking carefully for 2024.
@tonydesanto3238
@tonydesanto3238 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the very informative video!
@norriswilliams2558
@norriswilliams2558 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mr. Bembridge. My husband and I are booked on the Viking Octanis to Antarctica leaving in just 4 weeks, and your insights, particularly about the Drake Passage, are helpful.
@mioangel1227
@mioangel1227 Ай бұрын
How it was it?
@nickhiscock8948
@nickhiscock8948 Жыл бұрын
I would love to go to Antarctica. I just wish they would run more cruises out of Hobart or Melbourne Australia. At least they would be classified as domestic cruises so no international flights required. Having a go to south America to visit Antarctica is such a pain when its only 5000 km straight south from me.
@CaptainGyro
@CaptainGyro 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative and good production values. Thanks.
@MaxMustermann-ur4vc
@MaxMustermann-ur4vc 4 жыл бұрын
May you please provide a short note about the temperatures during your stay at Antarctica? Update: We're currently (February 8-18th, 2020) there, and up to now, the temperature never was lower than minus 5 degrees Celsius.
@doclewis8927
@doclewis8927 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget your sunscreen for exposed skin and chapstick for your lips. Don't wear perfume or cologne when going ashore. Also, I'd recommend not taking any of your most treasured jewelry with you on your trip. Plus, ladies, don't bother with your makeup on the excursions. You're covered in layers. Go without the face paint from one lady to another. The only painting your face needs is sunscreen and chapstick for those exposed areas. Stay safe. Make sure you know how to use all of the survival gear. Make sure your whistle works (before you leave the main ship) even if the crew finds it annoying.
@chriswilliams6568
@chriswilliams6568 5 жыл бұрын
Also not for those with limited mobility.
@wellardsmith3629
@wellardsmith3629 2 жыл бұрын
As much as you spoke about many great and helpful facts. I do feel you dismissed the reality for many people..... if people could pay £££££ then they would. However if your only able to spend £££, even if its for a cruise sailing visit, then I'm sure more people would visit. Being able to sail- by for a few days on a big ship.... is still better than not seeing it at all in my opinion.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 2 жыл бұрын
Great point !
@freeagent8225
@freeagent8225 Жыл бұрын
I've booked for a cruise by in January 2024, not too concerned I won't land, visited Greenland for 3 months and Svalbard for 18 days. I agree with your comments.
@kezwall4506
@kezwall4506 8 ай бұрын
Fair comment, I would rather see it the flesh than not see it at all.
@MisterSailTheWorld
@MisterSailTheWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Very comical to watch the gear section of this video as a Canadian; this is normal winter wear for us 😅
@mioangel1227
@mioangel1227 Ай бұрын
😂
@brady9076
@brady9076 Жыл бұрын
I am related to Earnest Shackleton one of the first explorer !!
@BestEverFoodReviewShow
@BestEverFoodReviewShow Жыл бұрын
Great feedback!
@angelicaravenhilt661
@angelicaravenhilt661 2 ай бұрын
Excellent advice
@LydiaJennerman
@LydiaJennerman 7 күн бұрын
A once in a lifetime experience.
@kimmystardust6030
@kimmystardust6030 Жыл бұрын
This is my goal before I am 45. Im set on wanting to go on a research ship so badly! Could you cover the different companies and their differences, please?
@francescoavila6960
@francescoavila6960 Жыл бұрын
You ain't getting on board a research ship unless you're a scientist.. You'll have to cruise there as a tourist..Get ready to shit some Dollar bills..Like roughly 12,000 of them
@Gummybears13
@Gummybears13 7 ай бұрын
No thanks
@fsdfsdgvdfsgsdfg7075
@fsdfsdgvdfsgsdfg7075 4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video and you also seem to be a very nice person. I'll call you "Dad" as from now on.
@LatinFratGuy1
@LatinFratGuy1 5 жыл бұрын
i love your videos!
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 5 жыл бұрын
Fab to hear! Thanks :-)
@TracyTravelss
@TracyTravelss 9 ай бұрын
Leaving in 2 weeks!!!!!
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 9 ай бұрын
Exciting!!! Have a great time!!!
@Michaelmclachlan66
@Michaelmclachlan66 5 жыл бұрын
As always brilliant advice
@le2382
@le2382 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the informative video. One thing you didn’t address is whether it is suitable for people with some mobility issues and what are the physical fitness requirements for this trip. Do you need to have zero physical issues? Can you manage if you have knee or hip problems for example? That sort of thing is very interesting to me.
@sockmonkey22
@sockmonkey22 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry. Wrong on two accounts. First, our Celebrity Cruise we just booked for January costs $2,000 per person with window berth plus airfare, so about $3,500 each total from Seattle to Buenos Aires. Second, Norwegian Cruises has the same sized ship as Celebrity and do allow you to land on Antarctic ports. But they charge about double for the privilege. So size in this case doesn’t matter to hike on the Antarctic Continent. We opted for the cheaper cruise to fit our budget.
@tipsfortravellers
@tipsfortravellers 2 жыл бұрын
You need to double check as ships with over 500 guests are only allowed to sail around Antarctica and no landings are permitted. I think it is unlikely / impossible either Celebrity or Norwegian will be landing guests. Neither carry the RIB boats either to land guests. www.antarctica21.com/journal/are-small-ships-better-in-antarctica/
@freeagent8225
@freeagent8225 Жыл бұрын
Same for me, just happy to go somewhere different 😊.
@votpavel
@votpavel 5 жыл бұрын
great video,thank you
@markpatterson2507
@markpatterson2507 3 жыл бұрын
Have friends who twice had too close encounters in zodiacs with Leopard Seal...Beyond scary
@niloferwarsi4370
@niloferwarsi4370 4 жыл бұрын
Gr8 tips..thnx
@wimharter
@wimharter 11 ай бұрын
I live in Wisconsin in few months it will be like Antarctica here.
@mioangel1227
@mioangel1227 Ай бұрын
😂
@burpiedoodle
@burpiedoodle 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't dress that warm working outdoors in -40 weather.
@freeagent8225
@freeagent8225 Жыл бұрын
Another reason for the cruise line to charge extra ?
@johncameron4194
@johncameron4194 4 жыл бұрын
great info. really want to go
@danielgloverpiano7693
@danielgloverpiano7693 7 ай бұрын
Very helpful information. I’m thrilled to hear that human numbers are limited at any given point. This is our last unspoiled continent. For the love of God, let’s not mess another one up! 😢😢😢😢😢 As much as I would love to go, I will wait until climate change makes it a beach destination! Swimming with the penguins would be so much fun. 😂😂😂😂😂
@mioangel1227
@mioangel1227 Ай бұрын
I'd love that, too! 😂
@perpetualgrin5804
@perpetualgrin5804 Жыл бұрын
I'm going on one of those cruises that you don't get off, so no need for fancy clothes, t-shirt and shorts enough.
@news1m
@news1m Жыл бұрын
I had been a gold member with my late husband on Seaborne. As lovely as these videos appear, the cruise director makes little effort in doing anything realistic to make the cruise more enjoyable. Excursions used to be a very big problem. They were limited in ridiculously low numbers. I just saw the prices on the upcoming cruises , and $45,000 a person is a lot of money. I much rather take other types of vacations where u aren’t stuck onboard if a port won’t let you off or if a port won’t accept you. This ship is getting a lot of attention, but most of your time will be spent onboard, boredom leads to eating & weight gain, and everything you would normally opt for onland is 3-4 times the regular price.
@kingsgaurd
@kingsgaurd 2 жыл бұрын
Another tip from a veteran of Antarctica, do not get downwind of a penguin colony. It really, really smells.
@freeagent8225
@freeagent8225 Жыл бұрын
Same as the dogs In Greenland but no choice when on sled.
@davis9971
@davis9971 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Now I’m certain that this cruise is not for me.
@JennaFerrari
@JennaFerrari 3 ай бұрын
Does the sun set or is it 24 hours up?
@SuperFucdat
@SuperFucdat 3 жыл бұрын
The Drake Passage just looks so angry! Get that on a bad day & you’ll spend two days in your cabin praying whilst lying in your own vomit!
@misterx8592
@misterx8592 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Gary....thanks for the advice.....cheers!
@brianmercado1842
@brianmercado1842 3 жыл бұрын
You sound very South African? Is it possible? My family and I are getting ready to venture to Antarctica late in 2022. We are taking our own small ship, a 43mt sea rescue vessel. Your information would be so very helpful for our planning. Brian
@mikem4213
@mikem4213 Жыл бұрын
How was it?
@kiranwingelaar7009
@kiranwingelaar7009 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@camilotello3296
@camilotello3296 Жыл бұрын
hey there i just wanna say that I'm a bit worried about the exam about P&IDs
@blackpint48
@blackpint48 3 ай бұрын
Booked for Feb 2026
@mioangel1227
@mioangel1227 Ай бұрын
Do you think I have time to book for December 2024? Thanks.
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