Antarctica Links

This topic was created by JoeCat
[Wed 12 May, 11:43 Tasmanian Standard Time]

My friend and I are looking to go to Antarctica this winter. Are there any web sites out there of cruise lines going to Antarctica? Any recommendations? Any comments. Anything welcomed.
Thanks.

[There are 3 posts - the latest was added on Mon 24 May, 11:23]

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  1. Way Down Under Added by: Rick
    [Timestamp: Thu 13 May, 1:48 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    I can recommend Quark Expeditions, look for that on the Web



  2. cold Added by: alex
    [Timestamp: Fri 14 May, 6:15 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    look up the following pages:
    www.chiptravel.cl/region/antartica/antartica_services.htm
    www.noble-caledonia.co.uk/
    www.antarticaconnection.com/tourlinks.htm



  3. Been there Added by: Gizmo
    [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 11:23 Tasmanian Standard Time]

    Well, we booked a trip in advance with Marine Expeditions
    and went in early Feb 99.
    One big tip, depending on how much time you have available
    v.s. how much money you have to burn you can get to
    Antarctica on standby places leaving Ushuaia mid to late
    Feb. That is towards the end of the season, so the wildlife
    is beginning to disappear and the weather may not be so
    good. Lots of ice though!
    Watch out for what type of boat you get, those without
    stabilisers are very very iffy in the Drake Passage. The
    russian research vessels are best as they are stabilised for
    their original purpose of carrying scientific equipment.
    Booked trips run around 4000 USD and up. Standby fares
    should be at least half this. But you may have to wait
    around for about a week for a boat, and you dont have the
    same selection.
    You pays your money and takes your chances ...
    Gizmo




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