More south, and you will drop off… Antarctic Cruises

After my posting about the port of Ushuaia, some of my customers contacted me about Antarctic Cruises. What are the possibilities for this they asked me. I have looked into this topic and the result is the information I found. Please have a look and let me know if you have any questions, or just to show interest in going on a fabulous cruise in the most southern part of our planet. In the posting, I have hidden 1 incorrect piece of information, just to test how skilled you are. Please let me know if you see what is incorrect in the posting.

Taking an Antarctic cruise involves making plenty of decisions. You should go for cruise ships that offer everything you need to make the trip pleasant. This article talks about the benefits associated with each option when deciding on Antarctic cruises.
Ask yourself if you would rather go on a big or a small ship for the Antarctic cruise vacation. Smaller cruise ships can hold from 50 to 100 persons. Between 200 and 3000 people can fit in on a big ship at any one time. Compare the benefits and obstacles when choosing an Antarctic cruise vessel.

Recreational activities aboard large vessels are comparable to those on land vacations. Lounge by the pool or play at casinos or do something else involving groups while cruising. The ship has doctors handy for your medical concerns as well as people to help with your nails and hair before formal banquets. Expect a more detached atmosphere on large vessel Antarctica cruises.

Large ships usually do not go near the shoreline. They have to consider their cruise passengers and abide by environmental statutes. You have better odds of enjoying a cruise if sightseeing is not a priority for you. It is best to check the laws on cruise lines if you want to engage in shoreline travels during a large ship tour. Liners drop anchor and remain in one region for a limited period before it has to leave again.

Small ships will stop more often giving you more flexibility in sightseeing and enjoying yourself overall. Because they can anchor closer to a beach you can spend more time with wildlife and more remote areas. There are also fewer people to worry about.

The small ship atmosphere is less detached. This minimizes the awkwardness when chatting up the personnel and fellow tourists. Take this opportunity to engage in personal hobbies like mountain climbing or scuba diving. Small ships have a doctor and clinic that are free of charge. This service is not complimentary on larger sea vessels.

Safety is a major issue. Minor vessels generally enjoy steeper ice ratings. Such ships are beefed up for ice travel to avoid getting punctured or damaged due to icebergs. Choose another ship if the one you picked lacks proper equipment for emergency response. This is usually governed by prescribed rules so it is not really a problem.

You can learn a lot on a small ship. You can learn more about Antarctica through expert historians. Go for companies that focus on providing Antarctica Cruises. This ensures you cover all your bases in terms of pleasant travel. If you know how large and small vessels are different you will not have a hard time deciding which suits you best. You would definitely want a memorable cruise experience (but not as memorable as the picture below)