A trip to remember!
For many people, a trip to Antarctica is a long-cherished dream. A touch of adventure and a spirit of discovery wafts around the word. Antarctic. A distant land. An icy land. Mysterious and unapproachable. Huge icebergs, rugged glaciers and lonely white expanses. Weddell seals, leopard seals and of course penguins. A trip to Antarctica is not easy and not cheap, but unforgettable. AGE™ was there and collected beautiful photos and exciting articles for you. Let yourself be taken away or inspired for your own Antarctic journey.
Iceberg - Antarctic Peninsula - Poseidon Expeditions Sea Spirit Antarctic Voyage
Antarctic Travel Guide • Antarctic trip • South Shetland & Antarctic Peninsula & South Georgia •
Expedition ship Sea Spirit • Field report 1/2/3/4
Destinations Antarctic Expedition
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The South Shetland Islands
lie between the South American mainland and the Antarctic Peninsula. They are the first land to come into view after the infamous Drake Passage. Politically, South Shetland is part of Antarctica. The islands are wild, lonely and pristine. The volcanic origin of some islands is clearly visible.
Destinations in South Shetland: eg Halfmoon Island • Deception island • elephant island
The Antarctic Peninsula
is significantly warmer than the rest of Antarctica. But here too there are icebergs, glaciers and snowfields, but also some ice-free coasts. For this very reason, the richest animal world of the seventh continent can be found there. If you want to observe the animals of Antarctica, this is the place for you.
Destinations of the Antarctic Peninsula: eg Portal Point • Cierva Cove • Antarctic Sound • Brown Bluff
South Georgia
is a highlight of any Antarctic trip. Whenever possible, you should plan a visit to this sub-Antarctic island. Mountain panoramas, tussock grass and waterfalls shape the landscape. Elephant seals, Antarctic fur seals and king penguins are the residents. In South Georgia there are penguins as far as the eye can see.
Destinations: eg Cooper Bay• Gold Harbor • Fortuna Bay • grytviken • Jason Harbour • Salisbury Plain
Antarctic Travel Guide • Antarctic trip • South Shetland & Antarctic Peninsula & South Georgia •
Expedition ship Sea Spirit • Field report 1/2/3/4
Antarctic trip reviews
Travel leaves traces. Memories. feelings. Moments that you will never forget. I often feel this connection to the world while trekking. Alone or as a couple in the middle of nowhere. I never thought that a group trip could touch me so deeply - this one did it. With ease. Can you imagine a sunset in Antarctica? An evening when time just stands still? In the middle of drift ice and surrounded by icebergs? I have seen him. Hard to grasp and hard to put into words, but engraved in my soul forever in thousands of colors. Can you imagine thousands upon thousands of penguins? In one place? Can you feel life pulsing in their huge colony? I've seen, heard and smelled them. The abundance of nature on South Georgia touched me deeply. No less than Antarctica itself. I had tears in my eyes more than once on this trip and no, I'm not built close to water. Grateful, overwhelmed and infinitely happy to be able to experience these miracles.
Experience report part 1:
To the end of the world and beyond
Cast off! The adventure begins. From Ushuaia, Argentina's southernmost city, through the Beagle Channel and the Drake Passage, we travel toward Antarctica.
Experience report part 2:
The rugged beauty of the South Shetland Islands
land in sight! Arrive at the gates of Antarctica. In South Shetland the first penguins, glaciers, volcanoes, lost places and whales are waiting for us.
Experience report part 3:
A rendezvous with Antarctica
Iceberg Ahead! At the end of our Antarctic journey. The 7th continent presents us with icebergs, leopard seals, Adelie penguins and magical sunsets in drift ice.
- shore leave
- icebergs
- Leopard seals in drift ice
- Sunset
- Antarctic sound
- Adelie penguins
Experience report part 4:
Among penguins in South Georgia
Penguins Ahoy! The island of the penguins. South Georgia has small fur seals, large elephant seals and huge colonies of thousands of king penguins.
Antarctic Travel Guide • Antarctic trip • South Shetland & Antarctic Peninsula & South Georgia •
Expedition ship Sea Spirit • Field report 1/2/3/4
Animal watching in Antarctica
Seals of Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands
Antarctic Travel Guide • Antarctic trip • South Shetland & Antarctic Peninsula & South Georgia •
Expedition ship Sea Spirit • Field report 1/2/3/4
Travel Planning Antarctica
Here we present it to you Expedition ship Sea Spirit from Poseidon Expeditions, with whom we were on an Antarctic excursion. You can find more articles with magical places and special animals on shore leave or Zodiac trips in the Antarctic Travel Guide. Get inspired for your personal Antarctic journey.
How to travel to Antarctica?
Where to go in Antarctica
When to go to Antarctica
You may also be wondering which month is the best to visit Antarctica? Then you will find a lot of interesting information about animal observation, ice and time of day in the section Best time to travelto make up your mind.
Antarctic Travel Guide • Antarctic trip • South Shetland & Antarctic Peninsula & South Georgia •
Expedition ship Sea Spirit • Field report 1/2/3/4
Information on site as well as personal experiences during our On an Antarctic cruise with the expedition ship Sea Spirit from Ushuaia via the South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and Falklands to Buenos Aires in March 2022. AGE™ stayed in a cabin with balcony on the sports deck.