Antarctica can be visited by ship or plane, but most trips involve expedition cruises during the Southern Hemisphere summer
(November to March). Cruises are the most common and environmentally responsible way to visit, allowing you to explore the
Antarctic Peninsula and other areas without significant infrastructure impact. Fly-sail cruises offer a faster way to reach
Antarctica by flying to King George Island.
(November to March). Cruises are the most common and environmentally responsible way to visit, allowing you to explore the
Antarctic Peninsula and other areas without significant infrastructure impact. Fly-sail cruises offer a faster way to reach
Antarctica by flying to King George Island.
To visit Antarctica, you'll typically
need to travel to the southern tip of South America (Chile or Argentina) and then either sail or fly to the continent. Expedition cruises are the most common mode of transport, with trips typically lasting several days. Alternatively, you can fly directly to King George Island, where you can join a ship or participate in other expedition activities.
need to travel to the southern tip of South America (Chile or Argentina) and then either sail or fly to the continent. Expedition cruises are the most common mode of transport, with trips typically lasting several days. Alternatively, you can fly directly to King George Island, where you can join a ship or participate in other expedition activities.
- By Ship: Most expeditions depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, sailing across the Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Smaller ships offer more intimate and personalized experiences, as well as more time on land due to limitations on the number of visitors allowed on land at any given time.
- By Plane: Flights are available from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island.
- Direct Flights: There are no direct flights from the United States to Antarctica.
Because no country owns Antarctica, a visa is not required to travel there.
During the 2023-2024 season, more than 80,000 travelers visited Antarctica.
Tourists can visit Antarctica, although it's not as straightforward as visiting other popular
destinations. The best way to visit is typically through a travel advisor who handles the necessary permits
and logistics. Most trips are by ship, with the most common starting point being Ushuaia, Argentina.
During the 2023-2024 season, more than 80,000 travelers visited Antarctica.
Tourists can visit Antarctica, although it's not as straightforward as visiting other popular
destinations. The best way to visit is typically through a travel advisor who handles the necessary permits
and logistics. Most trips are by ship, with the most common starting point being Ushuaia, Argentina.
Here are a few of the best attractions in Antarctica
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Despite its massive size, Pine Island glacier is the most rapidly shrinking glacier
on theplanet and has the potential to contribute more to sea level rise than any other
ice stream. Antarctica’s massive glaciers move slowly downwards from this continent’s
mountains towards the South Ocean. Discover the different equipment and techniques
that are used to investigate how Antarctica’s glaciers are changing.
on theplanet and has the potential to contribute more to sea level rise than any other
ice stream. Antarctica’s massive glaciers move slowly downwards from this continent’s
mountains towards the South Ocean. Discover the different equipment and techniques
that are used to investigate how Antarctica’s glaciers are changing.
