Collect amazing memories from trip to Antarctica. If one thing could be said to be unanimous among Antarctica cruise ship passengers, it would have to be their passion for wildlife and wilderness photography. Funnily enough, not everyone arrives with this incredible passion already honed in but everyone certainly seems to leave with an incentive to do so. From the startling ice floes sculpted by frigid winds to mammoth icebergs of every shade of blue.
With the stupendous sunsets during the start and end of the tourist season and all the superb wildlife, it seems impossible not to become a buddying photographer in this incomparable destination. Find some entertaining activities you can do in Antarctica.
Click here. Antarctica would have to rate as one of the most experiential travel destinations on our planet. Take a polar plunge if you dare or kayak jaunt in a protected cove brimming with wildlife. You can camp on the ice under a blanket of iridescent stars, make a fascinating visit to a research station and zoom about in Zodiacs exploring every nook.
The sheer number of activities on offer by Antarctica expedition ships means active explorers get an endless injection of thrills. Why on earth would you not? Antarctica is one of the most fragile places on earth and, according to recent scientific studies, the one that is most susceptible to the consequences of global warming.
The situation is much more ominous than previously thought and the ice melt the continent is experiencing, is occurring at its fastest rate ever recorded. The melting of Antarctic ice is the single biggest environmental threat our planet faces and the protection of this incredible natural resource arguably the most important hurdle we face.
Becoming an ambassador for Antarctica and spreading the message of its utmost protection requires first-hand experience and a deep connection to it. So even though this may not be the prime reason why people go, it is the prime reason people should.
Antarctica has a pivotal effect on the health of our planet and oceans, and the global climate, things that affect us all, no matter where we live.
Visiting Antarctica in order to become utterly devoted to its protection is arguably the most important reason to go. At Viva Expeditions , we are committed to the protection and preservation of our Antarctic home. Unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime adventures to the spectacular frozen southern end of pour planet. So why not come discover your reasons for visiting Antarctica? Visit our Antarctica Expeditions page and contact us for more info.
Think of the criteria you would use when choosing a trip — such as what effect your trip might have on the environment, where you might visit, the cost etc. We have already seen why people want to visit Antarctica for example its unique beauty and wildlife is appealing to people. But why are more people able to visit Antarctica? Study the transcript , data and graphs showing some of the different reasons why it is much easier to visit Antarctica than in the past. Make notes why travelling to Antarctica is now possible.
I really wanted to go because it is such a stunning, unique environment, quite unlike anywhere else on earth. None of my friends or family has been there and I wanted to be the first!
It was so easy to book on the internet and so much choice just a click away, I could do it all in my lunch hour! When the old explorers of the past like Shackleton or Scott went to Antarctica, there was a great risk that they would never return because it was so dangerous.
But now, thousands of tourists go there every year because the transport is safer and we now have good quality specialist equipment available to everyone. Of course this has to cover food and housing as well as clothes, luxuries and holidays but generally people have more disposable income than they had ten years ago.
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Data from Iser and BBC. Skip to content Menu. Sizing up Antarctica The world turned upside down? Measuring the ice Going back in time Antarctica: The frozen continent Oceans, atmosphere, landscape A changing climate Seasonal change The climate today The climate of the past The climate of the future Rising seas Making waves Glaciation So you think you know about glaciers?
What are glaciers? Pole to pole Spot the difference Polar extremes The importance of Polar science Your polar proposal — become a scientist Decision time Collect Antarctic data Guess the gadget Prepare to travel south Collect data about the ocean Collect atmospheric data Collect data about the land Using your data Understanding Antarctica Bases for understanding Developing understanding Contemporary understanding Using the past to research the present Conserving the past Understanding the past and the present Geographic Information Systems GIS Mapping wind speed and direction in Antarctica Working in 3D using digital elevation models Ice shelf retreat on the Antarctic Peninsula Tourism Destination Antarctica Why Antarctica?
One of the main reasons I think people go to Antarctica is for the wildlife and the continent does not disappoint. One of the most exciting things about a trip to Antarctica is the unpredictability of your wildlife sightings. One minute you can be sitting listen to a talk on the effects of climate change on Antarctica and the next you can be standing out on the deck watching a pod of 6 whales feeding. A personal highlight for me was seeing some Elephant Seals.
I could have sat and watched them all day. Everyone knows that how enjoyable a holiday is often influenced by the people you share that holiday with — and I must say that this was one of the most enjoyable trips I have been on, solely because of the people that I got to share it with. I travelled on my own and found the other guests and staff to be more than accommodating. The staff were so friendly and were more than happy to sit and chat about the time they had spent in Antarctica.
It was a great opportunity to meet people from other countries and from a large spread of backgrounds. On my trip alone there were Australians, Chinese, a couple of Americans and a Dutch person, just to name a few. All of the staff and crew were from a range of different places as well including the Philippines, Chile, Argentina, the United States so it was really great to make connections with these people, many of which I am still in contact with!
And the Ocean Nova served up some seriously tasty food. Each morning we had a large breakfast buffet with both hot and cold options. Lunch was another buffet with salads and hot dishes including grilled fish, curry and lasagne to name a few. But I must say that my favourite part was the cheese board which was set out at lunch and dinner each day. I made sure that every day I did a bit of quality control at the cheese station daily — someone had to do it!
When you book to go to Antarctica, no matter what trip you go on, there will be educational presentations. These are exciting presentations by professionals who live and breathe Antarctica. These guys and gals have first-hand experience and knowledge of the region and you can really tell that they are passionate about what they do. Some of the presentations that were given on my cruise were about the effect of climate change on Antarctica, seabirds, glaciers and icebergs as well as an introduction to photography by the on board photographer probably one of the most valuable presentations I have ever attended.
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