The "final frontier" of travel on Earth, this majestic frozen continent isn't easy or inexpensive to get to. But many of those who have count it a dramatic -- even life-changing -- experience.

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How to score best fares on Antarctica cruises, plus 5 highlights

A continent of wonder that encompasses the South Pole, Antarctica is the driest, windiest, coldest, iciest region on Earth. Small and comfortable expedition cruises are open for booking so that travelers from all over the world can have the experience of a lifetime in the polar landscape, observing wildlife for many days. Being an icy land of pure wilderness, there is always excitement while cruising on a small ship an Antarctica cruise is a dream experience and optional activities such as…

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An expedition cruise to Antarctica

Do you ever want to get away from everything and take a vacation that is experiential in nature; something different and enriching to somewhere you’ve never been? Well that is what Rona and Ed Cukier set out to do when they participated in a three week cruise expedition to Antarctica. They arrived in Ushuaia where they boarded a cruise ship that had capacity for 300 passengers but chose to max out at 200 in order to protect the fragile Antarctic environment. In addition, when out exploring by…

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  • Nicholas Reardon September 18, 2010 at 12:08am
    Hi can someone add my site to the info website section:

    www.antarcticbookshop.com
    The Antarctic Bookshop from Nicholas Reardon of REARDON PUBLISHING
    books and history on Antarctica and antarctic explorers such as Captain Scott, Edward Wilson and Reginald Skelton from Reardon Publishing
  • Fatima Reep May 21, 2010 at 12:52am
    One of the best and unique trips I ever took. The scenery was amazing. I couldn't get over the colors and formations of the ice. Of course there were the penguins,
  • José Balido January 2, 2010 at 6:15pm
    Check out Jon Bowermaster's live reports from Antarctica on Gadling.com. Today: lots of cute Adelie penguins!
  • Nicholas Reardon December 16, 2009 at 12:53am
    www.antarcticbookshop.com
    The Antarctic Bookshop from Nicholas Reardon of REARDON PUBLISHING
    books and history on Antarctica and antarctic explorers such as Captain Scott, Edward Wilson and Reginald Skelton from Reardon Publishing
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