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The three
Antarctica Peninsula
cruise seasons
Each has its pros and cons. Click blue links below to see them.
Early
season
November to mid-December
Peak
season
Mid-December to mid-February
Late
season
Mid-February to March
Why Antarctica cruises
do not operate
from April to October
When it's late spring, summer, and early fall in the Northern Hemisphere, it's winter in Antarctica.
Even if you wanted to go during that April to October period, your cruise ship could not reach Antarctica because the thick pack ice extends up to 600 kilometers (1,000 miles) beyond the continent.
Moreover, temperatures are bitterly cold, winds are fierce, storms flourish, and daylight hours are scarce.
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