When to go on
an Antarctica cruise
pros & cons
of the three seasons
Cruise tips you can trust
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.
Click blue links to learn
the pros & cons of each season
PAGE TWO - Early season
PAGE THREE - Peak season
PAGE FOUR - Late season
Best 3 Antarctica cruise ships
When to go
Who should go - and not go
Small versus big ship
Itineraries
Costs
What-to-pack checklist
Zodiac landings
How to identify penguins
Antarctica history in brief
Interesting facts & tidbits
Glossary
More pointers
Photo gallery
Top 10 experiences
Suite photos
Deck plans
Onboard enrichment
Dining & entertainment
Other onboard activities
Silver Explorer ship
Antarctica Cruise - Home page
Top 10 wonders of Antarctica
World Wonders - Top 100 rankings
World Wonders - Top 1000 list
My credentials
About my website and criteria
Reader testimonials
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World's Top 100 Wonders
World's Top 1000 Wonders
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