Wildlife Holidays in Antarctica
Experience the white continent like you’ve never seen it before. W&O Travel offer a range of cruise tours that let you experience the beauty and abundant wildlife that Antarctica has to offer.
On our luxury wildlife tours in Antarctica you’ll have the chance to see vast penguin rookeries, seal colonies and whales while cruising past historical places of interest where famous explorers have gone before. We offer luxury air and sea cruises that bring you face to face with the local wildlife of Antarctic, including the Antarctica Air Cruise, the unique Emperor Penguin Safari and an expedition to cross the Antarctic Circle.
All the vessels that we offer are small expedition ships whose hulls have been specially strengthened to cope with the ice. These ships provide comfortable, functional cabins (most with en-suite bathrooms) and public spaces onboard. If you’re looking for real luxury, the new Prince Albert II, operated by Silversea Cruises, offers greater opulence than ever before with superior spacious staterooms and superb onboard service.
All operators are members of IAATO, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, who work together voluntarily to promote safe and environmentally responsible private sector travel to Antarctica.
To plan your luxury wildlife holiday to Antarctica, call our Latin America specialists today.
The holiday options below are designed to give you inspiration and ideas. Call us for a tailor-made quote to fit your specific dates, duration, room type, board basis, flight upgrades and any other requirements that you may have.
The food of the country is very similar to that of the UK. It is important to note that due to the extreme climate, fresh fruits and vegetables are limited in availability. Therefore the alternative is to eat tinned fruits, meats or foods that are dried or frozen. Breads and similar goods are usually fresh baked.
The water in the country comes directly from the glaciers and is considered some of the purest in the world. Additionally there are a range of both alcoholic and soft drinks easily available.
The entertainment sources in Antartica include expeditions and cruises which give travellers and locals alike the chance to see beautiful scenery and the interaction of wildlife.
There are no visas required to visit Antaractica although you may be asked to show proof of valid passport at certain stops across the cruise.
The electricity in Antarctica is power generated by diesel although they are increasingly being run by windmills which are used as a supplement.
Most Antarctic voyages operate during the summer season which lasts from November to March. The main factors influencing the climate are the waters, sea ice, and location of the continent.
It is recommended that all travellers ensure their Tetanus and Polio vaccines are up to date.
There is no official language of Antarctica.
There is no currency in Antarctica. Most ships accept US Dollars and major credit cards.
It is customary practice to always remove shoes before entering a building and to never enter unless invited in. Because of the high focus on scientific work, tourists are discouraged from interfering with engineered based works by either touching or directing the purpose of them.
Also, in today’s digital age, it is respected if no photos or other materials are taken while on the scientific site.
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Specialists in Latin America, Western & Oriental's sister company, Rainbow Tours, offers a range of tailor-made Latin America holidays. Genuine expertise, personal service and the ability to design a truly special holiday make them the perfect choice to discover the best of Latin America.
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