FAQs about Antartida: What ship operates this 14-day Antarctica cruise?
This itinerary operates aboard the Ocean Endeavour, an ice-strengthened expedition vessel with a dedicated onboard expedition team, lecture program, and a range of optional activities including sea kayaking, ice camping, snowshoeing, and photography workshops.
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What is the best time of year for a 14-day Antarctica cruise?
November to early December offers the best chance of seeing penguin courtship and nesting behavior, along with good ice conditions for the eastern Peninsula. January and February bring penguin chicks and more open water. Late February and March offer potential whale sightings as humpbacks and minkes feed before winter.
Read allWhat does a 14-day Antarctica cruise cover that shorter cruises don't?
This itinerary covers both the east and west sides of the Antarctic Peninsula. Most 10–12 day cruises focus on the western shore, where the most visited sites are. The extra days on this itinerary allow the ship to transit Antarctic Sound and explore the eastern Peninsula, which is a remote, rarely visited stretch of coastline with larger icebergs and fewer expedition vessels.
Read allWhat is the Drake Passage crossing like on a 14-day cruise?
The Drake Passage crossing takes roughly two days each way. Conditions vary depending on the season and weather. The ship's expedition team runs lectures and activities during the crossing, and the deck is one of the best places in the world to spot albatross and other open-ocean seabirds.
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