What animals do you see on an Antarctic cruise?
What animals do you see on an Antarctic cruise?
- Adélie Penguins. ...
- Chinstrap Penguins. ...
- Leopard Seals. ...
- Elephant Seals. ...
- Snow Petrels. ...
- King Penguins. ...
- Emperor Penguins. ...
- Killer Whales (Orcas)
Can you touch penguins in Antarctica?
You Can't Hug the Penguins These minimum distance rules avoid causing birds and seals any concern or distress. Moving quietly and slowly is the best way to take in the splendour of your surroundings while observing these amazing creatures as they go about their daily business.
Is it safe to go on a cruise to Antarctica?
Data collected by the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) show major incidents are rare—the last one prior to the late 2022 incidents was in 2007 when one of the original Antarctic passenger ships, the MS Explorer, sank after striking an iceberg.
How rough is a cruise to Antarctica?
The Drake Passage can experience up to 15m swells and winds reaching Beaufort scale 10 (hurricanes are scale 12) at its peak. Most Antarctica cruise ships have stabilizers to reduce these rough sea conditions, but it is needless to say these will not stop the effects of Drake Passage sea sickness.
What happens on an Antarctica cruise?
Unlike traditional cruises, the itineraries of Antarctic expedition cruises are packed with informative talks. These are given by the expedition crew on board who are all experts in their specific fields. These lectures range in subjects from geology and history to wildlife, conservation and climate change.