I'm heading to Antarctica in November (1 Viewer)

[kutta]

I'm finishing my quest to hit all 7 continents by the time I'm 60 (February of next year). South American and Antarctica are the last two on my list, and I'll knock them both off with this trip.

Has anyone here been to Antarctica? It looks amazing - I can't wait!

 

[B Maverick]

Nice idea.

My Dad took a cruise that took him through Argentina and Antarctica. This was 3 years ago. Finally got his 7th continent as well. He said it was absolutely beautiful.

 

[waiver wire]

I'm finishing my quest to hit all 7 continents by the time I'm 60 (February of next year). South American and Antarctica are the last two on my list, and I'll knock them both off with this trip.

Has anyone here been to Antarctica? It looks amazing - I can't wait!

who are you going with ?

 

[TLEF316]

A guy I play basketball with did the same thing a few months back (cruise departing out of Argentina to Antarctica). Said it was awesome. Enjoy

 

[Max Power]

Good luck.... and Don't fall off the edge.

 

[Mister CIA]

Remember, it's the journey, not the destination.

Drake Passage

 

[fruity pebbles]

Guy I used to work with went by himself on a tour. Said it was amazing but an absolute haul to get there.

 

[SecondCity23]

Nice idea.

My Dad took a cruise that took him through Argentina and Antarctica. This was 3 years ago. Finally got his 7th continent as well. He said it was absolutely beautiful.

Did he say how rough the water was on that trip? Thinking about this, but I read something that said the water between the southern part of South America and Antarctica was some of the roughest in the world. I have no idea if that is true.

 

[Dennis Castro]

I’ve heard that it smells like dead seals and penguin ****.

I’d still go in a heartbeat if I had the chance though.

 

[odin33]

Nice idea.

My Dad took a cruise that took him through Argentina and Antarctica. This was 3 years ago. Finally got his 7th continent as well. He said it was absolutely beautiful.

Did he say how rough the water was on that trip? Thinking about this, but I read something that said the water between the southern part of South America and Antarctica was some of the roughest in the world. I have no idea if that is true.

Can't speak for Antarctica but I did take a cruise from Chile to Argentina and Cape Horn is no joke. Spent the entire day on sea sickness pills and hoping to go to sleep. I don't think I left my room that day. A Flight to Antarctica was one of the excursions, but it was an insane price for a then 20 something.

 

[Mister CIA]

I’ve heard that it smells like dead seals and penguin ****.

I’d still go in a heartbeat if I had the chance though.

And orca breath.

 

[Parrothead]

pack Dramamine..

 

[Don Quixote]

On a Cape Horn note, David Grann’s The Wager, about the HMS Wager’s expedition to Cape Horn is a good read about some early (not-so-good) exploration of that area.

 

[Brony]

I've been to southern tip of South America, but not Antarctica - have a great trip!

You probably know this already, but if you haven't read Endurance by Alfred Lansing before you go, I highly recommend.

 

[msudaisy26]

If you want to be cold in November then give me a quarter of what you paid and you can camp in my backyard and I will bring you three meals a day!

I am just kidding of course, it sounds awesome and I hope you have a wonderful time. If you remember please post pictures in this thread when you get back.

 

[gianmarco]

If you want to be cold in November then give me a quarter of what you paid and you can camp in my backyard and I will bring you three meals a day!

I am just kidding of course, it sounds awesome and I hope you have a wonderful time. If you remember please post pictures in this thread when you get back.

"I'll put my tux on and waddle around, no charge"

 

[Terminalxylem]

I'm finishing my quest to hit all 7 continents by the time I'm 60 (February of next year). South American and Antarctica are the last two on my list, and I'll knock them both off with this trip.

Has anyone here been to Antarctica? It looks amazing - I can't wait!

My friend just went. She said it was among the most beautiful places she’s visited.

 

[kutta]

I'm finishing my quest to hit all 7 continents by the time I'm 60 (February of next year). South American and Antarctica are the last two on my list, and I'll knock them both off with this trip.

Has anyone here been to Antarctica? It looks amazing - I can't wait!

who are you going with ?

Going solo. I’ve been all over the world since my divorce 3 years ago. I’ve gotten to where I really enjoy traveling by myself.

 

[kutta]

I've been to southern tip of South America, but not Antarctica - have a great trip!

You probably know this already, but if you haven't read Endurance by Alfred Lansing before you go, I highly recommend.

Just ordered it - hadn’t heard of it until you mentioned it. Thanks!

 

[kutta]

pack Dramamine..

For sure!
I fish Alaska every year and we get pretty far out on the ocean in some pretty rough water sometimes, so I’m pretty used to managing sea sickness.
The Drake Passage is another level though, but I’m confident I’ll be ok.

 

[waiver wire]

I'm finishing my quest to hit all 7 continents by the time I'm 60 (February of next year). South American and Antarctica are the last two on my list, and I'll knock them both off with this trip.

Has anyone here been to Antarctica? It looks amazing - I can't wait!

who are you going with ?

Going solo. I’ve been all over the world since my divorce 3 years ago. I’ve gotten to where I really enjoy traveling by myself.

nice but i meant with which expedition company

 

[kutta]

On a Cape Horn note, David Grann’s The Wager, about the HMS Wager’s expedition to Cape Horn is a good read about some early (not-so-good) exploration of that area.

Alright! That’s ordered too!

 

[kutta]

I'm finishing my quest to hit all 7 continents by the time I'm 60 (February of next year). South American and Antarctica are the last two on my list, and I'll knock them both off with this trip.

Has anyone here been to Antarctica? It looks amazing - I can't wait!

who are you going with ?

Going solo. I’ve been all over the world since my divorce 3 years ago. I’ve gotten to where I really enjoy traveling by myself.

nice but i meant with which expedition company

That’s funny! I’m so used to people asking who I’m going with meaning what person…

I used Swoop to help me book it. They’ve been amazingly good. I gave them my dates and what I wanted and budget and they found lots of options for me and walked me through all kinds of things on a few phone calls.

I wanted a single cabin (no sharing with a stranger) with a balcony on a higher end ship that had an excursion that allowed me to spend a night sleeping on land.

The company is Albatross Expeditions and the ship is Ocean Albatross.

Ocean Albatros Antarctica Cruises | Swoop Antarctica

The brand new Ocean Albatros boasts generously-sized cabins and communal spaces. Coupled with a comprehensive wellness area, it promises a comfortable base for your Antarctic expedition. X-BOW® - Infinity Class design provides improved stability in high waves and rough weather.

www.swoop-antarctica.com

 

[Beef Ravioli Part 2]

Any idea how many people (customers) are on such a cruise?

Enjoy!

 

[waiver wire]

I'm finishing my quest to hit all 7 continents by the time I'm 60 (February of next year). South American and Antarctica are the last two on my list, and I'll knock them both off with this trip.

Has anyone here been to Antarctica? It looks amazing - I can't wait!

who are you going with ?

Going solo. I’ve been all over the world since my divorce 3 years ago. I’ve gotten to where I really enjoy traveling by myself.

nice but i meant with which expedition company

That’s funny! I’m so used to people asking who I’m going with meaning what person…

I used Swoop to help me book it. They’ve been amazingly good. I gave them my dates and what I wanted and budget and they found lots of options for me and walked me through all kinds of things on a few phone calls.

I wanted a single cabin (no sharing with a stranger) with a balcony on a higher end ship that had an excursion that allowed me to spend a night sleeping on land.

The company is Albatross Expeditions and the ship is Ocean Albatross.

Ocean Albatros Antarctica Cruises | Swoop Antarctica

The brand new Ocean Albatros boasts generously-sized cabins and communal spaces. Coupled with a comprehensive wellness area, it promises a comfortable base for your Antarctic expedition. X-BOW® - Infinity Class design provides improved stability in high waves and rough weather.

www.swoop-antarctica.com

haha
Never heard of them before
I will have to research them and see if they work with travel advisors

Cant wait to hear about your experience

 

[Riffraff]

Nice idea.

My Dad took a cruise that took him through Argentina and Antarctica. This was 3 years ago. Finally got his 7th continent as well. He said it was absolutely beautiful.

Did he say how rough the water was on that trip? Thinking about this, but I read something that said the water between the southern part of South America and Antarctica was some of the roughest in the world. I have no idea if that is true.

Indeed.
A place where 3 oceans converge to create waves 80 ft high. Warm and cold water cause cyclones (hurricanes) to form (waves up to 100 ft). No safety nearby if trouble occurs.

One of the reasons the Panama Canal was commissioned to be built.

Nice little video about it, Pirate Drake, and whatnot.

 

[Harry Frogfish]

Been twice. First time was rough, but had its moments. So the second time I went higher-end. Worth it. Incredible, awe-inspiring stuff.

The only problem was the woman in the room next to me was allowed an emotional support animal. A "baby" llama named Vitas (Gerulaitis). He met the size requirements because it was a juvenile, or so she claimed. A male less than two years old qualifies I guess. But this thing had to be over 3 feet at the withers and at least 200 pounds. While the owner, Lourdes, was a delight and we saw eye to eye, the problem was so did me and Vitas.

When I got too close he spat on me. Over the week I tried food, butt-scratching, everything to win favor with him, all to no avail. Whenever Lourdes was sitting in her walker-chair, he'd get more aggressive. Especially if she was holding Vitas by the cord with his Pampa throw on and custom gaucho hat. The second someone approached him, he'd hack a loogie on them with Greg Maddux precision.

It happened in the cafe each morning and god dam if I didn't have to go back to my room and towel off. So after the first 3 days, I'd just wait to get my coffee until I'd hear Lourdes and Vitas Gerulaitis' door shut.

 

[B Maverick]

Nice idea.

My Dad took a cruise that took him through Argentina and Antarctica. This was 3 years ago. Finally got his 7th continent as well. He said it was absolutely beautiful.

Did he say how rough the water was on that trip? Thinking about this, but I read something that said the water between the southern part of South America and Antarctica was some of the roughest in the world. I have no idea if that is true.

He did not say. He's been on so many cruises and nothing seems to bother him so its hard to say. He told me about all the good and fun stuff.

 

[ChiefD]

Been twice. First time was rough, but had its moments. So the second time I went higher-end. Worth it. Incredible, awe-inspiring stuff.

The only problem was the woman in the room next to me was allowed an emotional support animal. A "baby" llama named Vitas (Gerulaitis). He met the size requirements because it was a juvenile, or so she claimed. A male less than two years old qualifies I guess. But this thing had to be over 3 feet at the withers and at least 200 pounds. While the owner, Lourdes, was a delight and we saw eye to eye, the problem was so did me and Vitas.

When I got too close he spat on me. Over the week I tried food, butt-scratching, everything, to win favor with him, to no avail. And whenever Lourdes was sitting in her walker-chair, he'd get more aggressive. Especially if she was holding Vitas by the cord with his Pampa throw and custom gaucho hat The second someone approached him, he'd hack a loogie on them with the precision of Greg Maddux.

It happened in the cafe each morning and ******** if I didn't have to go back to my room and towel off. So after the first 3 days, I'd just wait and get my coffee until after I'd hear Lourdes and Vitas' door shut.

This is an amazing story.

 

[kutta]

Any idea how many people (customers) are on such a cruise?

Enjoy!

This ship has 180 or so.

I’m pretty sure they keep it below 200 because over that and you can’t disembark. So the bigger cruise ships are just allowed to sail past and wave.

 

[steelerfan1]

Been twice. First time was rough, but had its moments. So the second time I went higher-end. Worth it. Incredible, awe-inspiring stuff.

The only problem was the woman in the room next to me was allowed an emotional support animal. A "baby" llama named Vitas (Gerulaitis). He met the size requirements because it was a juvenile, or so she claimed. A male less than two years old qualifies I guess. But this thing had to be over 3 feet at the withers and at least 200 pounds. While the owner, Lourdes, was a delight and we saw eye to eye, the problem was so did me and Vitas.

When I got too close he spat on me. Over the week I tried food, butt-scratching, everything, to win favor with him, to no avail. And whenever Lourdes was sitting in her walker-chair, he'd get more aggressive. Especially if she was holding Vitas by the cord with his Pampa throw and custom gaucho hat The second someone approached him, he'd hack a loogie on them with the precision of Greg Maddux.

It happened in the cafe each morning and ******** if I didn't have to go back to my room and towel off. So after the first 3 days, I'd just wait and get my coffee until after I'd hear Lourdes and Vitas' door shut.

this sounds like a studs n duds story...

 

[steelerfan1]

I'm finishing my quest to hit all 7 continents by the time I'm 60 (February of next year). South American and Antarctica are the last two on my list, and I'll knock them both off with this trip.

Has anyone here been to Antarctica? It looks amazing - I can't wait!

hope you enjoy!

 

[gianmarco]

Been twice. First time was rough, but had its moments. So the second time I went higher-end. Worth it. Incredible, awe-inspiring stuff.

The only problem was the woman in the room next to me was allowed an emotional support animal. A "baby" llama named Vitas (Gerulaitis). He met the size requirements because it was a juvenile, or so she claimed. A male less than two years old qualifies I guess. But this thing had to be over 3 feet at the withers and at least 200 pounds. While the owner, Lourdes, was a delight and we saw eye to eye, the problem was so did me and Vitas.

When I got too close he spat on me. Over the week I tried food, butt-scratching, everything, to win favor with him, to no avail. And whenever Lourdes was sitting in her walker-chair, he'd get more aggressive. Especially if she was holding Vitas by the cord with his Pampa throw and custom gaucho hat The second someone approached him, he'd hack a loogie on them with the precision of Greg Maddux.

It happened in the cafe each morning and ******** if I didn't have to go back to my room and towel off. So after the first 3 days, I'd just wait and get my coffee until after I'd hear Lourdes and Vitas' door shut.

this sounds like a studs n duds story...

With good grammar and punctuation and spelling.

 

[Manster]

Been twice. First time was rough, but had its moments. So the second time I went higher-end. Worth it. Incredible, awe-inspiring stuff.

The only problem was the woman in the room next to me was allowed an emotional support animal. A "baby" llama named Vitas (Gerulaitis). He met the size requirements because it was a juvenile, or so she claimed. A male less than two years old qualifies I guess. But this thing had to be over 3 feet at the withers and at least 200 pounds. While the owner, Lourdes, was a delight and we saw eye to eye, the problem was so did me and Vitas.

When I got too close he spat on me. Over the week I tried food, butt-scratching, everything, to win favor with him, to no avail. And whenever Lourdes was sitting in her walker-chair, he'd get more aggressive. Especially if she was holding Vitas by the cord with his Pampa throw and custom gaucho hat The second someone approached him, he'd hack a loogie on them with the precision of Greg Maddux.

It happened in the cafe each morning and ******** if I didn't have to go back to my room and towel off. So after the first 3 days, I'd just wait and get my coffee until after I'd hear Lourdes and Vitas' door shut.

Of course Lourdes had an emotional support llama......not too many Tiffanys, or Brendas with those.

 

[steelerfan1]

Been twice. First time was rough, but had its moments. So the second time I went higher-end. Worth it. Incredible, awe-inspiring stuff.

The only problem was the woman in the room next to me was allowed an emotional support animal. A "baby" llama named Vitas (Gerulaitis). He met the size requirements because it was a juvenile, or so she claimed. A male less than two years old qualifies I guess. But this thing had to be over 3 feet at the withers and at least 200 pounds. While the owner, Lourdes, was a delight and we saw eye to eye, the problem was so did me and Vitas.

When I got too close he spat on me. Over the week I tried food, butt-scratching, everything, to win favor with him, to no avail. And whenever Lourdes was sitting in her walker-chair, he'd get more aggressive. Especially if she was holding Vitas by the cord with his Pampa throw and custom gaucho hat The second someone approached him, he'd hack a loogie on them with the precision of Greg Maddux.

It happened in the cafe each morning and ******** if I didn't have to go back to my room and towel off. So after the first 3 days, I'd just wait and get my coffee until after I'd hear Lourdes and Vitas' door shut.

this sounds like a studs n duds story...

With good grammar and punctuation and spelling.

It’s like he used AI.