Antarctica travel stories

A Blustery Morning January 7, 2004

Expedition cruising means everything is subject to change. Itineraries are vague and flexible. Everything depends on the weather and ocean conditions. The staff motto must be: "The itinerary exists...

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Pole Position January 7, 2004

Seven people reside year round at Arctowski, a Polish station. Researchers here study penguins, the food web, glaciers, and oceanography. The station was built in 1973 and is legendary for its hosp...

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Volcanoes, Whaling, and Polar Swimming, January 8, 2004

The deception of Deception Island is that, from the outside, the sheer cliffs conceal the best-protected place for ships on the Antarctic Peninsula. A ship's captain had to be persistent and c...

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Two Tickets to Paradise January 9, 2004

For cruising the aptly named Paradise Bay, staff naturalist Kara was our by zodiac driver. She told us all about the wildlife we saw and pointed out the Blue-Eyed Shags nesting on the cliff face ne...

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Up Close and Personal With Penguins January 9, 2004

Curverville Island is a tiny speck surrounded by ice and snow. Ships have to anchor rather far away from the steep, rocky coast. Curverville is home to several large Gentoo rookeries. Penguins nest...

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