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Discover the Sheer Exhilaration of a Luxury Antarctica Expedition Cruise
September 16, 2010
This is a voyage of discovery in the truest sense, a voyage into ever changing territory, an isolated frozen wonderland shrouded in mystery, thriving with the magnificent creatures that have freely roamed the White Continent for millennia.
Perhaps Antarctica's greatest attraction is that it remains both exclusive and pristine. With unpredictable weather and icy conditions dictating passage, Antarctica expeditions to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia region are only possible in the austral summer months. Each shift in season presents a unique beauty; with late spring a time of astonishing courtship displays, full summer a time of midnight sunshine and penguin hatchings, and late summer offering the best whale watching of the season.
The voyage to Antarctica is as much an adventure as is reaching the destination itself. Most trips will begin in the bustling Argentine city of Buenos Aires, home of the Tango and the setting for a veritable feast of fine wine and culinary delights. After taking in the city's sights, it's off to the fabled Patagonia, from where most travellers will bid farewell to the South American continent and set sail into the white unknown.
Undoubtedly, the jewel of these icy waters is the spacious
MV Le Boreal
, the first all-balcony luxury cruise ship in Antarctica. This is lavish Antarctica exploration and its prime, with elegant guest accommodations limited to just 199 guests, and stylishly appointed cabins and facilities among the most comfortable available on any Antarctic cruise. As such, cabins and suites offer floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies, inviting guests to enjoy unparalleled views of the wildlife in action. Two restaurants, an outdoor heated pool, salon, spa and fitness centre, complete the amenities on a cruise ship that certainly sets the standard in luxurious adventure travelling. MV 'Le Boreal' also employs the latest eco-friendly travel practices and technology, including using the cleanest-burning marine gas oil fuel and a state-of-the-art positioning system that eliminates the need for dropping anchor in fragile marine reserves.
Getting up close and personal with Antarctica's resident wildlife is all part of the MV 'Le Boreal' eco-tourism experience, with a fleet of Zodiacs on stand by. Designed for safe operations in rough and shallow waters, this is where the thrills of an Antarctica cruise come alive as guests explore remote shores and towering glaciers. Depending on conditions, visitors can expect to see an amazing array of birds, mammals and marine wildlife. These include a variety of seals; orca, humpback and minke whales; dolphins; several penguin and albatross species; upland geese; peregrine falcons; king shags and Magellanic snipe. Like no place on earth, Antarctica continues to capture the imagination of travelers everywhere.
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