Cruising isn’t your only option.

Antarctica is nowhere near as hard to visit as it used to be.

For the warmest weather, go in January when average temperatures are between 41 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ice Monolith with group of people in raft, Antarctica

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At its best, Antarctica in the summer can feel like a warm winter’s day.

Wherever you go, you will see penguins, but certain species stick to certain areas.

Antarctica Cruises

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A red and white plane on an ice field in Antarctica

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A baby emperor penguin and an adult penguin in Antarctica

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Penguins, South Georgia Island

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