A person traveling to the Antarctic needs to know the general situation of the Antarctic, and it is also very important to choose the time to go. It is more appropriate to book a boat ticket in advance and choose a cruise ship.
first, we should know the general situation of Antarctica. The area south of latitude 6 of the "Antarctic" guide in general, including Antarctica and surrounding waters, covers a total area of 52 million square kilometers. Antarctica, including the Antarctic continent and surrounding islands, covers an area of 14 million square kilometers, ranking the fifth among the seven continents, accounting for one tenth of the land area of the earth and 1.45 times the land area of China.
second, when to go is very important. There are no four seasons in Antarctica, only warm and cold seasons. Warm season from November to March; The cold season is from April to October. In warm season, the average temperature in coastal areas rarely exceeds ℃. The average temperature in warm season is between +5 and -5 degrees Celsius, and it may be -1 degrees Celsius in extreme weather. The Antarctic travel season lasts about five months, which is the warm season every year, and each month has its own unique highlights.
In November, the ice cubes burst and penguins courted. December and January are the warmest days on the Antarctic continent. You can enjoy up to 2 hours of sunshine every day, and the most important Antarctic tourist tide comes during this time of the year. The best time to watch whales is from February to March, when penguin chicks begin to grow feathers.
third, the time of booking the boat ticket. At least half a year in advance! January to May is the best scheduled period. Tickets at better times sell quickly, so the earlier you book, the more choices you have and the more discounts you can enjoy. Choose the right flight according to your holiday; Choose different cabins according to your preference and strength. Choose different routes according to your time and taste.
iv. mode of travel. Cruise travel is the way that 9% tourists choose to go to the South Pole, and most of them start from ushuaia. The cruise ship you choose must be a member of IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators), which advocates environmental protection tourism in Antarctica, has strict requirements for ship operators, and can also ensure the safety of your trip. Generally, the price is between 7W and 2W, depending on the selected route, the cabin and the departure time.
Ships going to the South Pole are divided into two categories according to their size: small ships with about 1 passengers. It takes much longer to travel ashore, and you can sail closer to the islands near the North and South poles, and you can also sail in some famous fjords to enjoy the magnificent polar natural scenery on board.
You can arrange sailing routes and activity schedules more flexibly according to weather, ice floes and other conditions, and make full use of every day in the South and North Poles. Large ships with more than 2 people. Generally speaking, this kind of cruise ship is more comfortable, more stable in windy and rough seas, and can cross the Drake Strait faster, but large ships have a greater impact on the environment.