Ross Sea Region
The ultimate Antarctic cruising expedition, sail deep into the heart of the Antarctic in the footsteps of the heroic explorers and to a seldom visited land. These expeditions have it all from the soaring Albatross and abundant wildlife of the Sub Antarctic Islands to the towering icy landscapes of the Trans-Antarctic Mountains and the historic huts of Scott & Shackleton. Literally walk in the footsteps of Scott or Shackleton as you enter their beautifully preserved huts, see the food on the shelves and the dinner table ready for one final great gathering. Antarctic cruising to the Ross Sea also includes visiting the New Zealand and Australian Sub Antarctic Islands. Discover the rich biodiversity of the Auckland, Campbell and Macquarie Islands, walk through a flowering sea of megaherbs to the nests of albatross. Join the Captain on the bridge as you cross the Antarctic Circle, passing through the pack ice and entering the Ross Sea. Explore with your onboard expedition team as the Antarctic slowly reveals itself. Navigation in this part of Antarctica is limited to the peak of the short Antarctic summer from the start of January until the end of February when the ice allows access to the coast. By necessity the Antarctic cruising expeditions to the Ross Sea are longer than to the Antarctic Peninsula but it is an experience you will never forget.
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