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Why You Should Explore the Great White Continent

If you are bored of the typical sun, sand and sea holidays and want something with a bit more adventure then you should consider a cruise on the great white continent. This is somewhere that not many people would think to visit, and this will no doubt be the most amazing place you have ever visited. The Antarctic is one of the most breathtaking and stunning areas in the whole world, and because this is somewhere inhabitable for humans to stay it makes it even more magic and special. It truly belongs to nature and is a fascinating place to visit, and you can be sure that you will return home with some incredible photographs and millions of stories to tell.

New Fortuna Glacier, 1915 / photographed by Frank Hurley
The AntarcticState Library of New South Wales collection / Foter.com

Cruise holidays are also great fun and you are sure to make some new friends on your adventure, meaning that it really is a special experience that you cannot get with other holidays. There are cruise companies that can offer a variety of experiences so that you can get the most out of your trip, as there is so much natural beauty to behold and wildlife to see, with penguins of course being a favourite for many. Whichever cruise you decide to go on it will be the perfect combination of exploration and adventure along with taking in the peaceful surroundings, and these cruises will give you a new found appreciation for nature and how amazing it is in this area of the world.

Christmas Cruises to the Antarctic

With some of these companies, like Hurtigruten, you can even go on brilliant Christmas expeditions, and there is nowhere better to visit this time of year than the Antarctic. Celebrating your Christmas against a beautiful backdrop of icebergs, the sea and penguins will be a fun and valuable experience, and certainly something a bit different from the norm!

M/S Expedition in the Gerlache Strait, Antarctica
Antarctic cruiseLiam Quinn / Foter.com / CC BY-SA

This really is one of the most majestic and beautiful areas in the whole world, and it will always be a trip that you look back fondly on and have plenty of incredible stories to share. It is somewhere often overlooked which means that so many people are missing out on this fascinating place, so consider taking an adventure and visit the great white continent, where it will be a feast for your eyes and a life changing experience.