Antarctica Cruise: The Complete Experience with Albatros Expeditions

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Join us as we sail to Antarctica with @AlbatrosExpeditions_ ! On this 10-day voyage, we depart from Ushuaia, Argentina, cross the Drake Passage, and visit various islands of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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@InTheLoopTravel Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Been waiting for this. Cheers.

@watchuswander Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was an incredible trip!

@user-ci7yt3dn4h 9 ай бұрын

Great video you guys!! Nice shots & thoughtful narration. Looked like a blast!

@watchuswander 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It was definitely an amazing trip :) Thanks for watching!

@jonathantitus2629 8 ай бұрын

Wow just wow! Excellent video of both land and creatures. Thanks for whetting my appetite for more adventures.

@watchuswander 8 ай бұрын

Hi, Jonathan! Thank you so much! Antarctica is such an epic place. We feel so lucky to have experienced it :) Thanks for watching as always!

@AnoJanJan 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing such a wonderful video. I've watched quite a number of video's mainly to see which ship to go on, and I feel yours was the most fun.

@watchuswander 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot to us :) We appreciate you taking the time to watch our video!

@user-pv1sn8fv3w Жыл бұрын

breathtaking and phenomenal

@watchuswander Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's such an incredible place! Thanks for watching :)

@The.pa.patric Жыл бұрын

what an amazing adventure! that ship also looks so nice! Ill check them out!

@watchuswander Жыл бұрын

It was definitely a bucket list trip :) Thanks so much for watching!

@CraigKell Жыл бұрын

Wow, you had amazing weather!!

@watchuswander Жыл бұрын

We did! Definitely lucky since you never know what it'll end up like and trips like this rely completely on mother nature! Thanks for watching :)

@elearnsafe 7 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks so much for posting! In 2016 we did the Ushuaia, Argentina to Punta Arenas, Chile on an expedition ship owned by Australis. We explored the Drake Passage and we able to land on Cape Horn! Not many ships are able to dock there because of weather conditions. The glaciers we saw were phenomenal! Truly a trip of a lifetime! In May we going on an expedition of the Scottish Highlands on the Ocean Albatros. This is the sister ship to the Ocean Victory. Really looking forward to it!

@watchuswander 6 ай бұрын

Sounds like an epic adventure! Have a wonderful cruise! Scotland is breathtaking :) Thanks so much for checking out our video :)

@amybradley5821 7 ай бұрын

Going this December and will be on Antarctica for Christmas! Thanks for all the info.

@watchuswander 7 ай бұрын

We hope you have a wonderful time visiting Antarctica! Are you sailing with Albatros? Thanks so much for watching :)

@amybradley5821 7 ай бұрын

@@watchuswander sailing with Viking expedition ship. My 84 year old mom is going with me!

@watchuswander 7 ай бұрын

Amazing! Sounds like an unforgettable trip!

@JacquiHogan 9 ай бұрын

OMG, that looks fantastic! Thankyou so much for sharing. I'm doing the 19 day trip with Albatross in December. Can't wait!

@watchuswander 9 ай бұрын

Have a fantastic time in December! You'll have to come back and let us know all about it! Thanks so much for watching :)

@centaurihoney 2 ай бұрын

This should have million views till now . Such an amazing presentation .

@watchuswander 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching :)

@adventurelifewithbob2960 4 ай бұрын

Loved your video! We just spent 2 days in Antarctica. Not as in-depth as yours but still incredible.

@watchuswander 4 ай бұрын

It sure is a magical place! Thanks so much for checking out our video :)

@ordelmere Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for sharing your wonderful experience. You are very lucky to have seen all you did and wish we were there too. Very good nature filming and explanation. We also love penguins. We were lucky to see some in Phillip Island Australia when we travelled there. Best wishes from England.

@watchuswander Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It was an exceptional experience :) What kind of penguins did you see in Australia? Sounds like an adventure!

@ordelmere Жыл бұрын

@@watchuswander thanks for the reply. The penguins are called Little Penguins and they can be found in Phillip Island which is a 90 minute drive east of Melbourne. You can book a seat at the daily evening parade where they all come in from the sea and walk past you on their way to their burrows. Best wishes

@watchuswander Жыл бұрын

Very neat, thank you for sharing!

@Carmen-ni9ux 5 ай бұрын

HAI hui în doi au vloguri de aici. Superb.

@watchuswander 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@samandkellealbrecht9034 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! What month were you there?

@watchuswander 4 ай бұрын

We traveled the last two weeks of February! Thanks so much for watching :)

@tscoffey1 8 ай бұрын

This will be our first post-retirement cruise - or whenever I have $25,000+ lying around to spend before that.

@watchuswander 8 ай бұрын

It's definitely a bucket list cruise, that's for sure! Thanks so much for watching :)

@federicov362 4 ай бұрын

There are always last minutes sales for half or less than the retail price... look for local tour operators in Ushuaia

@ScottLara 5 ай бұрын

Great video. I may be going in Feb, but I'm concerned about the "Drake Shake!" I'm a Navy veteran and have been in 40 ft seas. Not anxious to do THAT again!!! Scott

@watchuswander 5 ай бұрын

We completely understand not wanting to deal with the Drake Shake! Luckily there were lots of good movies on the stateroom TV, haha. Thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful time in February if you go!

@manjirivora3265 5 ай бұрын

Superb video, what month did u go?

@watchuswander 5 ай бұрын

We sailed from February 18th-27th which is a great time to see a lot of wildlife! Thanks so much for watching :)

@Climbingdude 7 ай бұрын

I was there in 2011 with Lin lad expeditions. I wonder how much it has changed

@watchuswander 7 ай бұрын

With all the environmental changes the world has seen since 2011, I wonder that too! It's still beautiful, we can tell you that :)

@rg5706 5 ай бұрын

Do you all have a packing video or list for the Antarctic trip? We are going with Viking at the end of the month. I know they provide a parka, boots and rain pants, but I don't know how much of everything else I need. Great cinematography, btw, the best I've seen!

@watchuswander 5 ай бұрын

Hello! We do not have a list but our friend John over at In The Loop Travel has a great article and video all about packing for Antarctica. Check it out here: bit.ly/3HectLr We hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching our video :) Have a wonderful time with Viking!

@rg5706 4 ай бұрын

@@watchuswander great, thank you!

@angieinfantas9290 Жыл бұрын

Would you mind to share what month of the summer season you guys traveled ?

@watchuswander Жыл бұрын

Hello! We sailed out of Ushuaia on February 18th and returned on February 27th! We hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching :)

@carledu18 3 ай бұрын

Sei lá, queria tanto viver isso

@aurorahiraeth5896 10 ай бұрын

I made those Kayak paddles.

@watchuswander 10 ай бұрын

That's super cool! Kayaking in Antarctica was such a fantastic experience :) Thanks for watching!

@karawatts7413 9 ай бұрын

What camera do you guys use?

@watchuswander 9 ай бұрын

We use a few different cameras but for this video we used a Sony a7IV and a GoPro Hero Black 11. Thanks so much for watching :)

@Coolme3333 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing the nice video! Which month did you go there and for how long was the cruise in total? I am thinking of doing the Antarctica cruise with other islands (Falkland and South Georgia), but need to decide first how many days exactly it's worth to spend just in Antarctica :)

@watchuswander 2 күн бұрын

Hello! We traveled to Antarctica in mid-February and the trip was 10 days total. Here's the itinerary: albatros-expeditions.com/expeditions/antarctica/south-shetland-islands-and-antarctic-peninsula We've been told South Georgia is absolutely amazing so we hope you're able to go there! Let us know if you have any more questions :)

@Coolme3333 2 күн бұрын

Thanks! :) I want to travel when you see a lot of Penguins and sea lions. Do you happen to know when is the right month for that?

@watchuswander 2 күн бұрын

@@Coolme3333 We've read that December and January are best for seals and birds (penguin chicks hatch in January) and February is good for whale sightings. You'll also have more hours of daylight in these months, which may mean more frequent and longer zodiac rides and more chances to see animals! Hope that helps :)

@Neyskii527 3 ай бұрын

About how many passengers were on your ship? I've been trying to find a smaller cruise ship with 100 or less so there's more time on land.

@watchuswander 3 ай бұрын

Hello! Ocean Victory's full guest capacity is 186. On our cruise, passengers were split into groups and groups took turns taking excursions. The only activity that wasn't guaranteed was kayaking since it relied so much more on having the perfect conditions. We hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching :)

@ping41 6 ай бұрын

What brand of pants is your wife using,looks nice, the ones im looking for looks huge, going in March next year...awesome video

@watchuswander 6 ай бұрын

Hello! Kelly bought her waterproof pants off Amazon - they are called "Postropaky Womens Outdoor Snow Ski Pants Waterproof Hiking Insulated Softshell Pants Snowboard Zipper Bottom Leg" in the listing. We hope that helps! And have a fantastic Antarctica cruise next year! :) Thanks for watching!

@ping41 6 ай бұрын

@watchuswander thank you, appreciate it:-)

@JorJor_Millennial_Mulatto 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching so many videos like this because I’m ready to go. I would go right now, but perhaps the 25k is what I’m finding to be quite daunting. Is that the average price for something like this?

@watchuswander 3 ай бұрын

Hello! The price really depends on the company you book through. Many guests on our sailing paid around 8k/pp thanks to a great deal found through a travel agency. Other, more luxury lines, can easily charge upwards of 25k/pp. I would say the average will be around 12k but we suggest shopping around to find the exact accommodation/package/inclusions/length that you want. Thanks for watching :)

@arlynherrera4418 7 ай бұрын

Did you book directly with Albatross Expeditions or did you use a travel agent? Thanks.

@watchuswander 7 ай бұрын

Hello! We did not book directly with Albatros. Most Albatros cruises are sold through travel agents, even though they do book Category C cabins directly through their site. However, many guests we chatted with on our cruise were able to find good discounts/deals with their travel agents. We hope that helps!

@arlynherrera4418 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your response. Can you recommend a travel agency that I can call?

@watchuswander 6 ай бұрын

We've heard great things about Neill Drake at Antarctica Travel Group! You can check them out here: www.antarcticatravelgroup.com/ :)

@edwardbathrick2203 Ай бұрын

Did your group get the chance to go to penguin post office? I missed it in the video if you did

@watchuswander 25 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, no, we did not make a stop at Port Lockroy! That would have been very memorable 😊

@keithmurf426 8 ай бұрын

Did you see the 24 hour sun above the horizon?

@watchuswander 8 ай бұрын

We had darkness since we were north of the Antarctic Circle and we traveled in mid-February. The middle of summer (around December 21st) marks the longest days of the year. We hope that helps!

@happylinjun 3 ай бұрын

How do you solve the problem of going to the toilet after landing on the Antarctic? Thanks！

@watchuswander 3 ай бұрын

Hello! As there are no public facilities in Antarctica, it's best not to drink too many fluids before an excursion. You're usually only off the ship for 1-3 hours max. However, in the case of an emergency, expedition leaders do carry small mobile toilets in their gear just in case.

@zoubeirgamraoui6755 10 ай бұрын

Didn't you notice that you completed photographing animals more than photographing the largest mountain range in the world?

@watchuswander 9 ай бұрын

We basked in all the mountain glory, too! The footage just didn't make it into the video :) Such a beautiful part of the world! Thanks for watching!

@tharintharin9574 5 ай бұрын

How much do you paid for this trip

@watchuswander 5 ай бұрын

Hello and thanks so much for watching! Cruise fares for this itinerary range anywhere from $8k to $14k+. Most cabins are sold through travel advisors, who may have access to good deals. It's worth checking out!

@princesssweety2493 Жыл бұрын

Hw much cost fr Antarctica 10 days packages ..tell in dollars r in indian rupees

@watchuswander Жыл бұрын

Hello! It's best to check with your travel agent for the most current pricing as it can change season to season!

@princesssweety2493 Жыл бұрын

❤MashaAllah..beautiful. experience ...post more vdes drs..V r muslims..v need Halaal foods..U knw abt Proper hosting for muslims..send the cruise name. LOVE & RESPECT FRM TAMILNADU;SOUTH INDIA