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Antarctica vs the Arctic – Which Offers the Better Wildlife Experience? One of the most common questions we receive at North South Voyages is whether Antarctica or the Arctic offers the better wildlife experience. The truth is that both polar regions are extraordinary, but they are remarkably different. Neither is “better”—they simply offer different wildlife […]

Overall ship size and passenger numbers affect ambiance, stability, landing sites you can access, how much time spent ashore and the overall cost of the cruise. There are two main ship types – expedition ships with less than 500 guests that are built to allow on shore activities and ocean liners with +500 passengers who […]

The ship star rating refers to the overall level of comfort onboard. This includes cabins, common areas, and amenities like cuisine and also takes into consideration overall customer service from staff. North South Voyages only features and offers ships that meet a minimum 3* star overall rating. Expedition Ship Star Rating Comparison Luxury Ships – […]

Expeditions refers to the activities off the ship you will experience in Antarctica. All voyages we offer included zodiac rides and walks ashore and some include additional options free of charge like the polar plunge and citizen science programs. Each ship operator organises these daily expeditions independently. This rating is North South Voyages opinion of […]

The travel season to Antarctica is approximately 5 months long from late October to late March or the first few days of April. Each month brings different highlights and experiences for intrepid travellers wanting to explore. Ice conditions, wildlife, temperature and price are all factors that depend on travel dates. The chart below provides an overview of […]

After determining when to visit Antarctica, you need to decide how to get there and which route and destinations you want to include on your expedition. The chart below gives a simple overview of the four main routes on offer – Classic Antarctica, Antarctica & Polar Circle, Antarctica + Falklands + South Georgia, and Complete Antarctica. We have listed […]