Antarctica cruises: voyages on the last continent

Those lucky enough to visit the Antarctic travel in what is the last wild, unspoiled place on earth—the largest, purest wilderness we know, and the only continent to remain largely free of human contact since the beginning of time. Governed by international treaty, "The Seventh Continent" has been set aside as a scientific preserve for the benefit of all nations. It is an icy realm whose beauty is so spectacular and otherworldly that it regularly leaves visitors speechless and shatters the expectations of even the most jaded traveler. On an Antarctica cruise you can witness the grandeur of both large and small wildlife, from blue whales—the largest known animal to have ever lived—to the diminutive Adelie penguin, the iconic "bird in a tuxedo."
 

Our Antarctic adventures take place during the short austral summer, when Antarctica's notoriously extreme climatic conditions abate and this frozen world springs surprisingly to life. During this season thousands upon thousands of penguins, seals, seabirds, and whales all gather to court, then breed and raise the next generation. And with so much to see on land and on deck, it's fortuituous that this is also the warmest time for us non-penguins to visit.
 

With the progress of climate change, the delicate regions of the world are changing fast, and Antarctica is one of the most poignant examples. Large portions of the continent's historic ice sheets have melted away or broken off into the surrounding ocean, and there is eveidence that some species are breeding further and further south as atmospheric warming makes their traditional breeding grounds unsuitable. Luckily nature is resilient, and there is still plentiful beauty and abundant wildlife to entice us back time and time again. An Antarctica cruise is your chance to witness the miracles of this largely unknown and unseen land—a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience that might just change your life forever.

Antarctica cruises with the leader in adventure travel

On an Antarctica cruise with MTS you'll travel in the company of an extraordinary team of polar experts who will eagerly share their passion for exploration and adventure with you. And we use small, nimble vessels that let us get into places that big ships simply can't. We can get closer to land and be on shore quickly so as to make the most of our time on the continent. The result of this combination is exactly the kind of insider's look and exceptional experience that MTS adventures are known for the world over.

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