Antartctia

I'm very close to booking this (I'm elite and can book today--yeah me)

has anyone been

it has 4 days of scenic cruising..........will we see anything

Try googs: Antarctica cruise video.

Yes there are two C’s.

You could see ice flows, ice bergs, whales, seals, penguins. For the wildlife it just depends if you are in the right place at the right time.

I sailed on the Zaandam for 4 days off Antarctica this past December/January and there were scenic sights each and every day! Sea birds that I have never seen before, whales, penguins, an ice flow that was 2 miles long, ice bergs of all sizes, shapes, and colors, fog, rain, mist, sunny blue skies, light snow (some of our Indonesian/Filipino crew were quite excited about that event one afternoon). I came home thinking: I have done that, don't need to visit that area again. I am re-considering! It was that magnificent.

I booked. I still need to research it. I can't afford the cruise with landings so this maybe the best I get.

I booked. I still need to research it. I can't afford the cruise with landings so this maybe the best I get.

I booked too! Are you doing the first or second one? We are on the first one and I already started a roll call https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2635412 .

Even without the landings, I think you will be pleased with your experience. No idea what Princess may provide during your voyage, but HAL had a geologist, a biologist, a social scientist, and their own EXC specialist who provided commentary in scenic areas and conducted nearly 1x-2x daily presentations in the main show lounge about the area in which we were sailing. My cruise proved to be more educational than I anticipated.

Even without the landings, I think you will be pleased with your experience. No idea what Princess may provide during your voyage, but HAL had a geologist, a biologist, a social scientist, and their own EXC specialist who provided commentary in scenic areas and conducted nearly 1x-2x daily presentations in the main show lounge about the area in which we were sailing. My cruise proved to be more educational than I anticipated.

I know I will be happy with this. I have been spellbound by "scenic cruising" in places like Milford Sound, Amalia Glacier, Glacier Bay, and so on. And I have no doubt that Princess will have experts on board to prepare us for what we will be experiencing. Am very excited that Princess is returning to this part of the world!

I sailed on the Zaandam for 4 days off Antarctica this past December/January and there were scenic sights each and every day! Sea birds that I have never seen before, whales, penguins, an ice flow that was 2 miles long, ice bergs of all sizes, shapes, and colors, fog, rain, mist, sunny blue skies, light snow (some of our Indonesian/Filipino crew were quite excited about that event one afternoon). I came home thinking: I have done that, don't need to visit that area again. I am re-considering! It was that magnificent.

thank you...........I did book it

being from southern California I would be excited (maybe ) about the snow too!

I booked too! Are you doing the first or second one? We are on the first one and I already started a roll call https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2635412 .

I'm doing the 21st...........second one............so excited (as I'm sure you are)

I’m sure you will have a good cruise on Princess. In my experience sailing both Princess and HAL in South America and Antarctica, the HAL cruise was exponentially better. My HAL cruise is still one of my all-time top three cruises. Much better overall experience, particularly in ports.

Which cruise are you talking about and how long is it?

I booked too! Are you doing the first or second one? We are on the first one and I already started a roll call https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2635412 .

I held the one before yours (Christmas) and yours (there are 3). I haven't deposited yet. The one before yours is more expensive but fits better into my work schedule (school calendar).

I held the one before yours (Christmas) and yours (there are 3). I haven't deposited yet. The one before yours is more expensive but fits better into my work schedule (school calendar).

I somehow missed that there was one in December! Thanks for setting me straight. Hope you can be there, it would be nice to meet you.

I somehow missed that there was one in December! Thanks for setting me straight. Hope you can be there, it would be nice to meet you.

I have a friend who will most likely be on your sailing. Likewise - always great to meet fellow CC people.

I just booked today. Did a very similar one back in 2009 on the Star Princess, even though just a 'Drive by" it was a fantastic cruise. We stopped in front of several bases and scientists came on board for a presentation and lecture I saw more wildlife by far than on any of my Alaska cruises.

Although we currently have 4 Princess cruises booked, my hubby said that if we are traveling that far, that we are going to land in Antarctica. So we booked a 15-night in April 2017 for December 2018 the the Silversea Cloud luxury expedition ship. 200 pax maximum and 205 crew. Open bar (we don't drink), unlimited Internet but satellite coverage must be sparse down there.

I am seeing "pricing not available" for all sailings.

Is it sold out already?

I am seeing "pricing not available" for all sailings.

 

Is it sold out already?

No - it is still available.

unlimited Internet but satellite coverage must be sparse down there.

When we were there, a few years ago, we had very good Internet service.

Enjoy your Cruise; it is a great experience.

For a more reasonably priced Antarctic landing experience, you might want to check Hurtigruten.

https://www.hurtigruten.us/destinations/antarctica/

The fares start just under $7K

I booked. I still need to research it. I can't afford the cruise with landings so this maybe the best I get.

which date did you book- I'm doing the 21st.

yes will be expensive trip

Which cruise are you talking about and how long is it?

It the Antarctica and cape horn cruise leaving 1/21 (Corral Princess) 16 days

which date did you book- I'm doing the 21st.

yes will be expensive trip

I have holds on December 20 and January 5th. December 20th works with my university schedule better but January 5th I have friends on and is cheaper. I have until this weekend to deposit. I just don't know if my boss will let me miss the beginning of semester (and it would require more vacation time as I have the week of Christmas off). Decisions, decisions.

I have a big cruise next month - so I will be focusing on that and then when I get back will look into South America. I have never been and know very little about the area.

For a more reasonably priced Antarctic landing experience, you might want to check Hurtigruten.

 

https://www.hurtigruten.us/destinations/antarctica/

 

The fares start just under $7K

Have you been on Hurtigruten? It definitely doesn't sound like the usual cruise experience.