What should I pay attention to when traveling to Antarctica?

When a person travels to the Antarctic, he needs to know the general situation of the Antarctic, and it is also important to choose the time to go. Book a boat ticket in advance and choose a cruise ship.

First of all, we must know the general situation of Antarctica. The area south of latitude 60 in the "Antarctic" guide generally includes Antarctica and its surrounding waters, with a total area of 52 million square kilometers. Antarctica, including the Antarctic continent and its surrounding islands, covers an area of 6,543,804 square kilometers, ranking fifth among the seven continents, accounting for one tenth of the land area of the earth, equivalent to 654.38+0.45 times the land area of China.

Second, when to go is very important. Antarctica has no four seasons, only warm and cold seasons. Warm season 1 1 till March; April to 10 cold season. In warm seasons, the average temperature in coastal areas rarely exceeds 0℃. The average temperature in warm season is between +5 and -5 degrees Celsius, and the extreme weather may be-10 degrees Celsius. The Antarctic travel season lasts about five months. Every year is a warm season, and each month has its own unique highlights.

1 1 June, the ice broke and penguins courted. 65438+February and 65438+ 10 are the warmest days on the Antarctic continent. You can enjoy up to 20 hours of sunshine every day, and the most important Antarctic tourism tide of the year comes at this time. The best time to watch whales is from February to March, when baby penguins begin to grow feathers.

Third, the booking time. At least half a year in advance! 65438+ 10 to May is the best scheduled time period. Tickets at good times sell quickly, so the earlier you book tickets, the more choices you have and the more discounts you can enjoy. Choose the right flight according to your holiday; Choose different cabins according to your preferences and strength. Choose different routes according to your own time and taste.

Fourth, the mode of travel. Cruise travel is the way that 90% tourists choose to go to the South Pole, and most of them start from ushuaia. The cruise ship you choose must be a member of IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators). IAATO advocates Antarctic environmental protection tourism, which is strict with ship operators and can ensure the safety of your trip. The general price is between 7W and 20W, depending on the selected airline, shipping space and departure time.

Ships going to Antarctica are divided into two types according to their size: small ships with about 65,438+000 passengers. It takes much longer to travel ashore, and you can approach the islands near the North and South Poles, and you can sail in some famous fjords and enjoy the magnificent polar natural scenery on board.

According to the weather, ice floes and other conditions, we can arrange navigation routes and activity schedules more flexibly, and make full use of every day in the North and South Poles. A large ship with more than 200 people. Generally speaking, this kind of cruise ship is more comfortable, more stable on stormy seas, and can cross the Drake Strait faster, but large ships have a greater impact on the environment.