Antarctica Cruise: The Complete Experience with Albatros Expeditions

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @ajaygawand6213
    @ajaygawand6213 15 днів тому +1

    Awesome video, Thanks very much.Visiting Antarctica,same cruise ship but 11 nghts 12 days, from 28 Nov.to 9 Dec.
    Looking forward to this exiting adventure.Your video helped a lot on what to expect.Thanks once again.

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  4 дні тому

      So glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching and have an incredible trip!

  • @atomicrancher3745
    @atomicrancher3745 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for the good vlog. I also just booked with Albatros for their Antarctic Circle expedition. Hope it will be one of my life’s greatest experiences!

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  3 місяці тому +1

      Have a fantastic time! Thanks so much for checking out our video :)

  • @centaurihoney
    @centaurihoney 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  7 місяців тому +1

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

  • @CraigKell
    @CraigKell Рік тому +4

    Wow, you had amazing weather!!

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

      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 :)

  • @InTheLoopTravel
    @InTheLoopTravel Рік тому +1

    Amazing! Been waiting for this. Cheers.

  • @jonathantitus2629
    @jonathantitus2629 Рік тому +1

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

      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!

  • @amybradley5821
    @amybradley5821 Рік тому +1

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

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

    • @amybradley5821
      @amybradley5821 Рік тому

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

      Amazing! Sounds like an unforgettable trip!

  • @AnoJanJan
    @AnoJanJan Рік тому +1

    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
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

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

  • @MagdalenaMaas-z3o
    @MagdalenaMaas-z3o Рік тому +1

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

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

  • @tscoffey1
    @tscoffey1 Рік тому +4

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

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

    • @federicov362
      @federicov362 9 місяців тому +2

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

  • @The.pa.patric
    @The.pa.patric Рік тому +1

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

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

  • @Carmen-ni9ux
    @Carmen-ni9ux 11 місяців тому

    HAI hui în doi au vloguri de aici. Superb.

  • @bobalanadventures2024
    @bobalanadventures2024 10 місяців тому

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  10 місяців тому

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

  • @elearnsafe
    @elearnsafe Рік тому

    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
      @watchuswander  Рік тому +1

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

  • @mioangel1227
    @mioangel1227 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic! You guys had a wonderful experience! Thank you for sharing! I'm researching to plan my trip to Antarctic, hopefully by Dec. This year! 🙏

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  3 місяці тому +1

      Nice! Hope you are able to make it down there, it's stunning. Let us know if you have any questions and thanks for watching :)

    • @mioangel1227
      @mioangel1227 7 днів тому

      ​@watchuswander yeeess, I have two question if you can answer, please! Could I bring a small tripod for my cell phone or will the wind blow it away? I won't bring a camera.
      Is it necessary to bring two waterproof pants? Thank you so much! it's official, I'll spend Christmas in Antarctica! 😂

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  5 днів тому +1

      Hello! When the ship is stationary or sailing through bays, I don't think you'll have a problem with a small tripod! We had very clear and calm weather and were able to sit and look at the scenery for hours. And you shouldn't need more than one pair of waterproof pants! We wore ours multiple times. Hope that helps! Have an incredible trip!!

    • @mioangel1227
      @mioangel1227 4 дні тому

      @@watchuswander Thank you so much! Very appreciated! Thanks for the good wishes! 🙏

  • @JacquiHogan
    @JacquiHogan Рік тому +3

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому +1

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

  • @Climbingdude
    @Climbingdude Рік тому +1

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

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

  • @CristinaLobo-q5r
    @CristinaLobo-q5r Рік тому

    breathtaking and phenomenal

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

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

  • @ordelmere
    @ordelmere Рік тому +1

    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
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

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

    • @ordelmere
      @ordelmere Рік тому

      @@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
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

      Very neat, thank you for sharing!

  • @samandkellealbrecht9034
    @samandkellealbrecht9034 10 місяців тому

    Wonderful video! What month were you there?

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  10 місяців тому

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

  • @ScottLara
    @ScottLara 11 місяців тому

    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
      @watchuswander  11 місяців тому

      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!

  • @Coolme3333
    @Coolme3333 5 місяців тому

    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
      @watchuswander  5 місяців тому

      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
      @Coolme3333 5 місяців тому

      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
      @watchuswander  5 місяців тому

      @@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 :)

  • @rg5706
    @rg5706 10 місяців тому

    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
      @watchuswander  10 місяців тому +1

      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
      @rg5706 10 місяців тому

      @@watchuswander great, thank you!

  • @manjirivora3265
    @manjirivora3265 11 місяців тому

    Superb video, what month did u go?

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  11 місяців тому

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

  • @patrickk9440
    @patrickk9440 3 місяці тому

    Anyway I can get a job with a 3/AE license definitely want to do this before I join meeba

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  3 місяці тому

      We can't answer that for you, unfortunately! But we appreciate you checking out our video :)

  • @artus198
    @artus198 4 місяці тому

    which month was this , because there seems to be a lot of sun ? Besides, expedition ships seem more equipped to deal with drake passage, than normal cruises to Antarctica ?

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  3 місяці тому

      Hello! We sailed to Antarctica in mid-February. Expedition ships are built for many kinds of waterways - rivers, calm ocean, rough ocean, etc. Generally, "expedition cruise" just means that guests will do a lot of exploring. Expedition ships are fitted with landing craft to go and explore remote places. Plus, expedition cruises are led by highly trained guides. What you'll find with vessels crossing the Drake Passage is more sturdy construction, high stability in rough weather, and the smoothest movements on high waves for guest comfort.

  • @angieinfantas9290
    @angieinfantas9290 Рік тому +1

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому +2

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

  • @arlynherrera4418
    @arlynherrera4418 Рік тому +1

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

      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
      @arlynherrera4418 Рік тому

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

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

    • @edwardbathrick2203
      @edwardbathrick2203 6 місяців тому

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  6 місяців тому

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

  • @keithmurf426
    @keithmurf426 Рік тому +1

    Did you see the 24 hour sun above the horizon?

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

      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!

  • @zoubeirgamraoui6755
    @zoubeirgamraoui6755 Рік тому +1

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому +2

      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!

  • @JorJorCrelatto
    @JorJorCrelatto 9 місяців тому

    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
      @watchuswander  9 місяців тому +1

      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 :)

  • @ping41
    @ping41 Рік тому

    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
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

      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
      @ping41 Рік тому +1

      @watchuswander thank you, appreciate it:-)

  • @aurorahiraeth5896
    @aurorahiraeth5896 Рік тому +1

    I made those Kayak paddles.

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

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

  • @carledu18
    @carledu18 9 місяців тому

    Sei lá, queria tanto viver isso

  • @karawatts7413
    @karawatts7413 Рік тому +1

    What camera do you guys use?

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

      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 :)

  • @happylinjun
    @happylinjun 9 місяців тому

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  9 місяців тому

      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.

  • @tharintharin9574
    @tharintharin9574 11 місяців тому +1

    How much do you paid for this trip

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  10 місяців тому

      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
    @princesssweety2493 Рік тому

    ❤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

  • @princesssweety2493
    @princesssweety2493 Рік тому +1

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

    • @watchuswander
      @watchuswander  Рік тому

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

  • @Ver4.0
    @Ver4.0 3 місяці тому

    Hay que ver quienes viajan a la Antártida los británicos tienen que estar prohibido pisar territorio argentino y Antártico, los británicos no son bien venidos al territorio argentino 😠😡