ANTARCTICATHE LAST FRONTIER

CRUISE NORWAY

HISTORY OF ANTARCTICA

ONCE UPON A TIME ANTARCTICA LOOKED LIKE THIS ....

THEN CAME THE ....

AND THE CONTINENTAL DRIFT.....

AND ANTARCTICA AS WE KNOW IT TODAY.... WAS FORMED....

TERRA AUSTRALIS

Between the 15th to 18th century A.D, a hypothetical land called 'Terra Australis' (South Land) appeared in the world maps.

Although the landmass was drawn on maps, 'Terra Australis' was a hypothetical observation by early philosophers like Aristotle and Ptolemy that the land mass in the North must be balanced out by land in the South.

WORLD MAP IN 1570 A.D

DISCOVERY OF ANTARCTICA

In 1820 several expeditions claimed to have been the first to have sighted Antarctica, the very first being a Russian expedition.

The first landing was probably just a year later when American Captain John Davis, set foot on the Continent.

THIS IS ROALD AMUNDSEN, THE FIRST MAN TO REACH THE SOUTH POLE IN DECEMBER, 1911

ANTARCTICA MAP

ANTARCTICA QUIZ

NAME THIS UNUSUAL FISH

This is the CROCODILE ICE FISH

• It survives at sub zero temperatures due to anti freeze in its body.

• They are unusual due to their transparent appearance caused due to 'Invisible Blood'.

Which breed does this cuteseal belong to?

This is THE CRABEATER SEAL

• Despite their name, these seals do not eat crabs. They eat only krill (small crustaceans that look like prawns, shrimps etc.).

• They have specially adapted teeth so that when they gulp in seawater, they can strain out the krill.

Name this breed of 'Rockstar' Penguins

This is THE ROCKHOPPER PENGUINS

They get their name because they hop from rock to rock instead of wading in the waters like the other penguins.

Who is this handsome man?

This is Sir Ernest Shackleton, an Irish polar explorer who led 3 British polar expeditions to the Antarctic.

He is one of the principal figures of 'The Heroic Age Of Antarctic Exploration'.

Where in Antarctica are Polar bears found?

Polar bears are found only in the Arctic, not in Antarctica.

(Check with us on our awesome trips to the Arctic).

DOES ANTARCTICA HAVE ITS OWN CURRENCY?

YES...THE ANTARCTICAN DOLLAR!!

These are collectors items produced by the Antarctican Overseas Exchange Office.

Although, not legal tender, they are honoured by the issuing company for their face value throughout the validity period.

WHO CLAIMS OWNERSHIP OVER ANTARCTICA?

NAME THE ONLY ONE'WARM BLOODED ANIMAL' THAT REMAINS IN ANTARCTICA DURING THE BITTER WINTER.

THE EMPEROR PENGUIN

The female penguins lay 1 egg in June and spend the remaining winter in the sea. The males stay on land all winter, sometimes even without food keeping the egg warm.The female returns just in time when the egg hatches!

Don't you wish males of the human species could be as enterprising as that??

Antarctica is a continent enclosed by

a coldwater current circling a landmass so

large that the total area of France,

Germany & Spain would fit in it TEN

times!!

ABOUT EXPEDITIONCRUISING

EXPEDITION CRUISING IS TODAY’S RESPONSE TO THE TIMELESS URGE TO EXPLORE AND DISCOVER

Polar Itineraries are designed to allow flexibility, to take advantage of local conditions or deviate from

planned activities.

Average Temperature December to February -6 to +10c

High Summer 20+ hours of daylight

Weather & ice set the schedule, not clocks!

Antarctic visits are concentrated on the ice free coastal zones from November to February

Operating standards are regulated by the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO)

Only 100 people at any one time maybe landed in any one place

THE ANTARCTIC SEASON

• Warmest months, longer days.

• Penguin chicks hatching.

• Receding ice for more exploration.

HIGHLIGHTS OF SAILING IN JANUARY

Earlier, very little thought was given to luxury

onboard expedition ships

Older ships were used - often converted from fishing trawlers or

local ferries.

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Then, Russian Research vessels became popular.

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Basic accommodation with shared facilities.

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Basic food and service.

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No stabilizers.

YOUR SHIP – MS FRAM

WHY SAIL ON THE MS FRAM

• She is the only brand new vessel sailing in Antarctica

• Board landing craft via a unique sea level docking bay built right into the hull of the ship - no need to climb a ladder to access landing craft

• She's a true expedition ship with ice classified double hull, yet she also boasts luxurious "ocean liner" amenities and facilities.

• Norwegian Officers with years of experience navigating Antarctic/Arctic waters

WHY SAIL ON THE MS FRAM CABIN FEATURES

• All cabins have flat panel televisions and refrigerators• Modern bathrooms have built in hair dryers and heated

floors• Amenities on board include internet café, wi-fi, fitness room,

sauna and Jacuzzi• Observation lounges, restaurant and bars have floor to

ceiling windows for viewing the spectacular scenery• On board lectures by renowned scientists in state of the art

multi media conference rooms• Newly designed sturdy Polar Circle Boats are used for

landings - not old fashioned zodiac craft

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The team will hold lectures &

talks throughout your voyage to ensure that you learn all about

your destinations & ensure that you have the

best experience possible

Landings in Antarctica

Deception IslandHalf Moon IslandYankee HarbourCuverille IslandNeko Harbour Paradise Bay

Lemaire ChanelPetermann Island

Port LockroyWilhelmina BayAntarctic Sound

Brown Bluff

All landings subject to weatherconditions

ACTUAL PHOTOSTAKEN BY THOSE WHO

SAILED ONMS FRAM

Polar Cirkels

Chinstrap Penguin

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STOP PRESS!

As a coastal voyage traveller, you are becoming part of United Nation’s World Meteorological Organisation’s (UNWMO) agenda to raise social awareness on how various human activities, affect climatic changes and the resulting distributing of water resources.

In all its voyages to the Polar regions, expert resource personnel deliver lectures to tourists, while experienced guides take them on shore excursions, to raise awareness of global warming and environmental issues in this fragile region.

Before anyone is allowed to Land in Antarctica they have to attend the IAATO briefing, failure to do so

will result in no landings for the passengers.

Leave only Footprints!!!

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SO........

Would you rather invest your money in stocks, than in a Journey of a Lifetime?

Would you rather buy a car than cruise through pristine glacial fields?

What is your kind of crowd?

OR THIS?

THIS?

WHAT IF SUNRISE LOOKED LIKE THIS?

AND THE SKIES LIKE THIS ….

THIS COULD BE THE VIEW FROM YOUR WINDOW….

AND THAT COULD BE YOU….

OR WOULD YOU PREFER THIS LOOK ….

ON YOUR ULTIMATE FLIGHT OF FANTASY…..

SURROUNDED ONLY BY THE VASTNESS OF ANTARCTICA…..

YOU ARE JUST ONE STEP AWAY FROM YOUR DREAM ….

I warmly welcome you to my home... Antarctica!

Thank You