Of course, I immediately dipped in the ship’s hot outdoor jacuzzi after my polar plunge — after all, I needed to remind my body how it felt to be warm again!
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Ain’t that a treat as one of the things to do in Antarctica?

Other superb Antarctic animals that you can get up close to are whales and seals.

But I guess the island that I love the most would be South Georgia because of its rugged yet stunning vistas! Not to mention, it holds several colonies of fur seals, elephant seals, and king penguins. (As I’ve already mentioned previously, it was here that I got to see a colony of king penguins that numbered almost a million and it was truly a spectacle!).

Things to Do in Antarctica

1. Get close to Antarctic animals

Besides, this expedition will require a humongous amount of commitment — emotionally, financially, and physically (and there’s even a chance you might not reach it). Yet of course, if you’re up for the challenge, this will be a journey that will be a memorable achievement!
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What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

2. Witness almost a million penguins!

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

3. Experience overnight camping

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

4. Kayak in Antarctic waters

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

5. Go inside a volcano

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

6. Do a polar plunge!

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

7. Try snowshoeing or hiking

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

8. Enjoy cruising around with zodiac boat tours

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

9. Send a postcard from the Penguin Post Office

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

10. Cross the infamous Drake Passage

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

11. Learn more about Antarctica through scientists

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

12. Try scuba diving

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

13. Climb the tallest mountain in Antarctica

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

14. Go trekking to the South Pole

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

15. Run a marathon

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

16. Hit the slopes!

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

17. Visit a research station

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

18. Cruise through the scenic Lemaire Channel

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

19. Practice your photography skills (or hone them!)

What’s up with this Drake Passage? Well, it is said to be the world’s roughest seas given that it is where the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern seas converge. There aren’t any nearby landmass either so the currents here meet with NO resistance, resulting in it being the choppiest waters in the world.

20. Visit nearby islands

Called the “top of the bottom of the world“, there are several tour groups offering the service of taking you on this expedition which takes at least 14 days. Needless to say… this is an adventure I’m unqualified for — but, I still wish that someday I will be able to do it because I’m sure it will be such an amazing endeavor!
You can also do a polar plunge in Whalers Bay of Deception Island, but the upside of doing it in Pendulum Cove is that once you get back on the beach after your swim, you’ll get to enjoy brief moments of warm sand on your feet.
For more info about how to get to Antarctica, which provider to book with, visas, etc. — come and read my Antarctica Itinerary guide!

Now, of course, to be a part of an adventure like this, you don’t really need to be a pro athlete — but you will need to at least have a reasonable level of fitness, some prior training, and capability in ski touring. Similarly, snowboarding is something that you can do too while you’re exploring the wild corners of Antarctica!

Once inside, you can even explore the protected black sand bay of Deception Island where you can witness some research stations as well as learn about its past whaling stations. But if I may say so, one of the best things you can do here is to…

Antarctica Travel F.A.Q.

What is the power socket used in Antarctica?
Once inside, you can even explore the protected black sand bay of Deception Island where you can witness some research stations as well as learn about its past whaling stations. But if I may say so, one of the best things you can do here is to…

Given that you will be staying on a ship, it will depend on the tour or expedition provider that you are sailing with. Kindly inquire with them, or better yet, just bring a universal adapter for your trip.
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