Ross Sea and Victoria Land Coastline Travel Guide
Travel to Ross Sea and Victoria Land Coastline - Wild and rarely visited
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Named after the British monarch, much of Victoria Land is mountainous, forming the eastern part of the Transantarctic Mountains. Here there are numerous scattered volcanoes including Mount Erebus and Mount Terror. Antarctic cruises visiting the Ross Sea will often get incredible views of these volcanic peaks, as well as playing visits to locatons like Cape Adare, Franklin Island, Terra Nova Bay and Paulet Island.
The Ross Sea is fairly shallow – and the Ross Ice Shelf is spectacular. As with most accessible regions of Antarctica, there is a great quantity of wildlife – particularly penguins, whales, seals and seabirds.
The Dry Valleys – towards the south of this area – see very little rain and are among the most unusual places on earth. Very few tourists come to this region compared with other parts of Antarctica, such as the Antarctic Peninsula, but this is a truly magnificent region - where history lives alongside ice, mountains, glaciers and wildlife.
Attractions in Ross Sea and Victoria Land Coastline
Each visit to Antarctica will vary, due to ice and sea conditions, but each place you visit and every direction you sail offers its own charm, surprises and memories. It is no wonder that many people find they become hooked on Antarctica and return again and again.
Activities in Ross Sea and Victoria Land Coastline
The main activities in Antarctica are often included as part of your overall itinerary when you book your trip. These include lectures on board the ships, regular excursions by Zodiac boats (or similar). Some operators also offer a night camping on the shore and kayaking, although the impact of this is currently being reviewed by IAATO.
Relaxing
Facilities vary on the different ships, but most offer a bar, a library and an observation lounge where you can sit back and enjoy the magical scenes that you sail by.
Getting Around
Your chosen vessel will sail to many fascinating locations for you to explore. All you need to do is join the ship!
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