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The 5 Best Free Things to do in Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Peninsula
Discover the best top things to do in Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Peninsula including Bransfield House, Bahia Paraiso, Deception Island, Penguin Post Office, Vernadsky Research Station.
1. Bransfield House
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5.0 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By YTCHENG - Hong Kong, China
Bransfield House is a restored base at Port Lockroy by the British currently uses as a museum, post office and gift shop for visitors. It is funded by Antarctic Heritage Trust, a non-profit organization dedicated to conserving historical huts in Antarctica. We have the chance to visit this museum and viewed the artifacts inside. Mailing of post cards from the Post Office and purchase of souvenirs in the Gift Shop here were "MUST" from most of our cruisemates from the Expedition Cruise ship apart from taking photos on the simple houses and gentoo penquins around. While we were enjoying the scenery and taking photos on this isolated island, we have to admit the courage of all the staff working here by turns for a few months as the place was really isolated from the rest of the world. Highly recommended.
2. Bahia Paraiso
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By jonahNJ - Pennington, United States
A highlight of my expedition to Antarctica was spending time “cruising” around Paradise Harbour in a zodiac boat. On February 17, 2020, I spent time in the morning, as well as a couple of hours specifically tailored for photography in the late afternoon, taking in all of nature’s wondrous displays. I saw penguins, a few birds and a variety of seals who clearly enjoy their “lounge” time. However, the real showstoppers were the whales who really put on a display! From seeing the expelling of water from the blowhole to being close enough to see the bumps on the back of a couple of whales, the display was non-stop. I was particularly in awe of the whale tail displays and the whale breaches. This was truly a once in a lifetime experience that will stay with me forever!
3. Deception Island
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5.0 based on 94 reviews
Google map has the location 62.9769° S, 60.6500° W
Reviewed By jeffreyw598j - Shelbyville, United States
My son.. age 18.. and I traveled on the Hurtigruten ship Midnatsol for 2 exciting weeks in Antarctica in Dec. 2019.. he had just turned 18, and we celebrated by visiting our 6th continent together. Deception Island was the most memorable of several landings ashore - in no small part because it was here we took the penguin plunge.. a quick dip into the crystal clear ice cold waters of Deception Bay.. with several Chinstrap and Gentoo penguins standing on the shore.. watching curiously. Lots of great moments and memories here.. the exciting trip into and out of the extremely narrow channel entrance to the volcanic caldera - visits to the now abandoned Argentine and British volcanic research stations destroyed by eruptions in the late 1960s and early 70s - a look at the thousands of whale bones on the beach at the century old ruins of a whaling station - the above mentioned swim with Penguins - and a hike up the slope to peer over the cliff at "Neptune's Window" which legend has it is the first place human eyes ever gazed upon the Antarctic peninsula/continent in the distance.. plus later we even got to check out the underwater footage of sea floor creatures shot by one of the scientists aboard using a below the surface drone camera - what an exciting and unforgettable once in a lifetime day! The trip to Antarctica is not easy.. it took 5 solid days of air and sea travel after leaving home before setting foot on the southernmost land.. but go if you can manage.. it is as close as most souls will ever come to visiting another planet.
4. Penguin Post Office
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4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By KeithR903 - Hong Kong, China
Great to see the Royal Mail operating in Antarctica in this cute little heritage station. Run as a charitable operation to help maintain other historic Antarctic stations, this is well worth a visit if you get the chance.
5. Vernadsky Research Station
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By KevinR1753 - Philadelphia, United States
The researchers at the station are friendly and provide a great tour of the facilities. The station also has the distinction of being the most southern bar in the world. The station personnel make their own vodka which is quite good. I recommend buying a shot or two. One can also send a postcard (for a small fee) from the station.
