Written by: Nanci Ott When I went to Antarctica without my husband, I thought the trip would be about penguins, whales, icebergs, and finally standing on my seventh continent. I was wrong. What I remember most is the people. My husband and I usually travel together, but when the opportunity came up for me to take a 23-day Antarctica expedition cruise, he couldn’t take that much time off work. I could either wait for another time or go alone. So I went. The trip began in Bueno

When it comes to luxury polar expedition travel, especially to some of the most remote and breathtaking places on Earth, I believe you should expect much more than just a cruise. You should come home feeling like you experienced something extraordinary. I’m Nanci Ott, founder of Tinker Travel LLC, and polar travel has become one of the areas I know especially well because I have actually been there. I have traveled to Antarctica twice, explored the Arctic and Svalbard, spent

# Is 9 Days Long Enough for Antarctica? A Deep Dive into Your Expedition Options Written by Nanci Ott, Antarctica Travel Specialist and Founder of Tinker Travel LLC A 9-day Antarctica cruise is often seen as a great introduction for first-time travelers. But the real question is: is 9 days long enough for Antarctica? Most itineraries include only three to four expedition days on the Antarctic Peninsula. Two days are usually spent crossing the Drake Passage in each direction.