Antarctic cruises show an upward trend; discounts grow

Wintertime in North America means it’s prime time for Antarctic cruises, since it’s summertime that far south, according to a Bing story on cruise trends. One of the safest and most comfortable ships that can ferry you down to the penguins is The Antarctic Dream. Here’s what TravelPod, the Web’s original travel blog site, has to say about The Antarctic Dream, which is...
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The Antarctic Dream offers a 10 percent discount for February

Still looking for the perfect Christmas present? How about heading to Antarctica for a once-in-a-lifetime experience? The Antarctic Dream is offering a 10 percent discount for its February 8, 2011, departure. The Antarctic Dream is a 78-passenger luxury cruise ship that was originally commissioned by the Chilean navy. Now this modernized ship transports travelers on Antarctic cruise expeditions....
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Julia Dimon mentions The Antarctic Dream in December newsletter

Julia Dimon, travel TV host and travel writer, mentions her upcoming departure on The Antarctic Dream in her monthly newsletter at TravelJunkieJulia.com. Dimon has traveled around the world four times, hitting every continent except Antarctica. In her newsletter, she writes: I’m prepping for my big trip to Antarctica in early January! Start’n the year off right with penguins...
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News network Canada.com features The Antarctic Dream

Canada.com, part of Canada’s largest network of English-language daily newspapers and websites, features The Antarctic Dream in a story about Antarctic travel. Writer Karen Catchpole went on the M/V Antarctic Dream’s first expedition of the 2010-11 season. This year more than 20,000 visitors are expected to visit the world’s remotest continent, braving one of the most turbulent...
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Antarctic Dream expedition leader posts guest blog on Away.com

Rodrigo Tapia, expedition leader for the Antarctic Dream, recently posted a blog for Away.com about Antarctic travel and a new way to experience the White Continent: camping. The Antarctic Dream offers cruise expeditions, but beginning in 2011, three days of camping in Antarctica will be available. Tapia gives some insight into Antarctic adventure: The month of November undoubtedly offers the...
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