Cruise to Antarctica: A Journey of a Lifetime | Buenos Aires to Antarctica
This may just be our greatest episode, and the best is yet to come! Join us on the first part of our 2 part Cruising Antarctica Series, and the beginning of our 4 month trip in South America!
This episode starts with a fully guided experience through the VIBRANT capital of Argentina, BUENOS AIRES. Here we spend several days exploring it’s history, culture and exquisite food before setting sail on our 2 week voyage to Antarctica with the Celebrity Infinity.
In our first part of the voyage we explore the southernmost city in the world Ushuaia, along with its MAJESTIC Tierra del Fuego National Park. We sail past the southern cape of the continent Cape Horn and through the TREACHEROUS Drake Passage to arrive at the frozen continent of ANTARCTICA!
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Links to companies featured in this video:
Biker Street Tours, Buenos Aires
biker-street.com/
Celebrity Cruises
www.celebritycruises.com/
Chapters:
Introduction 0:00
Buenos Aires Cycling Tour 1:25
After arriving in Buenos Aires we have breakfast at the iconic Cafe' Tortoni and embark on a cycling tour with Biker Street Tours, we learn the history of the city along with its more well know areas such as San Telmo, it's love of Football (Soccer) at the Boca Juniors Stadium and Tango at Caminita in La Boca. We try some of the famous Argentine Beef at a local Parrilla (grill).
City Walk to Palermo 15:09
We check out the sites of the city centre before walking to La Recoletta, one of the most famous cemeteries in the world, which includes the graves and mausoleums of Presidents, Nobel Prize winners and Eva (Evita) Peron. Afterwards we stroll through the parks and gardens of the affluent Palermo suburb including the famous Japanese Gardens. We have dinner in the trendy suburb of Palermo Soho.
San Telmo 23:02
We have lunch at el Mercado (Market) San Telmo with it's array of amazing food options. Followed by a Tango performance in Plaza Dorrego before boarding our cruise.
Cruising at Sea days 25:49
We board the Celebrity Infinity and embark on our 2 week Cruise to Antarctica. We settle into our oceanview stateroom and enjoy a spectacular sunset as we farewell Buenos Aires. We use the free time on deck in the spa and watch the Albatross fly parallel to the ship.
Beagle Channel & Ushuaia 30:10
We arrive into the Beagle Channel which is teaming with seabirds and marine life. Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins colonise small islands with charming lighthouses on our approach to the southernmost city in the world. We arrive into the port of Ushuaia and walk through the quaint city centre, trying some local made chocolates.
Tierra del Fuego National Park 36:56
From Ushuaia we head to the nearby Tierra del Fuego National Park, here we check out some amazing sites and learn a bit about the geology/ecology of the area, spotting a Patagonian Red Fox, along with many native bird species. We learn the history of the Yagan/Yaman people native to the area, as well as the British and Argentine colonisation of the region.
Cape Horn & the Drake Passage 43:44
We pass the southernmost cape of South America, Cape Horn (Cabo Hornos), also known as the end of the world! From here we cross one of the most treacherous stretches of sea in the planet, where the Pacific, Atlantic and Southern Oceans meet.
Antarctica 46:40
Finally we arrive at the frozen continent of Antarctica. The weather could not have been more perfect, with glistening snow and vibrant blue glaciers. As we approach the Schollaert Channel we are greeted by floating icebergs and Migrating Humpback Whales. Truly a sight to marvel over!
Our Antarctica journey is just getting started. Join us on the second part of this journey where we will further explore the frozen continent in much more detail and encounter amazing wildlife on our return to Buenos Aires. Part 2 coming soon!
Пікірлер: 32
Thank you so much for such an informative vlog. We are from the UK and it gave us so much information.
@GlobalTravelStories
6 күн бұрын
You’re more than welcome, glad we were able to give you the detail you were looking for. Hoping you get a chance to experience this amazing experience first hand yourselves!
I like the commentary you two present- informative, interesting, right to the point and entertaining. I like listening to your vocal description as much as visual presentation. Well done. Carry on with the good work.😊😊😊
@GlobalTravelStories
8 ай бұрын
Thank you, we put a lot of effort into these projects. There are plenty more to come! 😃
This was a joy to watch. Much respect for this, it will definitely come in handy for research when I intend on going in the near future. First, I have to work my monkey-ass off and save residuals.
@GlobalTravelStories
4 ай бұрын
Absolutely our pleasure making this video, we hope you enjoy the second part where we really spend time in Antarctica! Goodluck with your saving it’s well worth the trip!
Thanks for the videos of this cruise. They will prepare us for the same cruise that we are going next week but on the Celebrity Eclipse. Hopefully the weather will be as nice as you have encountered. Much enjoyed and appreciated.
@GlobalTravelStories
6 ай бұрын
You’re more than welcome 🤗. We hope your trip was as amazing and spectacular as ours was. All the best!
very informative video and great views of our wonderful world . places I may and hope to go one day.
@GlobalTravelStories
10 ай бұрын
I really hope you get to, it’s an amazing place. We are excited to show much more of Antarctica on our next episode soon.. we hope you enjoy it just as much!
I watch a lot of sailing vlogs. So this perspective with the knowledgeable dialog ashore with details on origins, etc was good. Video was beautiful and professional. Watchable couple. More details on ship since it’s on my list. Celebrity; what’s their angle. On to part 2!
@GlobalTravelStories
9 ай бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.. yeah I suppose we were so focused on the destinations we didn’t get much in on the ship, missed opportunity. Hopefully you find a bit more on part 2, like specialty dining etc, there’s certainly a lot on the wildlife in it.. Hope you enjoy the next video and the cruise!
I just came back from a 14 day Antarctica cruise with Norwegian Star, unfortunately they canceled the paradise bay! We only cruising around the elephants island for 2 hours and admirers bay for 2 hours 😢
@GlobalTravelStories
5 ай бұрын
Hi, I’m sorry to hear that. I assume it was due to bad weather or something like that? I hope the rest of your journey was more eventful.
omgomgomg! So excited to discover this - we were on this exact cruise! You've captured it beautifully!
@GlobalTravelStories
9 ай бұрын
Oh that’s awesome, glad you found this.. we were so lucky with the weather right? Just posted our follow up episode a few days ago!
@twder5809
9 ай бұрын
I've seen them both - it was such a treat! As was the sunshine and the Drake Lake was much appreciated! Already reminiscing... shared the link with my travel mates so they can watch too. And, interested in your other videos as I make plans for future trips - I see you have Morocco and Norway and those are both in our plans for 2024 and 2025 🙂@@GlobalTravelStories
@GlobalTravelStories
9 ай бұрын
Oh that’s awesome, those are 2 of my older videos so they aren’t as detailed as the newer ones, however if you have any questions just let me know, always happy to help. You’ll have an amazing time I’m sure.. thanks for sharing our videos 😃
I’m leaving Saturday for Ushuaia. Great video and very informative! I’m glad to hear that going at the end of the season seems to be a good choice. Thx!
@GlobalTravelStories
5 ай бұрын
That’s awesome to hear, you are going to have the best time! Goodluck with your journey! 🇦🇶 🛳️ 🐧 🧊
@judiwolford1408
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! It’s 23 days- Falklands, S Georgia and Antarctica. Just have to survive the rough seas. 😝
@GlobalTravelStories
5 ай бұрын
@@judiwolford1408 that sounds epic!!
Looks amazing, defo on my wishist. Can i ask what month you went? Just incase i missed it.
@GlobalTravelStories
9 ай бұрын
It was amazing, we went in late Feb/early March. Perfect time to go too!
@TamalynRoberts
9 ай бұрын
@GlobalTravelStories I have been looking at Antarctica for a while but at a more affordable way and this looks perfect. I really want to see penguins 🐧 😁
@GlobalTravelStories
9 ай бұрын
I would highly recommend this cruise then, by far the most affordable option we found.. Check out the second part of our series for the more Penguin action then you could possibly imagine!
A very informative and interesting video. What camera gear are you using please.
@GlobalTravelStories
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, a combination of iPhone 14 pro, GoPro 10 and a lumix fz300, which I recently upgraded after this was shot..
How much did you pay for the tickets?
@GlobalTravelStories
3 ай бұрын
I can’t remember exactly but it was on sale on the Celebrity Cruises website. I’d recommend checking regularly!
To put your big head in front of every scenic screens is not really a smart way to do travel blog! You and your mom may think you're extremely handsome, but I doubt other 8 billion viewers will have the same feeling? All high class travel vids always have the narrative at the background, not front and center to block all views.👎
@GlobalTravelStories
3 ай бұрын
Someone has taken the joy out of your life, and I’m sorry for your loss.