antarctica

On this 12-day ultimate Antarctica cruise, we explore the Great White Continent’s magnificent landscapes, glacial mountains, and amazing wildlife. Shackleton proposed taking the ship,Endurance,by way of the treacherous Weddell Sea, land supplies at remote Vahsel Bay and lead six guys on the 1,800 miles crossing. Unable to carry all their supplies, Shackleton would be sustained by tons of supplies dropped on the route by men from sister vessel, Aurora, primarily based in Scott’s old headquarters on Ross Island. The coast-to-coast crossing was a hugely ambitious undertaking, involving two ships moored on opposing sides of the continent, over 50 males and...