Antarctica Day was inaugurated in 2010 to celebrate the 1st December 1959 signature of the Antarctic Treaty, which was adopted “with the interests of science and the progress of all mankind.” ...

For this reason, binoculars should be in everyone’s suitcase—a day won’t go by in Antarctica where you don’t want them. You will get more enjoyment and education out of seeing an iceberg ...

June 21st marks the longest night in Antarctica and a very special Midwinter’s Day with 47 people or ‘winterers’ living and working at British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) three winter ...

Antarctica has an average temperature of -30˚C but it can reach -60˚C in the coldest parts of the year. In the summer it is light for 24 hours of the day and in the winter months it is always dark.

There are off the beaten path destinations, and then there’s Antarctica ... and one day at Elephant Island, with no landings on the schedule. Celebrity Cruises offers a 14-night itinerary ...