Antarctica Discovery is a new web project that has been created by travel company Voyages of Discovery. We are committed to responsible tourism and bringing an experience of a lifetime to our cruise passengers, letting them witness first hand the power of nature. This website, in short is dedicated to those experiences, a true reflection of Antarctica, which is so often represented by airbrushed images of Icebergs and pristine penguins or daring explorer’s battling the elements.
Whilst Antarctica may not be the pioneering destination it was once famous for, it remains the most dramatic landscape on Earth and is widely regarded by visitors as the most beautiful place on the planet; Somewhere so powerful that it does seem to get under your skin. It is still wild. Nature is still very much in charge and it is still more dramatic than any other place. And, if you are looking for a truly exotic landscape, there is none more so than Antarctica.
This website has been built to allow passengers, crew, lecturers and other people involved with us to tell their story and present an updated image of this beautiful continent. They are able to upload their photos, video, journals and comments to create a true reflection of the Antarctic regions. Everything you see here is amateur footage and genuine experiences from those who feel they have such a powerful experience to share.
You can also view the interactive map of Antarctica which pinpoints over real imagery the locations, photos and journals contained in this site, so you are always able to place these experiences into their actual environments.
Featured Journals
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17 Feb 2007, by Peter KnegoI'm feeling sleepy, very sleepy, as I sit in the Palm Court of Voyages of Discovery's mv Discovery during her latest Drake Passage southbound crossing. copyright Peter Knego 2007.
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01 Feb 2007, by Jane ArcherIT’S 8am and there is a strange smell at the back of the ship. My first thought is that there must be a problem with the drains. Then I realise I can smell what I have just travelled thousands of miles to see – penguins.
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12 Jan 2007, by Philip RixDuring the early morning Zodiac ride the eyes of the woman opposite radiated excitement. Since I first looked into them in Kenya nearly forty years ago we have raised two children and gone greyish.


