cl.klink Posted May 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Not including excursions, just concerning the physical beauty and impressions of nature, how would you compare these? We are making our first visit to Alaska in 2 weeks,and first visit to Antarctica in 2017, so I can answer then. But, for those that have been to both already, what say you? - Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitl Posted May 13, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 13, 2015 They're very, very different but nothing on the planet comes anywhere near Antarctica (especially if South Georgia and the Falklands are included). Describing why is almost impossible. Only those who have been can actually understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted May 15, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 15, 2015 We've been to both. Alaska is beautiful, but Antarctica wins this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted May 15, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 15, 2015 It is good that you are visiting Alaska first, as you will then be impressed with both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulder-girl Posted May 19, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I went to Antarctica this past winter and am headed to Alaska next month (for the first time). So I can't compare yet but soon. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougH Posted June 19, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I go to Alaska every year and have been over 20+ times. But no question Antarctica wins by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulder-girl Posted June 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Ok...I am back from Alaska, and it was cool, but NO CONTEST: ANTARCTICA for sure wins. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitl Posted June 24, 2015 #8 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I doubt anyone would say otherwise. They are both cool (!) but Antarctica is very special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpro Posted August 13, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2015 We have been to both, Alaska 3 times and going back to AA next year. Antarctica is by leaps and bounds ahead of Alaska for sheer beauty. The excursions is the icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnCruiser Posted August 14, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Not including excursions, just concerning the physical beauty and impressions of nature, how would you compare these? We are making our first visit to Alaska in 2 weeks,and first visit to Antarctica in 2017, so I can answer then. But, for those that have been to both already, what say you?- Joel We traveled to Alaska and Antarctica and, between the two, Antarctica was very special. We're traveling to Svalbard, north of the Arctic Circle, on our next expedition. We're prepared for big visual differences between traveling to the Antarctic Circle and Arctic Circle. If you take a look at my blog site, a copy of my travel article on Antarctica is available for reading. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl.klink Posted August 15, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted August 15, 2015 We traveled to Alaska and Antarctica and, between the two, Antarctica was very special. We're traveling to Svalbard, north of the Arctic Circle, on our next expedition. We're prepared for big visual differences between traveling to the Antarctic Circle and Arctic Circle. If you take a look at my blog site, a copy of my travel article on Antarctica is available for reading. Bob Thanks, Bob. I'll be interested in looking at that. Appreciate. - Joel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbrat Posted September 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 13, 2015 There is no comparison. Antarctica wins hands down! There are no words to describe it. I highly suggest going on a small ship (ours was 8,000 tons on Quark) and do it right. We crossed the Drake (30 foot waves, no one slept for 2 days).... the feeling of accomplishment is surreal. We crossed into the Antarctic Circle. My favorite night was when the captain stopped the boat and let the anchor down. We were in the Lemaire Channel. It was completely dark out and we could hear the ice cracking around the boat. I can tell you it is my opinion that Antarctica required a lot more energy. We were in zodiacs for an hour or two at a time and then on land. Hiking with all the layers of clothes and rubber boots was tiring but VERY worth the effort. Alaska is a cruise. Antarctica is an adventure/expedition. Just go...you wont regret it. I've yet to meet anyone who has not loved Antarctica. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All That Jazz Posted September 21, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2015 "If Antarctica were music it would be Mozart. Art, and it would be Michelangelo. Literature, and it would be Shakespeare. And yet it is something even greater; the only place on earth that is still as it should be. May we never tame it." Andrew Denton. We've been there four times, and we are not done. However, on our most recent TA cruise, a woman disparaged Antarctica because "there are no cities there." Duh. I resisted the urge to give her a verbal smack down. Some people will never "get" it. It is their loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarniaLo Posted September 22, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 22, 2015 However, on our most recent TA cruise, a woman disparaged Antarctica because "there are no cities there." This is both hilarious and very sad. As you say, some people don't get it (and I feel a little bit sorry for them), yet then why book a cruise to Antarctica if you are in this mindframe? The lack of cities could be anticipated, and there are so many great places with great cities around the world to go to instead. Sigh. And thank you for this citation which I didn't know but really speaks to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectlyPerth Posted September 23, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 23, 2015 "If Antarctica were music it would be Mozart. Art, and it would be Michelangelo. Literature, and it would be Shakespeare. And yet it is something even greater; the only place on earth that is still as it should be. May we never tame it." Andrew Denton. We've been there four times, and we are not done. However, on our most recent TA cruise, a woman disparaged Antarctica because "there are no cities there." Duh. I resisted the urge to give her a verbal smack down. Some people will never "get" it. It is their loss. Denton and wise Jennifer were boarding my ship last year as I was disembarking so we had a great chat. They are multi polar travellers. We had a woman on board my 3rd trip who - on the second landing (a shore with a mere 20,000 penguins) - got off the zodiac and glared at me and said "is this all it is everyday, putting all the heavy gear on then just getting on these rubber boats and standing around here? Is this the same place as yesterday?" I said "no yesterday was a different location - seals and albatross, no penguins, and yes really truly this is what we are doing several times a day for the next 3 weeks". She sighed and got back on the zodiac and demanded to be taken back to the ship ! One has to wonder what she thought she had spent $30,000 on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitl Posted September 24, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Not just Antarctica. We're on our way back from Greenland where one woman complained about one landing beach: 'Why have they chosen one where it's rocky? I might break my leg.'! Several seemed to think polar bears were booked to appear at a particular time at a particular location!! Some people just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfarmers Posted September 28, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Not just Antarctica. We're on our way back from Greenland where one woman complained about one landing beach: 'Why have they chosen one where it's rocky? I might break my leg.'! Several seemed to think polar bears were booked to appear at a particular time at a particular location!! Some people just don't get it. We just got back from Greenland. Wow!!!!!!!! We had no expectation of seeing a polar bear but as we sailed in Scoresbysund they'd booked one (hahaha) to be asleep on a small slab of sea ice. I don't know I've ever been so excited. The bear eventually woke up, looked at us, stood up, wandered around a bit and then slid into the water and swam away. It was amazing! The nothingness was the most special thing about Greenland. Antarctica is hopefully soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane.in.ny Posted September 28, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Been to Alaska twice and Antarctica once. Agree with what everyone has said about Antarctica. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I've got details of our Antarctica trip in my personal travel blog if anyone is interested. Just click Antarctica in the index on the right side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wilmingtech Posted October 2, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Been to Alaska twice and Antarctica once. Agree with what everyone has said about Antarctica. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I've got details of our Antarctica trip in my personal travel blog if anyone is interested. Just click Antarctica in the index on the right side. Nk[/img]G]mk We just got back from Greenland. Wow!!!!!!!! We had no expectation of seeing a polar bear but as we sailed in Scoresbysund they'd booked one (hahaha) to be asleep on a small slab of sea ice. I don't know I've ever been so excited. The bear eventually woke up, looked at us, stood up, wandered around a bit and then slid into the water and swam away. It was amazing! The nothingness was the most special thing about Greenland. Antarctica is hopefully soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerfectlyPerth Posted October 3, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Nk[/img]G]mk ?? ?? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitl Posted October 3, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 3, 2015 ?? ?? :confused: You don't talk penguin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsWaldo Posted October 4, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Read this blog under the section route http://www.gotravelyourway.com/2013/07/20/qantas-flight-qf63-from-sydney-to-johannesburg/#.VhCzl7TI7vg I was asked by no less than 3 people in the last 3 weeks which hotel did we stay at in Antarctica.... So I have no surprises that people are that naive... especially if its been booked by a couple and either he or the travel agent have planned it (It was similar on safari in Africa.... oh no one told me we would see lions and elephants) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitl Posted October 4, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Read this blog under the section routehttp://www.gotravelyourway.com/2013/07/20/qantas-flight-qf63-from-sydney-to-johannesburg/#.VhCzl7TI7vg Well, I've searched and searched the 'View out the Boeing 747' photograph they posted but I can't find any Polar Bears! I think I did find Wally, though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsWaldo Posted October 4, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Well, I've searched and searched the 'View out the Boeing 747' photograph they posted but I can't find any Polar Bears! I think I did find Wally, though!! Yeah that was the poster ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane.in.ny Posted October 4, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Read this blog under the section routehttp://www.gotravelyourway.com/2013/07/20/qantas-flight-qf63-from-sydney-to-johannesburg/#.VhCzl7TI7vg What a ridiculous post! There is no way that photo was taken out of a plane flying, probably, at 35K feet. And polar bears in Antarctica? That is TOO funny. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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