What do tourists do when they visit Antarctica?
What do tourists do when they visit Antarctica? Activities include sightseeing ship-based cruises, visits to operational scientific stations and historical huts, small boat cruising, visits to wildlife sites and other wilderness sites, hiking, kayaking, mountaineering, camping and scuba-diving.
What kinds of tourists visit Antarctica?
- The Academics.
- The Adventure Travellers.
- The Wealthy.
- The Retired.
- The Hobbyists.
What not to do in Antarctica?
Visitors must never disturb the Antarctic wildlife. You cannot touch, feed or do anything to alter the behaviour of animals. Keep noise to a minimum and avoid flash photography. If you keep still and quiet, animals may approach you, however you must never interfere with them.
Can tourists stay in Antarctica?
There are no hotels in Antarctica. All tourist accommodation is aboard expedition ships. Some tour operators include a one-night pre-tour stay in a hotel in Argentina, Chile, New Zealand or Tasmania.