You are going to have such a great time! We actually just got home from the World Navigator, where we were on the repositioning cruise from Montevideo to Ushuaia. In this video, right before the Polar Plunge, we listed the landing/Zodiac Cruise gear that we brought from home. Those are highly recommended. However, if you forget something, the ship's store will be more than thrilled to sell you what you need! An Atlantic cruise on Atlas is far more informal than most other cruises. We don't remember anyone getting dressed up for dinner--we certainly did not. The attitude is that we are all on this vessel on an adventure--the fussiness gets in the way. Bring a swimsuit. Even if you don't do the Polar Plunge (highly encouraged just for the experience), the ship has an incredible coed sauna with large windows facing the ocean, and the Traveler has one hot tub and a heated pool to relax in between sailings. What room type do you have? We had a B1 Veranda (room tour on our channel), and although our World Navigator B1 had shelves in the closet, our B1 Veranda on the World Traveler did not. This means there is a limited amount of space for folded clothes. Consider purchasing some magnetic hooks and a folding closet organizer. While the walls are not magnetic, the ceiling is. So we put two hooks on the ceiling and hung the closet organizer with shelves in some dead space. It'll sway horribly during the Drake Passage (if you nestle in a corner, it will sway less), but it buys back some additional storage space. When packing, think of where to pack your parka to take home! You'll see many people carrying their parkas onto the airplane as they had no room to pack it. We are so envious of you. On our cruise last week, we did a zodiac cruise of the Garibaldi Glacier, and our February experience rushed back over us. Have a fantastic time!
Thank you so much for making this video. We are going in late December and I'm trying to muster up some excitement. This helps a lot! It looks gorgeous.
Glad it was helpful! You will have a magical experience. Should be very, very easy to muster up all the excitement you'll ever need! We also posted videos on the arrival in Ushuaia, the Drake Passage, and our review (spoiler--it was amazing!).
Thanks for sharing. Brought back some memory. Were on the same ship same deck in Nov 2023 but never went far enough south to walk on an ice sheet. What an experience, especially with cracked sheet. Not sure if you've been to South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands or not. If not, see if you can get an itinerary that include that location and verify the bird flu won't close all landing sites before you book.
No, we haven't had the experience of going to those islands. . .yet. We will be sailing from Ushuaia again to the Chilean fjords and back later this year on the Navigator, but not going to those locations. The ice sheet was such an amazing experience! It was the perfect way to start our adventure in Antarctica. We hope you're experience was just as remarkable. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for sharing! We are going this December on Atlas too. Can you share with us what you used to take videos? I see you have GoPro with you. Was that enough, or did you also take videos with your phones? Thanks!
For the landings, we each took a GoPro which we both used. Tracey brought her phone for pictures. Jan also brought his Canon R6 as well for some photography and videos. The GoPros were the primary video tools however. On the ship, our primary video device was a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and Jan’s Canon R6. Truth be told, our phones could have done 90% of the job.
Jan and Tracey, this is a high quality video, well shot and well edited. What a trip! Bravo! However, I found the chirpy, frantic electronic soundtrack very distracting... The quiet majesty of the setting spoke for itself--it didn't need any music, in my opinion. I found the music so irritating that I muted the sound about 5 minutes in. I've never produced a video such as yours, so I hardly have standing to complain, but there it is. BTW, I really enjoyed your previous video about the Atlas Traveler; my sisters and I are taking a cruise around the British Isles on the ship in May, and your video gave us a wonderful preview of our future home away from home. Best regards.
Thank you so much for the kind words and well-meaning constructive criticism. The use of music is something that we actually spend a lot of time and thought on as to when to use it and what music (we feel) fits the overall mood of the experience. For example, the walking-on-water segment had to be silent and let the natural sounds take precedence; we were trying to invoke wonder with the music we used for the Lemaire Channel segment and quirky fun for the Polar Plunge segment. We obviously missed it in this video. We'll keep working to get it right in the end (probably after many more misses). We do appreciate your perspective and the kind way that you presented it. We loved our UK trip on the Traveler (btw, all three ships are nearly exactly the same--they just change the name of the venues). Thanks again!
Thanks for the kind words. I (Jan here) use a camera cover from Peak Design. It does a nice job of protecting my Canon R6 when it is wet outside. Although, you have to flip the back part off of the camera to shoot. A bit awkward but worth the protection. Here is our Amazon Link (we do earn from qualifying purchases): amzn.to/3YUMxyN Thanks again for watching!
This will be my first expedition cruise set for Feb 2025. I will be going on Atlas. I love all your content. i am looking forward to experiencing the wildlife, the iceberg, and the excursion. I hope to do the kayaking and camping. Q. did you bring your own Antarctica flag for your continent landing pic?
You should have a wonderful time. As for the flag, that’s something the ship has and will have ashore for everyone to take a selfie with. Thanks for watching.
The landings were between about 60-90 minutes. Of course there was the prep-time in the mud rooms that added about another half hour. And yes, one landing/zodiac cruise in the morning and one in the afternoon. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. What month were you there please? Atlas don't seem to have much of a presence here in the UK, can I ask did you book direct or through an agent?
We went early February (yes, we are way behind in getting videos out). Funny, our first Atlas cruise was in the UK. But to your question, we did book through a travel agent. Thanks for watching.
What an amazing experience. Would you say the camping is worth the extra money? I know it's "once in a lifetime" but we have been quoted $750pp with Atlas which is double the amount I've seen elsewhere 😬
The "once in a lifetime" aspect was the sole reason we did it. Just to say we camped overnight on the 7th Continent and get to tell the story. It cost $500 pp when we sailed--which is the most we've ever spent for an excursion. Jonathan (the expedition team leader) started our briefing while crossing the Drake to inform us about camping and in no way was he trying to sell us on the experience. Quite the opposite. I've never had a business have someone get up and say they hate offering the experience because it is the option they receive the lowest marks on the post-cruise surveys. BTW, it's not because it is not well done. It is. The expedition team does an amazing job with everything they do. It is the conditions that guests encounter during camping which is a function of Antarctica. First, we had wonderful weather. We tried to take video, but it didn't come out but at about 3am the clouds moved away and we were laying in the snow of Antarctica underneath the galaxy of unimpeded stars. Second, while uncomfortable due to leaving way too many lumps in our hole, we were actually nice and warm in our sleeping bags. Yet, we got very, very lucky. The truth is that if it had started to rain--we would still have had to lay there trying to stay warm. You are sleeping in a warm sleeping bag within a waterproof bivy sack, but if we would have forgot to zip something we would have been wet and totally miserable. They will tell you that you will not be able to use the bathroom while ashore, which is technically true. Although there is actually a makeshift toilet made out of a bucket set about 150 meters from the camping area. If you decided you couldn't hack it anymore, they can come get you. But its a two hour process for the crew on the ship to be woken up, launch the zodiacs, and come get you and depending upon the issue, the entire group might need to leave with you. This is not camping like at your local state park with camp fires and kumbaya moments all together. You get ashore and begin digging your "coffin hole", lay out your sleeping gear (which if raining could be problematic, and go to sleep. And if you didn't make the bottom of your hole completely flat and smooth, your sleep will be difficult to accomplish--trust us, we know. But, it was AMAZING! We were prepared for the worst--again, the expedition team does everything they can to inform you everything we just wrote above--and were so blessed to have had the experience we did. That being said, we would have still have done it with the cold and rain if it had come to that. We certainly would not have loved it for the 10ish hours we were away, but just to have the stories to tell makes it worth it to us. The real question, though, is would this be enough of a reason for YOU to dish out $750 to be cold, perhaps wet, miserable, and unable to get comfortable enough to sleep. For us, absolutely. But you can only ones that can answer that for yourself. Hopefully, this helps you make your decision.
@@janandtraceytravels thank you so much for the information. You have given me a lot to think about. I was prepared to pay $500 for the experience but if Atlas have increased their camping charge by 50% since February then I think this is a bit of a rip off. Thanks again, I will try not to hound you with any more questions 😉
Another great video, made me look forward even more to our trip in December
Thanks so much. We can only wish that your experience will be as amazing as ours!
Amazing!!! Miss you guys❤
We do too! We’ll have to figure out out to go around the world again with you guys-or at least a part of it.
I’m heading on the world traveler in December and this got me so excited!!! Any recommendations for clothing or items you wish you had?
You are going to have such a great time! We actually just got home from the World Navigator, where we were on the repositioning cruise from Montevideo to Ushuaia. In this video, right before the Polar Plunge, we listed the landing/Zodiac Cruise gear that we brought from home. Those are highly recommended. However, if you forget something, the ship's store will be more than thrilled to sell you what you need!
An Atlantic cruise on Atlas is far more informal than most other cruises. We don't remember anyone getting dressed up for dinner--we certainly did not. The attitude is that we are all on this vessel on an adventure--the fussiness gets in the way. Bring a swimsuit. Even if you don't do the Polar Plunge (highly encouraged just for the experience), the ship has an incredible coed sauna with large windows facing the ocean, and the Traveler has one hot tub and a heated pool to relax in between sailings.
What room type do you have? We had a B1 Veranda (room tour on our channel), and although our World Navigator B1 had shelves in the closet, our B1 Veranda on the World Traveler did not. This means there is a limited amount of space for folded clothes. Consider purchasing some magnetic hooks and a folding closet organizer. While the walls are not magnetic, the ceiling is. So we put two hooks on the ceiling and hung the closet organizer with shelves in some dead space. It'll sway horribly during the Drake Passage (if you nestle in a corner, it will sway less), but it buys back some additional storage space.
When packing, think of where to pack your parka to take home! You'll see many people carrying their parkas onto the airplane as they had no room to pack it.
We are so envious of you. On our cruise last week, we did a zodiac cruise of the Garibaldi Glacier, and our February experience rushed back over us. Have a fantastic time!
Jan and Tracey, thanks. This does a great job of our journey to Antartica. Well done and as you say, keep traveling. My best.🧊
It's so nice to read such kind words. Thank you so very much. Hope to share a ship with you in the future!
Thank you so much for making this video. We are going in late December and I'm trying to muster up some excitement. This helps a lot! It looks gorgeous.
Glad it was helpful! You will have a magical experience. Should be very, very easy to muster up all the excitement you'll ever need! We also posted videos on the arrival in Ushuaia, the Drake Passage, and our review (spoiler--it was amazing!).
I’m heading on 12/7!!
Thanks for sharing. Brought back some memory. Were on the same ship same deck in Nov 2023 but never went far enough south to walk on an ice sheet. What an experience, especially with cracked sheet. Not sure if you've been to South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands or not. If not, see if you can get an itinerary that include that location and verify the bird flu won't close all landing sites before you book.
No, we haven't had the experience of going to those islands. . .yet. We will be sailing from Ushuaia again to the Chilean fjords and back later this year on the Navigator, but not going to those locations.
The ice sheet was such an amazing experience! It was the perfect way to start our adventure in Antarctica. We hope you're experience was just as remarkable.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for sharing! We are going this December on Atlas too. Can you share with us what you used to take videos? I see you have GoPro with you. Was that enough, or did you also take videos with your phones? Thanks!
For the landings, we each took a GoPro which we both used. Tracey brought her phone for pictures. Jan also brought his Canon R6 as well for some photography and videos. The GoPros were the primary video tools however.
On the ship, our primary video device was a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and Jan’s Canon R6.
Truth be told, our phones could have done 90% of the job.
Thanks a lot, that’s very helpful 🙏
@@kuswadewikesiani1435 Glad it helped!
Jan and Tracey, this is a high quality video, well shot and well edited. What a trip! Bravo! However, I found the chirpy, frantic electronic soundtrack very distracting... The quiet majesty of the setting spoke for itself--it didn't need any music, in my opinion. I found the music so irritating that I muted the sound about 5 minutes in. I've never produced a video such as yours, so I hardly have standing to complain, but there it is. BTW, I really enjoyed your previous video about the Atlas Traveler; my sisters and I are taking a cruise around the British Isles on the ship in May, and your video gave us a wonderful preview of our future home away from home. Best regards.
Thank you so much for the kind words and well-meaning constructive criticism. The use of music is something that we actually spend a lot of time and thought on as to when to use it and what music (we feel) fits the overall mood of the experience. For example, the walking-on-water segment had to be silent and let the natural sounds take precedence; we were trying to invoke wonder with the music we used for the Lemaire Channel segment and quirky fun for the Polar Plunge segment. We obviously missed it in this video. We'll keep working to get it right in the end (probably after many more misses).
We do appreciate your perspective and the kind way that you presented it. We loved our UK trip on the Traveler (btw, all three ships are nearly exactly the same--they just change the name of the venues). Thanks again!
Amazing video and such awesome places! What camera pouch did you use at 02:10? Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words. I (Jan here) use a camera cover from Peak Design. It does a nice job of protecting my Canon R6 when it is wet outside. Although, you have to flip the back part off of the camera to shoot. A bit awkward but worth the protection. Here is our Amazon Link (we do earn from qualifying purchases): amzn.to/3YUMxyN
Thanks again for watching!
This will be my first expedition cruise set for Feb 2025. I will be going on Atlas. I love all your content. i am looking forward to experiencing the wildlife, the iceberg, and the excursion. I hope to do the kayaking and camping.
Q. did you bring your own Antarctica flag for your continent landing pic?
You should have a wonderful time. As for the flag, that’s something the ship has and will have ashore for everyone to take a selfie with. Thanks for watching.
@janandtraceytravels I focused on your camping accommodations, and I have decided if I get to do it, I am bringing along a pair of depends! Hahaha😂😂😂
Have a great time!
Antarctica is quite stunning, especially when you get to see it for yourself instead of from images. I want to go someday.
If you are able, absolutely go! It was the best trip we’ve ever have been blessed to take. Thanks for watching.
wonderful!
Might I know how long could you go for onshore (by zodiac) per day? Is that 1 hr in morning and 1 hr in afternoon? Thanks
The landings were between about 60-90 minutes. Of course there was the prep-time in the mud rooms that added about another half hour. And yes, one landing/zodiac cruise in the morning and one in the afternoon. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the reply! So nice to hear that!
I always said icebergs are like potatoes - never can you find a twin.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. What month were you there please? Atlas don't seem to have much of a presence here in the UK, can I ask did you book direct or through an agent?
We went early February (yes, we are way behind in getting videos out). Funny, our first Atlas cruise was in the UK. But to your question, we did book through a travel agent. Thanks for watching.
What an amazing experience. Would you say the camping is worth the extra money? I know it's "once in a lifetime" but we have been quoted $750pp with Atlas which is double the amount I've seen elsewhere 😬
The "once in a lifetime" aspect was the sole reason we did it. Just to say we camped overnight on the 7th Continent and get to tell the story.
It cost $500 pp when we sailed--which is the most we've ever spent for an excursion. Jonathan (the expedition team leader) started our briefing while crossing the Drake to inform us about camping and in no way was he trying to sell us on the experience. Quite the opposite. I've never had a business have someone get up and say they hate offering the experience because it is the option they receive the lowest marks on the post-cruise surveys. BTW, it's not because it is not well done. It is. The expedition team does an amazing job with everything they do. It is the conditions that guests encounter during camping which is a function of Antarctica.
First, we had wonderful weather. We tried to take video, but it didn't come out but at about 3am the clouds moved away and we were laying in the snow of Antarctica underneath the galaxy of unimpeded stars. Second, while uncomfortable due to leaving way too many lumps in our hole, we were actually nice and warm in our sleeping bags.
Yet, we got very, very lucky. The truth is that if it had started to rain--we would still have had to lay there trying to stay warm. You are sleeping in a warm sleeping bag within a waterproof bivy sack, but if we would have forgot to zip something we would have been wet and totally miserable. They will tell you that you will not be able to use the bathroom while ashore, which is technically true. Although there is actually a makeshift toilet made out of a bucket set about 150 meters from the camping area. If you decided you couldn't hack it anymore, they can come get you. But its a two hour process for the crew on the ship to be woken up, launch the zodiacs, and come get you and depending upon the issue, the entire group might need to leave with you.
This is not camping like at your local state park with camp fires and kumbaya moments all together. You get ashore and begin digging your "coffin hole", lay out your sleeping gear (which if raining could be problematic, and go to sleep. And if you didn't make the bottom of your hole completely flat and smooth, your sleep will be difficult to accomplish--trust us, we know.
But, it was AMAZING! We were prepared for the worst--again, the expedition team does everything they can to inform you everything we just wrote above--and were so blessed to have had the experience we did. That being said, we would have still have done it with the cold and rain if it had come to that. We certainly would not have loved it for the 10ish hours we were away, but just to have the stories to tell makes it worth it to us.
The real question, though, is would this be enough of a reason for YOU to dish out $750 to be cold, perhaps wet, miserable, and unable to get comfortable enough to sleep. For us, absolutely. But you can only ones that can answer that for yourself.
Hopefully, this helps you make your decision.
@@janandtraceytravels thank you so much for the information. You have given me a lot to think about. I was prepared to pay $500 for the experience but if Atlas have increased their camping charge by 50% since February then I think this is a bit of a rip off. Thanks again, I will try not to hound you with any more questions 😉
@@LisaLiddle-j5n Hound away!