Arctic vs Antarctica: Which Expedition Cruise Is Better?
Arctic or Antarctica—which expedition cruise is right for you? They may both be polar destinations, but as expedition cruise expert Nanci Ott explains, the experiences are dramatically different. Antarctica offers towering icebergs, enormous penguin colonies, whales and a wilderness unlike anywhere else on Earth. The Arctic brings polar bears, walruses, muskox, reindeer, tundra, fjords, Indigenous cultures and communities—and a completely different style of expedition travel. In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, Ken Lawrence sits down with Nanci Ott of Tinker Travel to compare the Arctic and Antarctica head-to-head. We discuss wildlife, scenery, Zodiac excursions, hiking, the best times to travel, expedition ships, cabin location, seasickness and the infamous Drake Passage. Nanci also explains why she believes the Arctic can offer better financial value, while Antarctica can deliver greater emotional value. And if crossing the Drake Passage has you concerned, Nanci shares practical advice about choosing a lower, midship cabin and explains alternatives for travelers who would rather avoid the crossing altogether. #Antarctica #Arctic #ExpeditionCruise So which would you choose—the Arctic or Antarctica? Tell us in the comments. To learn more about planning an Arctic or Antarctic expedition cruise, Nanci's contact information is below. Nanci Ott — Tinker Travel Website: TinkerTravel.me Email: nanci@TinkerTravel.me Phone/Text: 805-202-4258 Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ TRAVEL PRODUCTS & SERVICES WE LOVE: Some of the products and services featured below are offered through affiliate partnerships. If you choose to make a purchase using our links, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Your support helps us continue creating travel content and resources. ✈️ Stay connected wherever you travel with Holafly eSIMs and save 5% https://holafly.sjv.io/R02q22 🛒 Shop All LEVEL8 Products Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-all-products 🧳 LEVEL8 Gibraltar Aluminum Carry-On Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-gibraltar-20-carry-on 🧳 LEVEL8 Lightweight Luminous 20 in Carry-on Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-luminous-20-carry-on 🎒 LEVEL8 Atlas Laptop Backpack Enter RTE10 at checkout for 10% Discount https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-atlas-backpack 🧳 LEVEL8 Lightweight Voyager 28 in Checked https://realtravelexperts.com/go/level8-voyageur-28-checked Image & Video Credits: Courtesy of : Atlas Ocean Voyages, Aurora Expeditions, Lindblad, Quark Expeditions, Silversea, Seabourn and Scenic Cruises and Tours RTE Travel Talk does not endorse any of their guests' products or services. The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect those of the host and RTE Travel Talk. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Special guest Nanci Ott 00:54 Misconceptions about the polar regions 01:23 Quick overview of the two 01:52 Wildlife 04:25 Scenery 05:04 Photography 05:49 Expedition cruises 06:51 Ashore 08:14 Physical demands 09:27 Seasickness 11:05 The seasons 12:15 Nanci's pick 12:47 Expedition vendors 14:23 Value 16:34 Contacting Nanci 17:04 Nanci's future travels