Half Moon Island, Antarctica
Embark on an extreme adventure. Get on an icebreaker and explore an island of the South Shetland archipelago.
Do you love extreme tourism? Can you picture yourself travelling to Antarctica? Make your dreams come true during the southern summer, from October to March. Your adventure starts in Ushuaia, province of Tierra del Fuego. From there, get on an icebreaker and set off your water journey for more than two days and 1,000 kilometres.
Observe the beauty of a white and blue landscape. Next to Livingston island, 120 kilometres away from the Antarctic peninsula, the Half Moon island is waiting for you. Did you know that it’s less than two kilometres long and more than 100 metres high? Get amazed with its extreme landscape, three hills, and local fauna, including penguins, whales, Antarctic terns, and kelp gulls. Enjoy this experience in Argentinian Patagonia.
Location: Province of Tierra del Fuego, Argentinian Patagonia.
How to get there: The island is in Argentine Antarctica. A cruise ship departs from Ushuaia, capital of Tierra del Fuego province to the island.
Surface: 54 hectares.
Climate: Polar, cold and dry. Very windy.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Appropriate warm clothes for extremely low temperatures.