
🌎 Antarctica 🇦🇶
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📍 Enterprise Island
✈️ Lieutenant Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT)
🚗 1.6 KM
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Enterprise Island, situated in Wilhelmina Bay off the Antarctic Peninsula, is a remote and pristine destination primarily accessible via expedition cruise ships during the austral summer (typically November to March). Visits are exclusively guided as part of organized expeditions, with landings and Zodiac cruises often lasting a few hours, integrated into a multi-day (10-20 day) voyage. The approximate cost for such an Antarctic expedition ranges from $8,000 to $20,000+ per person, not including international flights to the departure port. Accessibility involves boarding Zodiacs from the ship, requiring moderate mobility, and the environment is not wheelchair accessible. This location is renowned for its spectacular ice formations, stunning scenery, and frequent sightings of whales, especially humpbacks, along with remnants of early 20th-century whaling operations. Visitors must adhere to strict environmental protocols to preserve Antarctica's delicate ecosystem, and comprehensive warm, waterproof gear is essential.