Back by popular demand, Tauckâ??s is back in Antarctica.  A journey of discovery like no other, Tauck will be hosting an exciting cruise adventure aboard the luxurious Le Boreal, and new for 2011, her sister ship, Lâ??Austral.  For many travelers the most compelling reason to visit the Antarctic is to collect the 7^th continent. For others is breathtaking castles of ice, marine life and seabirds hold a special allure. 

Once part of a large Equatorial land mass that broke off on its own about 180 million years ago â?? and today the most peaceful place on Earth, the magnificent great white continent of Antarctica astounds with glacial landscapes and Arctic wildlife that defy decryption.  Tauckâ??s cruise provides the rare opportunity to view them up close with onboard experts who have spent a lifetime studying these natural wonders in extraordinary detail.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ail.  Due to changing weather and shifting glacial patterns of this remote region, your day-by-day itinerary will vary and may include Zodiac excursions to Antarctic Peninsula islands  During the summer months of January and February you can experience abundant wildlife on the beaches and cliffs of these islands.  Penguins aboundâ?¦young or old, they have little or no fear of humans and will often spend as much time observing you as you will them.  Seals, whales and myriad species of seabirds are often seen on land and at sea.  On-board naturalists can help you identify them during your cruise.