Think about taking a cruise to Antarctica if you really want to get away from everything.
Under the ice at the South Pole is a piece of land that used to be much closer to the equator, where it was covered in trees and had a normal range of animals. At a rate of a few centimetres per century, the continent moved south, and the species that lived there changed to adapt to the changing climate.
There are still those animals. Either the continent itself or the Southern Ocean around it are full of animals. This is the only place on Earth where wild animals haven't learned to be afraid of people, so you can get really close to them in their natural habitat.
Even though there aren't many people living here, there is a huge range of animals, such as different kinds of whales, seals, and sea lions. You'll see Rockhopper, Magellanic, Adelie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, and King penguins, among others. There are Albatrosses, Kelp Gulls, and Terns for people who like birds that fly.
Most people want to see killer whales, which are called Orcas. These whales are impressive, especially when they are with their families.
During an Antarctic cruise, you'll be able to see the Antarctic coast and stop at some of the Southern Ocean's islands. Many of these islands have very few people living on them, and some are completely uninhabited (by people anyway.) When you get away from the ship, you can't believe how quiet it is.
Visit the graves of early Antarctic explorers like Shackleton and ride a Rigid Inflatable Zodiac Boat among the islands and icebergs (RIB).
All of those are things to do OFF the ship. On board, you can enjoy the usual exciting cruise ship life, with all the luxuries you could want. This isn't just any cruise, though. When you get back from your unusual trip to the world's least-known continent at the end of the world, you'll have a lot to talk about.
