Paradise Bay, Errera Channel Cruises

Paradise Bay, Errera Channel Cruise Port

• For a monument that has been designated a historic site by the Chilean government, check out the shelter erected in 1950. It honors Gabriel Gonzalez Videla, the first head of state to visit the Antarctic.
   
• Whale watching is understandably one of the most popular pastimes here, and getting near them in the zodiac is a special thrill. The most frequent "visitors" to the boats are humpback and minke whales, which look even more incredible against the backdrop of white.
   
• If there's anything more popular than whale watching in Antarctica, it's penguin watching. The adorable Gentoo penguins are a favorite, and it almost seems like they're performing for the crowd. You may also spot some seals lurking about, and even some old whale bones in the snow – a leftover from the whaling era.
   
• Many travelers come here to see the icebergs and glaciers up close. The quiet that surrounds these giants is awe-inspiring. If you're lucky enough to see a glacier calving (where a smaller piece splits from the larger one), that sound will stay in your memory forever.