Antarctica does not have a permanent human population. In the warmer summer months, up to 5,000 scientific researchers are based in Antarctica. This number drops to around 1,000 during the winter ...

During the two-day trip, she attended informational sessions about the history of Antarctica and chatted with other passengers. "For most people it was their seventh continent," Jacot said.

Icebergs float in Antarctic waters. Packing lists for people going to Antarctica tend to be gear-heavy, with a need for weatherproof clothing as well as gadgets that can make your trip more enjoyable.