Opening this book means setting sail to the great white continent. Ships are the perfect transport method for entering safely and comfortably into the private world of this area of the globe. As the reader turns the pages, following the same progress he would make across the Ocean, he will discover in turn Tierra del Fuego, the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. This circuit, the same as the one followed by the majority of passengers, offers a varied and thorough overview of the natural wonders of these southern lands.

The authors. Polar guides for many years, they all form a family of true enthusiasts. With this book, their aim is to pool their experience and knowledge in order to inform the general public about the beauty and fragility of the polar world.