Making the most of Terra Nova
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
As cruise ships are not able to dock here you will be tendered by inflatable zodiac boats.
Sightseeing
First discovered by Scott during his 1901-1904 expedition, Terra Nova Bay is now occupied by an Italian base which operates a summer research station. Nearby is the massive Drygalski ice tongue, which extends 70km out into the Ross Sea as part of the David Glacier.