How We Research and Present Antarctica Cruise Information for Seniors
What we check, how we decide what to publish, and where we still owe you a source citation.
Our Independence Statement
Antarctica Seniors Guide is an independent editorial publication. No cruise line, travel agency, or operator pays for inclusion, ranking, or any form of promotional placement on this site. Our revenue comes from display advertising only, and editorial control is fully retained by our editorial team at every stage of research and publication.
Our Evaluation Criteria for Senior Travelers
We assess operators and ships against five criteria chosen specifically for their relevance to travelers 60 and older, rather than generic cruise-review categories.
| Criterion | What we measure |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | Elevator access, cabin location, Zodiac boarding assistance, mobility support |
| Medical support | Onboard physician, medical facility, emergency evacuation protocol |
| Shore landing access | IAATO overflow size, landings per day, optional participation |
| Comfort level | Ship stabilization, cabin size, all-inclusive structure |
| Fly option availability | Whether the Drake Passage crossing can be skipped |
Our Fact-Checking Policy
<!-- VERIFY -->comments throughout our source drafts mark claims that still need primary-source confirmation before publication.- Verified facts cite the source directly in the document text.
- We would rather publish "verify before publishing" than invent a figure to fill a gap.
If you have sailed with an operator covered on this site and believe something we have published is inaccurate or out of date, we want to hear about it so we can correct the record.