Antarctica

PONANT is slated to offer four new sailings In November and December 2025 that take travellers on a voyage of exploration.

Scenic Group announced that its vessel, the Scenic Eclipse, successfully completed its emergency drydock in Galveston, TX. 

Atlas Ocean Voyages begins its 2024-2025 Antarctica season with three vessels, each staffed with an expanded team of 17 seasoned polar expedition guides.

Heritage Expeditions announced that it recently partnered with legendary wildlife television presenter, producer, author, zoologist and naturalist Nigel Marven.

AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions), a pioneer in responsible and immersive small ship exploration, has announced a themed photography expedition to Antarctica taking place in…

Quark Expeditions invites adventurers to experience Antarctica like never before with the launch of “Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains, and Remote Lands.

Heritage Expeditions announced that the Antarctic Heritage Trust is its Inspiring Explorers Expedition Partner as it sails into Antarctica.

Pioneering small-ship cruise line Aurora Expeditions officially released its Arctic and Beyond season voyages for 2026.

White Desert is excited to announce the planned addition of a 'Wellness Dome' to enhance the wellness offerings at their Whichaway Camp.

Humpbacks send pearls of spray skywards as they dive back into icy water in screw-like movements, seals lounge peacefully on drifting ice, and colonies of penguins waddle along frozen…

Heritage Expeditions is excited to announce special guest Kiwi music legend Don McGlashan will be joining their bucket list voyage In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton sailing into the…

Albatros Expeditions was born out of a passion for remote regions. The travel group sails to destinations worldwide, anywhere from Africa and Greenland to the polar ice caps.

Antarctica21, renowned for its pioneering fly-cruise expeditions to the pristine landscapes of Antarctica, proudly unveils its latest innovation, Magellan Discoverer.

A group of UK agents has recently returned from the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica with AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions).

Viking’s third expedition season in Antarctica began with the arrival of the Viking Octantis and her identical sister ship, the Viking Polaris. Both ships will

Last Wednesday, the Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, the line’s two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, sailed side by side for the first time in history, marking a…

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is set to begin its 2023-24 Antarctic season with new and enhanced measures to support safe and environmentally responsible…

Australia’s award-winning expedition company, AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions) has released two unprecedented offers as part of a ‘Choose Your Adventure’ sale for its upcoming…

When it comes to exploring the untouched beauty of the polar regions, Albatros Expeditions stands out as the premier choice for discerning travellers seeking an unparalleled adventure.…

For 2024, Hurtigruten Expeditions is introducing a captivating series of immersive expedition cruises, combining the majestic Patagonian fjords of South America with awe-inspiring…

For busy travellers who wish to see and experience the Antarctic, Australia’s awarding-winning Aurora Expeditions has the perfect solution for those short on time. It offers its shortest…

Following close review of 82 applications, Hurtigruten Foundation, the non-profit arm of Hurtigruten Group, announces the recipients of its 2023 grants: 14 projects that align with its…

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has created an Antarctic Ambassadorship Committee to evolve its efforts to turn visitors and Antarctic enthusiasts into…

Aurora Expeditions, a leader in life-changing adventure travel, launched its Antarctica 2024-2025 season, and it is the most comprehensive season yet. The season will showcase 25…

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has appointed Stefan Kredel to its Executive Committee.

Polar exploration is reigning on every discerning traveller’s Bucket List with expedition cruises reporting record breaking sales for journeys to Earth’s most extreme destinations.

Quark Expeditions has launched the Snow Hill Promise to provide peace of mind for its industry-leading expeditions: if guests don't reach the legendary Snow Hill colony in 2023, they will…

On the inaugural departure of North Pole Expedition Cruise: The Ultimate Frontier (Jul 10-27, 2024), Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) will exclusively charter the innovative luxury…

Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has announced an exciting Antarctic 2024.25 season that offers more helicopter adventures than any other operator in the Polar…

Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has brought back last season's popular Polar Promo Sale offering travelers up to 40% off voyages to the Arctic and Antarctic, plus a…

APT is expanding its expedition programme with a brand-new, one-date-only Antarctic cruise, now open for bookings.

The new Aurora Expeditions Antarctica 2024/2025 program was launched yesterday, and it includes voyages to hitherto unexplored Chilean fjords and channels.

Australian-owned expedition company AE Expeditions,  launched its 2024-2025 Antarctic programme packed with 25 voyages from 9 to 23 days duration, visiting the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland…

For the first time ever, a cruise passenger of PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot was able to navigate through the frozen Weddell Sea Ice to Snow Hill Island to meet a colony of thousands of…

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) is now accepting expressions of interest for the 5 positions of the NTIA Custodians Council, who will ensure the travel industry’s night of…

Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world’s largest and leading expedition cruise line, has updated, adjusted and simplified the Covid-19 protocols. The main change is removing pre-departure…

In honour of this year’s World Oceans Day, Australia’s award-winning travel adventure company Aurora Expeditions has announced an exclusive release of ten additional staterooms on its…

The award-winning Australian adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has recently completed its return season to Antarctica and is celebrating a 100% success rate for its first season…

Truly all-inclusive cruise line Scenic has witnessed a 100% increase year-on-year for bookings to Antarctica on board its ultra-luxury discovery yacht, Scenic Eclipse.

PONANT has successfully returned to Antarctica with four Luxury Expedition Vessels exploring the region.

Australia’s award-winning adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has today announced it will be resuming operations in Antarctica, commencing its voyages from Punta Arenas, Chile from…

Swoop Antarctica, British purveyors of tours to the Polar regions, has expressed its worries over the cancellation of a third successive voyage by One Ocean Expeditions.  The move has…

Polar field guides have hit on Sturbridge, Massachusetts this week for the third bi-annual International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Association of Arctic…

Scenic Cruises launches 27 night Antarctica adventure itinerary.

G Adventures has launched its Marine Sale with savings of up to 25% released across 2018 Expedition and River products. It includes the Mekong, the Ganges and Burgundy’s Saône River, on…

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has presented its first English-language main catalogue for its new expedition class, together with announcing more specific details. The HANSEATIC inspiration, the…

Ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has announced a unique collaboration with China’s leading luxury travel brand, HH Travel.

Hurtigruten, launched its 2018/ 2019 program in Singapore at a consumer event hosted by its GSA, Scenic Travel. As the largest player in both poles, sailings depart from Norway, Iceland,…