One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) has expanded its Antarctica programme for 2018/19 with the addition of fly/cruises, giving a choice of start and end points in South America, plus the option of travelling by ship across the Southern Ocean or flying to provide more time in destination. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Antarctica’
One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) has expanded its Antarctica programme for 2018/19
Wednesday, July 19th, 2017One Ocean Expeditions to Offer Early season Expedition Cruises to South Georgia
Monday, July 17th, 2017
Many thousands of miles away in the Southern Ocean, spring is coming to life on the remote island of South Georgia, bringing with it such amazing spectacles of nature that amateur and professional photographers, wildlife enthusiasts and ornithologists flock from around the globe to marvel. (more…)
Ocean Atlantic renovated for Antarctic Cruising Season
Monday, July 10th, 2017On top of featuring a range of brand new cabins, the overhaul included the transformation of all cabins, designed to provide guests with comfortable and stylish surroundings when cruising Antarctic waters. Also renovated were the ship’s common areas such as the restaurant, Veranda bar, and the lecture hall. (expeditioncruising.com)
New Patagonian cruise ship meets sea for first time
Thursday, June 29th, 2017Ventus Australis – the new expedition cruise ship being built for Patagonian cruise line, Australis, for ‘bottom of the world’ voyages to Cape Horn and the glaciers and fjords of Tierra del Fuego – has met the sea for the first time with a float out in Chile. (etbtravelnews.global)
Aurora Expeditions Antarctic Skiing & Snowshoeing
Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
Aurora Expeditions, the leaders in polar adventures, is expanding its portfolio of Antarctic activities for the 2017/18 season with the introduction of Ski Touring and Snowshoeing across the pristine landscapes of the White Continent. (expeditioncruising.com)
G Adventures’ Big Chill Sale is here – Travellers can save up to 20% on 2018/19 G Expedition voyages
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017
Breathtaking glaciers, rugged mountains, colossal icebergs, and polar bears in their natural habitat are some of the highlights now available at a discount to G Adventures polar travellers with the launch of ‘The Big Chill Sale’. (more…)
Exclusive Opportunity with Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic: Fly the Falklands Crossing
Tuesday, May 16th, 2017
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced two exclusive opportunities for the first time ever to fly directly one way to or from the Falklands instead of making the crossing by sea. The new flights provide guests one more day along the Antarctic Peninsula or in South Georgia. (more…)
IAATO members vote to develop an Antarctic conservation plan
Thursday, May 11th, 2017Members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) have agreed to develop a science based conservation plan for the Antarctic Peninsula in collaboration with the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) to support decision making for tourism management. (more…)
IAATO Welcomes New Executive Director, Dr Damon Stanwell-Smith
Thursday, May 11th, 2017The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Damon Stanwell-Smith as Executive Director. (more…)
Luxury Adventure Operator Inca Announces 17-Day Antarctic Expedition For 2018 Guided By Leading Naturalist And Veteran Of 60 Trips
Wednesday, May 10th, 2017Luxury adventure operator, INCA (International Nature and Cultural Adventures), is offering a 17-day expedition called Across the Southern Ocean (January 16 to February 1, 2018) that includes 15 nights aboard the luxury polar expedition ship Le Lyrial, an exclusive program led by veteran guide Richard Polatty, a special focus on photography, and a night in Buenos Aires. (more…)
Latest Antarctic Tourism Figures Released by IAATO
Monday, May 1st, 2017
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) announced its tourism figures for the 2016-2017 Antarctic season at the start of its annual meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. (more…)
Three World-Renowned Photographers to Join Poseidon Expeditions On Select 2017 and 2018 Polar Journeys
Thursday, April 27th, 2017
Three internationally renowned photographers will travel with polar cruise expert Poseidon Expeditions on select voyages in 2017 and 2018. On these journeys the photographers will host seminars and workshops for passengers.
Bob Hawke to be Guest of Honour on Ponant Le Cercle Polaire Antarctic polar voyage
Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
Former Prime Minister of Australia Bob Hawke, Honorary President of NGO Le Cercle Polaire, will be a Guest of Honour on PONANT’s Le Boréal Antarctic voyage departing Puntas Arenas, 17 November 2017, bound for the Antarctic Peninsula. (expeditioncruising.com)
Young Enderby Trust recipients embark on Heritage Expeditions’ Antarctic adventure of a lifetime
Thursday, March 9th, 2017
The Ross Sea region of Antarctica is one of the most remote places on Planet Earth with shipping restricted by impenetrable pack ice for most of the year. Heritage Expeditions offers Expeditions from New Zealand to the Ross Sea region every austral summer, this season we have also explored the East Antarctic coastline. (more…)
AdventureSmith Explorations Adds Eight More “Wows” To Expedition Cruising in Antarctica
Thursday, March 9th, 2017
The preferred way to experience a plethora of additional superlative experiences in this bucket list destination is to explore Antarctica in the intimate way that only a small ship can offer. (more…)
The Spirit of Enderby breaks The World’s record in Antarctica’s Bay of Whales
Tuesday, February 28th, 2017
The World’s record of furthest south is broken. A few weeks ago the passenger ship The World claimed a new record for the most southerly navigation for a ship, reaching 78° 43”. 997S in the Bay of Whales. (more…)
Silversea all-inclusive Antarctica expedition packages
Saturday, February 25th, 2017
Silversea is pleased to announce its new all-inclusive Antarctica expedition packages for 2017 and 2018 voyages, aboard Silver Explorer and the newly converted ice-class vessel, Silver Cloud. (expeditioncruising.com)
One Ocean Expeditions’ Spring Voyages to South Georgia Feature Some of the Most Awe-Inspiring Wildlife Shows on Earth
Wednesday, February 15th, 2017
King penguins by the hundreds of thousands, albatross rookeries with more than 100,000 nesting birds, fur and elephant seals mating and pupping, covering the beaches in frenzied chaos, and a profusion of seabirds from albatross to giant petrels and skuas. (more…)
Poseidon Announces 2018-19 Arctic and Antarctic Cruise Specials
Thursday, February 9th, 2017 
Early booking rates are available through the end of July 2017 for Arctic and Antarctic cruises in 2018-19 with polar cruise specialist Poseidon Expeditions. Cabin discounts are as generous as 20 percent off the regular rate, depending on category reserved. (more…)
Cruise Ship Sets Antarctic Record
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017The World, a private residential cruise ship, has broken the record for the most southerly navigation reaching 78°43•997´S and 163°41•421´W at the Bay of Whales in Antarctica’s Ross Sea. (maritime-executive.com)
Polar Hero’s final journey to the place he loved best of all Thanks to Ice Tracks Expeditions
Monday, January 16th, 2017
Nearly two years after Lt Col Henry Worsley died traversing Antarctica, his ashes will be taken to Grytviken, South Georgia, gateway to Antarctica, to be buried with his hero Sir Ernest Shackleton. (more…)
Antarctic Cruise Specialist One Ocean Expeditions takes scientific education to a whole new level
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017Canadian polar cruise specialist, One Ocean Expeditions, elevates the expedition cruise travel experience with an internationally acclaimed team of marine mammal experts conducting live scientific research on a voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula, 17-27 March 2017. (more…)
Lindblad Expedition Ship Experiences Engine Trouble, Cruises Canceled
Sunday, January 1st, 2017
Engine failure on Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Orion has forced the ship to cancel a number of its upcoming Antarctica sailings. All passengers and crew are safe and there was no environmental impact, according to the cruise line. (cruisecritic.com)
LR: Statutory Alert, Entry into Force of Polar Code
Thursday, December 29th, 2016 
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has issued a statutory alert on the Polar Code which enters into force on Jan. 1, 2017. The IMO International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code) applies to all ships. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
Oceanwide Expeditions supports current and future Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica
Saturday, December 17th, 2016
Oceanwide Expeditions applauds the adoption of the Ross Sea region marine protected area recently adopted by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) and strongly supports more areas of protection. (more…)
Poseidon Expeditions offers Deals on Fall 2017 Cruises to Falklands and South Georgia Islands
Thursday, December 15th, 2016Poseidon Expeditions, which focuses on polar cruise adventures, will offer an incentive to travelers on two autumn 2017 cruises aboard the 114-guest m/v Sea Spirit into the Southern Ocean. (more…)
Give the gift of Scientific Education on board One Ocean Expeditions’ Antarctic Cruises
Monday, December 12th, 2016Canadian polar cruise specialist, One Ocean Expeditions (OOE), elevates the expedition cruise travel experience well beyond tourism by enhancing its programs with innovative scientific, educational and exploration opportunities in the Antarctic. (more…)
Young Enderby Trust recipients embark on adventure of a lifetime with Heritage Expeditions
Thursday, December 1st, 2016 
Enderby Trust works in conjunction with New Zealand’s premier expedition travel company Heritage Expeditions. (more…)
One Ocean Expeditions puts Education at the heart of its Antarctic Cruises
Tuesday, November 29th, 2016The latest collaboration between expedition cruise operator One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) provides three reasons for polar travellers heading for Antarctica to look forward to crossing the infamous Drake Passage: education, education and education. (more…)
Oceanwide discounts voyages to celebrate Ross Sea protection news
Thursday, November 10th, 2016Oceanwide Expeditions is celebrating the news that the Ross Sea will become the world’s largest marine protected area by offering discounts on its two upcoming trips to this vast Antarctic wilderness. (more…)
Hurtigruten: World’s first hybrid expedition vessel in Antarctica
Thursday, November 3rd, 2016 
For the 2018 season, Hurtigruten has expanded its Antarctica operation to a total of three expedition ships, spearheaded by the new hybrid vessel “Roald Amundsen”. (more…)
Breaking News: Antarctica’s Ross Sea just declared Marine Protected Area
Saturday, October 29th, 2016In breaking news, Antarctica’s Ross Sea has been declared a Marine Protected Area today, 28 Oct 2016. The decision was made in Hobart, Australia by CCAMLR (Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources), after years of campaigning by a number of different countries and lobby groups. (more…)
