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Late season voyages to Svalbard in the Norwegian Arctic offer ideal light conditions in which novice and expert photographers alike may capture images of the unusual icy landscapes and captivating wildlife. (more…)
A 28-night Arctic exploration in August 2021, taking in the natural wonders of Greenland, Iceland and northern Norway, is the latest eagerly-awaited itinerary to be previewed from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2021/22 ocean programme, ahead of its full unveiling in March next year. (more…)
Tags: Arctic, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
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New survey results have been released of the Arctic expedition cruise industries efforts to combat marine plastic pollution, including the reduction of single-use plastic onboard and organizing beach cleanups. (more…)
For wealthy boomers with cash to splash, luxury doesn’t necessarily look like poolside mojitos or glistening golden sands. Instead, it might involve a boat hardened against the ice, traversing the fragile wilds of the Arctic, with the chance to encounter the cliff-face of climate change from the comfort of a five-star suite. (qz.com)
Tags: Arctic, Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO)
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In an ancient ice age the four-legged critter we associate with Santa’s sleigh lived as far south as Tennessee. Whether those reindeer picked up a southern drawl is still up for debate. (more…)
Tags: Arctic, Poseidon Expeditions
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This week, Sermersooq municipality launched guidelines for visitors to Nuuk, Paamiut, Tasiilaq and Ittoqqortoormiitt, using a template developed by the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). (more…)
Helirescue training video by AECO, Lufttransport and Governor of Svalbard
The Arctic expedition cruise industry and search and rescue responders are collaborating to enhance preparedness and collaboration. The latest step in this effort is a new video that explains how crew and staff onboard vessels can assist in a helicopter rescue operation. (more…)
Tags: Arctic, Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO)
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Following the first-ever back-to-back transit of the Northern Sea Route in 2017 by small-group polar cruise operator, Heritage Expeditions, the conservation-focused company has announced that it will be returning to the Russian Arctic’s Northeast Passage in the summer of 2020. (more…)
Tags: Arctic, Heritage Expeditions (New Zealand)
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Poseidon Expeditions, a specialist in active adventure cruises in the high latitudes, invites passengers on any of its 2020 Arctic cruises to linger in Longyearbyen, a coal-mining community on the only populated island in the high Arctic wilderness between Norway and the North Pole. (more…)
Tags: Arctic, Poseidon Expeditions
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“Our 2019 season is still wrapping up along the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador… but 2020 is already on the horizon at Adventure Canada. We released our latest EXPEDITIONS brochure, showcasing the splendid suite of voyages that await us in the coming year”. (more…)
Tags: Adventure Canada, Arctic
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Today, tourists tend to choose to travel to Iceland or Norway to get a taste of the Arctic experience. The establishment of a new special customs zone in Russia has the possibility to change that, Alexander Kirilov, the director of the Russian Arctic National Park, said in a statement issued by the Natural Resources Ministry. (themoscowtimes.com)
Silversea Cruises: Charting the extraordinary Northeast Passage
For the first time in the cruise line’s history, Silversea’s guests recently crossed the iconic Northeast Passage. Between August 10 and September 5, 2019, travellers journeyed 5,019 NM between Nome and Tromsø, calling at 27 incredible destinations in three countries. (more…)
Tags: Arctic, Silversea Cruises, Silversea Expeditions
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Throughout the Arctic cruise season, expedition cruise passengers choose to put away their binoculars and roll up their sleeves to collect litter from Arctic beaches. These volunteer efforts are part of the industry’s efforts to combat marine plastic pollution. (more…)
Tags: Arctic, Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO)
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They may be literally poles apart, but more than 80 Antarctic and Arctic expedition guides will gather together later this month for a joint conference on responsible polar tourism. (more…)
The deal, a partnership between Hurtigruten’s land-based adventure travel company Hurtigruten Svalbard and the Finnish startup company Aurora Powertrains, is one of a kind in the history of snowmobiles and starts new era of silent and emission free snowmobiling. (more…)
Tags: Arctic, Hurtigruten
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This week, Hurtigruten’s groundbreaking expedition cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen wrote a new chapter in exploration history – being the first battery-hybrid powered ship to ever traverse the legendary Northwest Passage. (more…)
Tags: Arctic, Hurtigruten
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Travellers who book a place on the West Greenland Safari expedition cruise in May 2020 with Arctic specialist tour operator, Swoop, will benefit from a special 20% Spring Discount. (more…)
