July 22, 2025
The new expedition ship will be delivered in September 2025
The newest purpose-built expedition vessel from Aurora Expeditions, Douglas Mawson, has successfully completed sea trials, marking a crucial step towards starting its inaugural voyages later this year.
Read More…July 21, 2025
His new company aims to channel the raw spirit of early Antarctic exploration
Antarctica expert Greg Carter, formerly of Chimu Adventures and Albatros Expeditions, is reentering the expedition cruise arena, and with Terra Nova he’s determined to bring back the raw spirit of early exploration.
Read More…July 15, 2025
It includes a 188% rise in kayaking capacity and a doubling of camping spots
HX Expeditions has unveiled its most expansive and innovative Antarctic kayaking and camping program to date, with a 188% rise in kayaking capacity and a doubling of camping spots to commence in October 2025.
Read More…June 25, 2025
These are the vessel’s last three scheduled voyages to the region
Scenic is offering travellers a rare opportunity to follow in the path of the world’s greatest explorers with a trio of expert-led Expedition Voyages to East Antarctica and the Ross Sea aboard Scenic Eclipse II.
Read More…June 18, 2025
Member vessels operating in the region will have to comply with the mandate
In an effort to safeguard the Antarctic Peninsula’s population of rare B1 killer whales, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) will mandate acoustic mitigation measures for all member vessels operating in the region.
Read More…June 11, 2025
The images come with the vessel still under construction in Chile
With construction still underway on Magellan Discoverer, boutique Antarctic expeditions operator Antarctica21 has offered a look at what lies in store aboard its newest vessel.
Read More…May 29, 2025
The voyage will sail from Ushuaia to Hobart over 31 days
Jonathan Shackleton, a cousin of the famed Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, will travel aboard PONANT’s luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot, on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition from Ushuaia, Argentina to Hobart, Tasmania in 2026.
Read More…May 15, 2025
Frontline sellers get upclose experiences on the White Continent
Travel Associates advisors recently headed on a famil to Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions as part of the brand’s exclusive famil program.
Read More…April 30, 2025
The itinerary is designed by women, led by women and for women
Aurora Expeditions has unveiled the first ever women-only Antarctic expedition cruise. to be hosted by international bestselling author and award-winning travel photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström.
Read More…April 23, 2025
Passenger numbers increase 25% in 2024/25… revenue jumps 35% on last year
Swan Hellenic has reported a 25% increase in guest numbers to Antarctica for the 2024/25 season. Revenue for the cultural expedition operator to the White Continent jumped 35% compared to the 2023/24 seaseon.
Read More…April 11, 2025
Attention is now turning to next year’s season and the opening of its new hotel
Silversea has wrapped up its 2024/2025 Antarctica season sailing 34 voyages to the White Continent over that period, with preparations being made for the opening of the world’s southernmost hotel in time for the next season.
Read More…April 10, 2025
The “world first” cruise itinerary will open for bookings in December 2025
A new world first is on the cards for PONANT EXPLORATIONS as it confirmed its luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot will embark on a full circumnavigation of Antarctica between January and March 2028.
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