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Ice streams and lakes under the Greenland Ice Sheet
The Greenland ice sheet is not a static body of ice but instead a dynamic body of dense, flowing and deforming ice. Snow deposited on the ce
The Northern Lights dancing across the skies
The Northern Lights most commonly occur in a belt of radius 2,500 kilometres centred on the magnetic North Pole. This auroral zone extends o
Science of the Ross Ice Shelf
Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf is enormous in size, covering 487,000 sq. km – the size of France – and has a thickness ranging from a few hundr
First to the North Pole: Five Failed but Brave Expeditions
Constantine Phipps, 2nd Baron Mulgrave and officer in the British Royal Navy, was the first person to make a voyage to the Arctic with the i
Amphibian, reptiles and herbivore mammals in the Arctic
Arctic ecosystems are relatively young in terms of geological time, having developed mainly over the past three million years. In general, s
The bowhead whale, whaling about the Arctic
Bowhead whales are only found in the cold Northern Hemisphere waters around the Arctic. They are large species that can be up to almost 20 m
Antarctica’s first Marine Protected Area
In October of this year, the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, which is comprised of 24 countries includ
Deception Island deceptively active
In Antarctica, the South Shetland archipelago is home to Deception Island, a volcanic-rounded island that is 15 km in diameter with a shield
Greenlandic Inuit Beliefs
Traditionally, Greenland Inuit believe that humans as well as animals have both soul and body, where the soul performs the breathing and is
Antarctic Icon: 44 Facts About the Emperor Penguin
Emperor penguins are truly the emperors of Antarctica as not only do they survive through the harsh Antarctic winters but they also are capa
10 Terrific Antarctic Bird Facts
Antarctica is a fantastic cruise destination for birdwatching, with around 45 distinct species you may be able to see.
12 Tips to Help Keep Birds Safe During an Antarctic Cruise
One of the most wonderful experiences you can have on an Antarctic cruise is investigating the multitudes of penguins in their natural habit
Guidelines for visitors to Antarctica
Activities in the Antarctic are governed by the Antarctic Treaty of 1959 and associated agreements, referred to collectively as the Antarcti
Scott’s ponies becoming unstuck
‘’English-men where flabbergasted…they had never dreamt that dogs could run in that way before a sledge, and already they felt contempt for
Exploration of the Polar Regions
From the Vikings via the first whale and seal hunters to Scott and Amundsen, from the maritime explorers Franklin and Nordenskiöld to presen
Svalbard a Disneyland for geologists
Svalbard is located in the north-western corner of the Eurasian plate. For a long period Svalbard was part of a large continent that include
A Photo-Tour of our Cruise Ship the m/v Plancius
Welcome aboard the Plancius! She was originally named the Hr. Ms. Tydeman and was built as an oceanographic research vessel for the royal Du
Six Seal Species You Might See On Your Greenland Cruise
Seals play a big role in the history of Greenland. They’ve been a source of food, clothing, and other supplies for centuries and without the
Traditional Lifestyles of the Inuit
The Inuit are an indigenous Arctic people who speak the languages of the Eskaleutian family and who reside in four countries surrounding the
Freshwater ecosystems in the Arctic
The Arctic, which may be of a surprise, is home to an abundant and diverse range of freshwater ecosystems including lakes, ponds, rivers and
Want a Sneak Preview of Your Antarctica Cruise?
You’ll have to put some effort into taking a bad picture of Antarctica. The landscapes offer starkly beautiful vistas in every direction.
The disastrous expedition in the Arctic west
In 1902, Otto Sverdrup, captain of the Fram on Nansen’s expedition, led his own expedition to the Arctic north of Canada. Over the period of
