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Greenland: East vs. West
East and West Greenland are very different in terms of climate, wildlife, habitation, and geology. This means visiting them yields different
Contribute to science with your leopard seal pictures
Leopard seals are often described as looking reptilian, since their eyes are on either side of their large heads.
Tristan da Cunha’s New No-Take Marine Protection Zone
The islands of Tristan da Cunha are located over 2,700 km (1,600 miles) from South Africa and 3,700 km (2,300 miles) from South America. The
The Arctic Theater: Interview with Hans Beelen
When it comes to Arctic marine history, Hans Beelen has done his research. He has published books on the East India Company of the Netherlan
Matthew Henson: First to the Top of the World?
Though for years American Navy engineer Robert Peary claimed the credit for being first to the North Pole, studies assert that it was actual
Travel Ban Tales: How Polar Addicts Stay Busy During a Pandemic
Our guides, crews, and captains are patient people. They’re used to rolling with the punches, adapting to extraordinary conditions, and shif
The Mesdag Phenomenon: Interview with a Polar Camp Guide
Polar expedition guides come in many form. Some are temporary seasonal workers who enjoy the freedom of the job in their youth but eventuall
A Plancius Family Visit
It was with great pride, then, that we recently welcomed descendants of Petrus Plancius to visit our headquarters in Vlissingen, Netherlands
Third Time’s a Charm: The Last Voyage of Willem Barentsz
A Dutch cartographer and navigator, Barentsz lived from about 1550 to 1597 in the region that eventually became the Netherlands.
What to Pack for Your Expedition Cruise to the Arctic or Antarctica
It’s easy to get confused about what to pack for a polar cruise. Some gear is provided by the expedition company and some is not, and it’s n
Rebuilding the Historic Vessel of Willem Barentsz
During lockdown, many of our expedition guides are making use of the extra time by preparing new lectures for the Arctic and Antarctic trave
Polar Travel Tips from Field Operations Manager Adam Turner
Adam Turner has many years of experience as an expedition leader. Here are his words of wisdom on what to do and not do during your Arctic o
Polar Travel Tips from Expedition Leader Ali Liddle
Ali Liddle - one of our expedition leaders - adds her own pearls of polar wisdom to our growing blogs of expedition travel tips.
Polar Travel Tips from Our Office Staff
While our guides and expedition leaders certainly have the most in-field experience when it comes to polar travel, many of our office staff
Eight Antarctic Misconceptions
Some are funny, some unfortunate, some are so far from the truth it’s hard to see how anyone believed them.
Svalbard or Spitsbergen: What’s the Difference?
Outside the world of geopolitics or even polar travel, it’s probably not common knowledge that Svalbard and Spitsbergen are one in the same.
Six Arctic Seals
Owing to the large landmasses that populate the Northern Hemisphere, the Arctic has the most diverse wildlife of the planet’s polar regions.
Hondius Photography and Video Workshops
There’s no shortage of great things to say about a Hondius expedition cruise, but among the best are the free video and photography workshop
Arctic on Foot: Hiking and Snowshoeing the Far North
The emphasis of our voyages is always getting you off the ship and into the action as often as possible. Although we travel from site to sit
International Polar Bear Day
It should come as no surprise that we're crazy about polar bears, but even our enthusiasm pales in comparison to that of Polar Bears Interna
Polar Bears and Pack Ice: 22 Pics from North Spitsbergen
Polar Bears and Pack Ice, Pronto: Pictures from North Spitsbergen
Seven Sublime Antarctic Bays
It’s pretty well known that Antarctica is very well known for its glaciers, icebergs, and panoramic colonies of penguins.
