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How Arctic Wildlife Differs from Antarctic
While there are definite similarities between the north and south poles, at the same time, the two regions are vastly different. Though both
PLA35-18, trip log, Atlantic Odyssey 2018
As the day wore on, weather conditions deteriorated. The wind piped up to about 35-40 knots, still from the north, and the sea assumed a mor
PLA31-18, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula - Whale Watching Voyage
This morning we woke to our first sunrise over Antarctic waters as we continued our journey across the Drake Passage. Having crossed the Ant
OTL32-18, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula: Polar Circle, Deep South Discovery & Whale
For those of us who made our way outside in the course of the morning, there were Wandering Albatrosses to be spotted soaring around the shi
Antarctica: the Trip of a Lifetime
Antarctica - The Trip of a Lifetime
PLA30-18, trip log, Polar Circle, Antarctic Peninsula
Today we felt the exquisite new feeling of accomplishment, achievement, and long harboured dream for many of us as we stood upon the Antarct
OTL31-18, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula - Basecamp
As we had crossed the Antarctic Convergence, it was no wonder that the first big birds were spotted sailing around the ship. Is it an Albatr
Steel, Sweat, and Fire: the Forging of Hondius at Brodosplit Shipyard
In a mid-sized city on the rocky Croatian coast, not quite midway between the northern border of Montenegro and the southern shoreline of Sl
Amazing Greenland
If you ever get the chance to take a trip to Greenland, you will be amazed by its coastlines, fjords, ice-covered peaks, and great expanse o
PLA29-18, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula
We returned to the ship for a quick lunch while Plancius sailed to our next landing site at Grave Cove. Commersons dolphins came alongside
The Oceanwide Edge: Hondius at ITB Berlin
Every industry has its iconic, center-of-the-universe events. Film has its Sundance and Cannes, music its Summerfest, Glastonbury, and Austi
OTL30-18, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula
We awoke to calm seas under an overcast sky. The Drake and it’s swell borne maladies are a thing of memory as the voyage to Antarctica ends
Polar Marine Visitors: the Whales of Antarctica and the Arctic
Whales are the world’s largest mammals, found in the Arctic and Antarctica. This article covers some of the major species you may see on voy
PLA28-18, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula
A day of true expedition cruising, where Plan A becomes Plan B becomes Plan C. And on Plancius, it turns out Plan C is A-OK. We woke up to
Arctic Foxes: Constant Gardeners of the Arctic
The Arctic fox is a circumpolar species found across the Arctic, extending from Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard across Eurasia to North Ame
OTL29-18, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia & Antarctica
Almost immediately, we encountered a few curious Cobb´s Wren along with Striated Caracaras, two bird species only found on a handful of isla
PLA27-18, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula
Plancius anchored off the western end of the bay and almost immediately an expeditionary zodiac went ashore to assess the situation; however
The Ancient Fossil Forests of Antarctica
Over a hundred years ago, Robert Falcon Scott’s expedition to Antarctica discovered fossils of plants on the Beardmore Glacier, less than 50
Polar Pour Master: Interview with Rolando Garcia
Nobody goes to the polar regions just for the drinks, but it’s tempting when your expedition cruise ship has a bartender like Rolando Garcia
Retracing the Steps of Antarctica’s Early Explorers
For a long time in human history, there was a belief that a large continent must lie at the southern end of the Earth to provide balance to
OTL28-18, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula
A few hours on, after crossing the Gerlache Strait we approached Cuverville Island. Conditions were good and everybody had a first close-up
