Blogs
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 workshops...
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 site...
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 International.
Polar Bears and Pack Ice: 22 Pics from North Spitsbergen
Polar Bears, Pack Ice, and : 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.
Can’t Get Enough: Interview with Laurence Dyke
While we regularly interview our veteran expedition guides, we all too often overlook the youngbloods in our ranks. This does not accurately...
Hot Ice: Breeding Practices of Five Polar Animals
Last Valentine's Day we gave you 14 wildlife pictures highlighting the ins, outs, ups, and downs of polar romance. This year we're moving on...
Ancient Arctic Exploration
In terms of polar exploration, the Arctic has a far more extensive history of exploration than Antarctica.
Rembrandt van Rijn: 20 Facts about Our First Vessel
There’s a special place in the heart of most parents for their first child, and you could say we feel something similar for s/v Rembrandt van...
Penguin Wisdom: Life Lessons from Our Favorite Flightless Bird
As members of a polar travel company that focuses on wildlife, we believe every species has something important to teach us - from the largest...
PLA32-20, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula, Basecamp
Our first day in Antarctica starts early. We get a morning call by Iain already at 6:30 a.m. We get dressed and head out to see our first destination...
OTL28-20, trip log, Ross Sea Odyssey
Highlights for two or three lucky zodiacs were a fluffy Light-mantled sooty albatross chick on a nest right at the edge of the island; and a...
HDS31-20, trip log, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Elephant Island, Antarctica
The weather was blustery and bright. Rays of warm sun broke through the clouds but were punctuated by frequent squalls, rushing down from the...
PLA31-20, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula, Basecamp
The duty-free port flourishes with tourism but also thrives on a sizeable crab fishery and a burgeoning electronics industry. Ushuaia (literally...
PLA30-20, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula, Polar Circle
After 2 days in the Drake Passage, we got a lovely morning call early by Ali: "Good morning, the ship is surrounded by humpback whales!" Slowly...
HDS30-20, trip log, Antarctica - Learning and Discovery
The afternoon provided us all with the opportunity to finally stretch our legs at Port Charcot, the sight of the 1903-1905 overwintering French...
HDS29-20, trip log, Antarctica - Learning and Discovery Trip
Our first morning in the famous Drake Passage. For some it felt like the swell had woken them up like a baby in a cradle. However, there were...
PLA29-20, trip log, Antarctic Peninsula Explorer’s Voyage
Before dinner everyone got together in the lounge for our daily recap, the moment to explain more in depth about relevant topics, as well as...
OTL27-20, trip log, Ross Sea Odyssey
The expedition to the Ross Sea had begun in earnest and at 6pm Captain Ernesto, came to the bar for a welcoming toast to the passengers and to...
PLA28-20, trip log, Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica
The hike continued along a small path around the bay where we discovered even more species of birds. And when we finally arrived at the settlement,...
HDS27a-20, trip log, Antarctica - Discovery and Learning Voyage
After a delicious breakfast from our galley team, we gathered in the lounge to hear Mieke tell us about the different species of Penguin that...
