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Arctic and Antarctic Basecamp Cruises – Choose Your Own Adventure
Each voyage uses one of our main ships as a main hub and from there passengers are able to launch into any one of a variety of activities, a
Living the Antarctic Dream
From October to March, during the Austral summer, thousands of breeding Gentoo, Adèlie, and Chinstrap penguins travel to the Western Antarct
Gough Island: Seabird Capital of the South Atlantic
Gough Island is a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic, uninhabited except for a small party of meteorologists and (sometimes) biolo
The Eight Great Penguin Species of Antarctica
There are 17 penguin species on the planet, but the eight most iconic reside in Antarctica, its nearby islands, and the sub-Antarctic archip
Greenland's History: When Vikings Ruled the Ice Age
Greenland’s history is filled with many fascinating tidbits that polar expedition participants enjoy learning about, but perhaps the most po
Arctic Flowers, Trees, and Other Plant Life
When many people think of the Arctic, they probably imagine a stark white wasteland devoid of anything except snow, glaciers, and the occasi
The A to Z Guide to Cruising the Antarctic
Like many of life’s most rewarding experiences, an exploration of the South Pole takes some preparation and knowledge. You’ll be sailing int
How and When Did Greenland Become Covered in Ice?
Although it may be difficult to believe, there was a time when Greenland was primarily covered in the green within its name as opposed to ic
World Penguin Day
World Penguin Day! April 25th - a day in celebration of the world’s most formal of our feathered friends. They hop, they skip, they jump, th
All About Ice: Glaciers and Icebergs of the Arctic and Antarctica
Glaciers and icebergs represent two of the most important facets of Earth's ecosystem, accounting for 68.7% of the world's freshwater supply
Humpback whales at Wilhelmina Bay - Antarctic Peninsula
As we moved away from the ship, the Zodiacs scattered in several directions. I took my Zodiac into Brooklyn Channel, between the two islands
Humpback Whales Sing for Food, Not Entertainment
The normal call of a humpback whale can be heard from miles away, and they often make noises that sound similar to crying, howling and moani
No Patches, Pills, or Tablets: Seven Natural Seasickness Remedies
Just because you're embarking on polar sea travel doesn't mean you need to spend the whole voyage leaning over the rail. If you're anticipat
How Polar Bears and Musk Oxen Survive in the Arctic
There are numerous animals throughout the Arctic Ocean that survive in a climate that many people find almost unbearable. Interestingly, man
Under the Greenland Ice Sheet
Anyone who goes on an expedition to the right part of the globe can encounter huge amounts of ice, but Greenland has something very unique:
Jupiter and Venus visible during the Solar Eclipse in Spitsbergen
We’re nicely on time, we’ve got time to set our camera’s, fix our filters and make sure all batteries work and the memory cards are empty. T
A Day of Whale Watching in Antarctica
This morning we awoke early to enjoy the first light in Wilhelmina Bay, with the snow and cloud blanketing the surrounding mountains. As da
A Day of Basecamp in Antarctica – Paradise Harbour
After another early morning picking up our camping group we arrived at the entrance to Lemaire Channel. Snow and some mist around the top of
Life in the Polar Regions
Polar bears in the Arctic, penguins in Antarctica. That's all there is to it, right? Well, actually, no. There's a lot more to it. Though th
Camping in Antarctica: a True Expedition Experience
We tend to associate camping with warm summer nights, dinners cooked over an open fire, and quiet mountain lakes. But that’s not the only ki
5 Must Read Books on Antarctic History
Antarctica is a long way from anywhere, and thank goodness, as you’ll need all the reading time you can get. Considering that this continen