Chile allows entry for Antarctic cruise tourists
Two days ago, the Chilean Tourist Board announced that for the upcoming Antarctic season, foreign tourists will be allowed to enter the country.
Two days ago, the Chilean Tourist Board announced that for the upcoming Antarctic season, foreign tourists will be allowed to enter the country.
New Zealand-based Heritage Expeditions will add new routes and new destinations to its portfolio with its new acquisition, the ex-“Hanseatic”.
Argentina plans to allow Antarctic travel from October 20, but many questions remain as to whether this opening will become a reality.
IAATO is proclaiming Antarctic Ambassadors Day as part of its 30th anniversary and will officially celebrate it from next year.
The SH “Minerva” has left the dry dock of Helsinki Shipyard and has been launched. Her sister ship, the SH “Vega”, was moved into dry dock on the same day.
From May to July, Qantas flies to Antarctica to present passengers with the Aurora Australis light show in the southern night sky.
The icon of polar cruising, the former Hanseatic, is returning to the scene to become part of New Zealand’s Heritage Expeditions fleet.
On its 30th anniversary and despite the crisis caused by the pandemic, the IAATO reaffirms its commitment to sustainable and safe Antarctic tourism.
In the Falkland Islands, preparations for the upcoming tourist season are being discussed and a relaxation of the quarantine requirement is being considered.
Starting in November 2021, shipping company and operator Silversea will launch three expedition cruise ships to Antarctica from Puerto Williams, Chile.
We at PolarJournal are pleased to present special expedition cruises to the polar regions together with information about each region on our new website.
Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter planned to host the 2026 World Cup in Antarctica. This was reported by PADDYPOWER NEWS.
The shell of the SH “Minerva” is completed in the workshops of Helsinki Shipyard Inc. There are still a few detail works to be done in the exterior area
It’s not every day that one has a reason to celebrate, but the March 11, 2021 launch of Oceanwide Expeditions’ new ship certainly is.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus could be introduced into Antarctic wildlife, but the risk is low and can be greatly reduced by taking measures.
Oleg Tinkov has his own fancy hobby. He had his own icebreaker built in the Dutch Damen shipyard in Vlissingen.
The story of the construction two ships has caused quite some confusion. We were then contacted by Swan Hellenic and we were promised an clarification of the situation.
Russian Vodohod and British Swan Hellenic announce that they have commissioned two expedition ships. Looking at those, the ships are clearly the same ships.
Heritage Expeditions’ ship has reached New Zealand from Russia and is getting ready for the Antarctic season
VIVA Cruises will take over the expedition ship “SEAVENTURE” on November 1, 2020 and will be on route in the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
Due to the COVID pandemic, many operators have cancelled their Antarctic season, while others are waiting. We offer an overview.
Almost all major expedition tour operators and shipping companies have now finally cancelled their Antarctic season due to the COVID pandemic.
Hurtigruten reports strong demand for cruises for the coming years
and the establishment of a separate unit for expedition cruises
The New Zealand company Heritage Expeditions has been given green light for its expedition voyages and will start in local waters from November.