Swan Hellenic christens the SH Minerva
On November 23, 2021, Swan Hellenic christened its new ship, SH Minerva, at the Helsinki shipyard. The godmother was Johanna Mäkelä, Finland’s first professor of food culture.
“Le Commandant Charcot” reached the North Pole
On 06.09.2021 at 10:38 a.m. the “Le Commandant Charcot” was the first French ship to reach the geographic North Pole.
Confusion over helicopter use in the Arctic
PolarJournal checked with a leading provider after confusing information in a news article about helicopter use.
New plans for the “Grande Dame” of polar expeditions unveiled
New Zealand-based Heritage Expeditions will add new routes and new destinations to its portfolio with its new acquisition, the ex-“Hanseatic”.
More sustainable to the North Pole in the future with a new airship
Swedish company Oceansky Cruises plans to offer more sustainable trips to the North Pole from 2023 or 24 using a new type of airship.
Yuri Trutnev wants to promote tourism in Russia’s Far East
We want to start a cruise company in the Far East and would like to order several cruise ships from local shipyards. This is what Yuri Trutnev said in an interview.
Tragic helicopter crash in Kamchatka
On Thursday morning, in dense fog, a helicopter carrying tourists crashed into the Kurile Sea on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Canada opens borders, Arctic part still hesitates
The Canadian government plans to start welcoming international guests again on September 7, while the Arctic regions are still waiting.
Finally diving into Svalbard with small ships
Waiting for Norway and Svalbard to open up has paid off for some small expedition ships, as they can now sail after all.
Openings for Arctic tourism despite threat of delta variant
Although COVID case numbers are on the rise again in several European countries due to the delta variant, some Arctic regions are opening their borders to tourists.
SH “Minerva” released from dry dock
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.
No large cruise ships for the Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands will continue to not welcome vessels with more than 530 passengers in the upcoming 21/22 Antarctic season.
Russia’s Arctic is to become a tourist paradise
In five years the Russian Far East and the Arctic will become a tourist paradise, said the Minister Alexei Chekunkov at the Economic Forum in St. Petersburg.
A pioneer returns to the polar world
The “Polar Pioneer” once set its mark on polar cruises and is now returning to these regions to revive the pioneering spirit.
Russia to develop international standards for Arctic tourism
In the light of Russia’s ambitious tourism development until 2035, the country plans to establish standards for tourism and safety in the Arctic for the first time.
Further opening steps for travel to Arctic regions
The latest easing in Norway and Greenland radiate a glimmer of hope for the beleaguered polar tourism industry
Heritage Expeditions brings ex-Hanseatic back to polar stage
The icon of polar cruising, the former Hanseatic, is returning to the scene to become part of New Zealand’s Heritage Expeditions fleet.
With Poseidon to the North Pole still in 2021
Those who still want to go to the North Pole at short notice this year are in luck: Poseidon Expeditions is offering a trip for German-speaking guests with exclusive content.
No aid for some tourism companies in Svalbard
The distribution of aid funds planned by the Longyearbyen Local Council is considered unfair and discriminatory by some representatives of the tourism industry
Heritage brings tourists to Russian Arctic
Good news for travel enthusiasts: Heritage Expeditions has received the green light for its expeditions to the Russian Far East this year.
What’s going on now in the 2021 Arctic season?
Arctic season is just around the corner and it’s hardly clear what will actually happen and what won’t.
Our new website: Polar-Kreuzfahrten
We at PolarJournal are pleased to present special expedition cruises to the polar regions together with information about each region on our new website.
Flights to the North Pole also planned from Russia
The governor of Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region believes that flights from Khatanga to the North Pole is a great opportunity for the region to promote tourism.
Large government package for Svalbard’s tourism companies
The Norwegian government is supporting 13 tourism companies on Svalbard with a large aid package to cushion the COVID measures through realignments.
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