New entry regulations for Franz Josef Land?
At the conference of the Ministry of Far East and Arctic, tourism and an easier entry to Franz Josef Land were discussed.
Small ships = big ships in the Arctic
Small expedition ships in the Arctic will not disappear, because they were able to successfully carry out voyages despite COVID pandemic.
Upcoming flights between Canada and Greenland?
Canadian North and Air Greenland have signed a letter of intent. The possibility of air connections between Greenland and Canada will be examined.
“La Datcha” – icebreaker of superlatives
Oleg Tinkov has his own fancy hobby. He had his own icebreaker built in the Dutch Damen shipyard in Vlissingen.
Swan Hellenic clarifies
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.
Arctic tourism in Russia to be promoted
The Ministry of Development of the Russian Far East proposed to introduce a service for promotion of Arctic tourism into the national project.
Confusion over two new expedition ships
Russian Vodohod and British Swan Hellenic announce that they have commissioned two expedition ships. Looking at those, the ships are clearly the same ships.
“Swiss” expedition ship on route from 2021
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.
Hurtigruten creates expedition organization
Hurtigruten reports strong demand for cruises for the coming years
and the establishment of a separate unit for expedition cruises
E-visa simplifies entry to Russia
Entry to Russia will be easier, as from 1.1.2021 e-visas will be possible for stays up to 16 days.
Submarine to the depths of the Arctic
With the “Seabourn Venture”, the cruise company Seabourn is taking a new, spectacular path.
The polar bear case on Phippsøya has been stayed
The prosecutor has closed the criminal proceedings against the polar bear guards who shot a polar bear on Phippsøya in July 2018.
Norway tightens cruise ban on Svalbard
The Norwegian government bans cruise ships of 30 people or more from Svalbard due to COVID threat.
News from Murmansk
Military land on the coast of the Kola Peninsula could become the site for a new Arctic container port and housing construction.
Northwest Territories – Help for tourism
In the Canadian Northwest Territories, tourism is to be supported by state assistance.
Stormy week for polar travel industry
The polar travel industry has suffered several heavy blows this week, further weighing on the already struggling tourism sector.
COVID-19 cases on expedition ship
On board the expedition ship “Roald Amundsen” several crew members fell ill with COVID-19 during a voyage.
Heat record on Svalbard
Temperatures on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard reached a record high of 21.7 degrees Celsius on Saturday.
Death blow to cruises to Greenland
New rules for entry into Greenland will deal a death blow to the last cruises to Greenland
COVID-19 – Greenland extends entry regulations
No COVID-19 cases have occurred since the resumption of passenger flights, but Greenland is extending its entry requirements.
Aid package for Greenland tourism
As the booking figures are not exactly intoxicating, the Greenland government has announced further support.
Svalbard’s opening goes ahead, but…
The Norwegian government has announced the opening of Svalbard to people from EU and Schengen countries from July 15, but question marks remain.
Government wants to promote Russian Arctic
The ministry is developing new measures to encourage people to live and work in the Arctic.
Silence at the North Pole
All three tourist trips to the North Pole in July and August 2020 by organizer Poseidon Expeditions will not take place.
