Record numbers expected for upcoming Antarctic season
The gateways to Antarctica, Punta Arenas, Ushuaia, and Port Stanley are expecting record numbers of visitors for the upcoming season…. if all goes well.
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For the first time, a shipping company has used helicopters to transport its guests from the ship to the Greenland Ice Sheet.
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South Greenland is not only a place of spectacular scenery, but also a place of activities beyond the ordinary.
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A very personal visit to Aappilattoq shows how people live in the south of Greenland, amidst high mountain flanks, deep fjords and icebergs.
Ponant reaches the North Pole
The “Le Commandant Charcot” of the French shipping company Ponant reached 90° North for the first time with passengers on July 13, 2022.
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The helicopters aboard the Ultramarine feature prominently on the fourth day of the voyage, offering unique glimpses of southwest Greenland.
Illegal weapons seized on cruise ships off Svalbard
During the search of two ships, the governor of Svalbard seized several weapons and ammunition.
On the road with PolarJournal – Adventure South Greenland Blog 3
Being on the road in Greenland is an adventure in itself. There are hardly any roads, and if you want to get from A to B, you have to use ships, boats, planes or helicopters. We have all three transportation options and therefore have three adventure options. For our captain, this trip is also an […]
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On the third day in South Greenland, the advantage of having different transportation options on board becomes apparent as we explore the unknown.
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On day 2 of our blog series “Traveling with PolarJournal” comes the question of how an adventure actually starts.
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In the series ” Traveling with PolarJournal” author Michael Wenger undertakes an expedition trip to South Greenland, which wants to do things differently than everyone else.
Bird lovers boost Alaska’s economy
Alaska’s more than 500 species of birds attract so many birders that they generate enormous revenues for the local economy.
In the Eye of the Emperor – Quark’s Return to Snow Hill
With their new voyage to the emperor penguins of Snow Hill Island, Quark Expeditions looks to the past and the future at the same time.
Quark Expeditions back in Snow Hill
After being absent for several years, Quark Expeditions has announced its return to the rarely visited emperor penguin colony on Snow Hill Island.
Sustainability in the Polar Regions: How much tourism is acceptable?
At the Dutch Polar Symposium in The Hague, one of the issues discussed was how many visitors and what activities are compatible with nature conservation in the Arctic and Antarctic.
Base Y from the 1950s turns into museum
On remote Horseshoe Island near the Antarctic Peninsula stands the former British research station Base Y. It will now be opened as a museum for tourists.
IAATO Appoints New Chair to Executive Committee
Hurtigruten’s Tudor Morgan has been on the Executive Committee for three years and will now become the new chair.
Greenland is prepared to limit cruise activity to prevent narwhal loss
Hunters are convinced they can eat their narwhals and have them too
Post office in Antarctica seeks staff
Is there a shortage of personnel in Antarctica? This question comes up after several facilities had various positions up for grabs. A new addition is now Port Lockroy.
Svalbard’s population favours tourism, but not cruises
“Tourism, yes. Cruise tourism, no” is the result of a survey conducted by Visit Svalbard among the local population.
Hurtigruten plans first emission-free ship by 2030
The cruise industry has been working toward more climate-friendly ships for a while now. Hurtigruten wants to play a pioneering role.
Svalbard’s tourism industry is caught up in the war against Ukraine
Russia’s settlements in Svalbard are popular with tourists. The firm that runs them is not
Greenland Adventure — On a new path into an (un)known polar region
Quark Expeditions not only offers an unprecedented product with “Greenland Adventure” but also a new way for operators and local communities to work together.
Hardly a tourist season in the Russian Arctic
Due to the Russian invasion and sanctions, operators have canceled their trips to the western part of the Russian Arctic and the North Pole and have had to reschedule.
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