Weapons must always be carried on excursions in Svalbard in case of an unwanted encounter with a polar bear despite all precautions taken (symbol image). Photo: Michael Wenger After numerous weapons and ammunition were seized by the governor of Svalbard on two cruise...
The “Ocean Atlantic”, operated by the Danish provider Albatros Expeditions, was involved in an accident in the Hinlopen Strait in mid-July, causing damage that had to be assessed in Longyearbyen. Numerous safety deficiencies were discovered. Image:...
The port of Ushuaia is unlikely to be as peaceful as it is in the picture in the coming season. Up to 18 ships per day are expected. Image: Michael Wenger The appeal of Antarctica was demonstrated last season when expedition tour operators were able to put their ships...
Polar expedition voyages aim to give guests the feeling of being able to follow in the footsteps of polar explorers and discoverers. Feeling like Amundsen, Shackleton or Nansen when you enter a place for the first time is certainly one of the elations you feel. On the...
High mountain flanks with snow flanks ending in craggy peaks, clear lakes and streams tumbling down the same mountain slopes as thundering waterfalls, deep fjords with numerous icebergs floating in them and lots of green and lush tundra, this is the landscape of South...