Planning to Visit Antarctica? These Are The Top 5 Things to Ask When Booking a Trip – AdventureSmith Explorations
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering global stewardship for Antarctica through a key update to its bylaws, further solidifying Antarctic ambassadorship as a central pillar of its mission.
Five new associates and four provisional operators have been welcomed into the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) at the responsible tourism organisation’s annual meeting. 
Silversea has unveiled the first spaces and name of The Cormorant at 55 South, its new 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, scheduled to open during the 2025/2026 Antarctica season. 



Quark Expeditions is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated Antarctic 2026-2027 season: New Adventures: Whales, Camping, and Science. 

In partnership with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT), Oceanwide Expeditions has successfully restored a historic aircraft hangar at Whalers Bay on Deception Island – just one month after an incident of graffiti.
Filled with exciting destinations and iconic sites, Holland America Line’s 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica season is officially open for booking. 

Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions and its Subantarctic Islands voyages have made influential travel bible Condé Nast Traveler’s ‘The 25 Best Places to Go in 2025’ list. 

Antarctica21, a leading tourism operator of air-cruise expeditions to Antarctica, is excited to announce a new collaboration with HIF Global, a world leader in e-Fuel production.
The expedition ship discovered the Titania, a German World War I-era vessel, during a submarine dive—marking the first sighting of the ship in 110 years.
Silversea announced it is developing a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile – the southernmost city on Earth – to create an unrivaled experience for guests to explore the rugged landscape of Antarctica.
Poseidon Expeditions, which specializes in small-ship expedition cruises in remote polar regions, has officially launched the second phase of anniversary specials with savings of up to 15% off selected cruises to the Arctic and Antarctic for the 2024-25 season. 

