Norway leads way – reopening of Svalbard for expedition cruises
Today, the Norwegian Government announced that expedition cruise operations will be allowed again in Svalbard with certain rigorous conditions. (more…)
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Poseidon Expeditions Thwarts Travel Bug Fever With Polar Ice – Via Video
Right now snuggling up in an armchair with travel videos is the best antidote to what the Germans call Fernweh or yearning for places far away. As the world is still in travel lock-down mode, most of us long for the day we can freely explore the world once again. (more…)
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Russian Research Pair Won’t Sail Again as Cruise Ships
Two Russian research vessels that offered expeditions in the Polar Regions won’t sail again as cruise ships. The Akademik Ioffe and Akademik Sergey Vavilov had previously been chartered to now-defunct One Ocean Expeditions, and will no longer be available to charter for cruise operations. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Russia to develop cruise tourism sector in far east, Arctic regions
Russia’s Ministry for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic (Minvostokrazvitiya) and the Federal Agency for Tourism (Rosturizm) have begun a study of potential cruise tourism opportunities in the country’s far east and Arctic regions. (bairdmaritime.com)
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Cruise and Maritime Voyages guests witness the Northern Lights
The Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern Lights, is nature’s natural light show – a dazzling display of vivid green and pink hues that swirl and dance across the winter skies of the Northern Hemisphere. (more…)
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Adventure Canada Announces New Arctic & Atlantic Canada 2021 Expeditions
“From Greenland to the High Arctic and east coast, our 2021 Arctic and Atlantic Canada season will be filled with excitement and adventure. We’re proud to feature these exceptional destinations that are the heart and soul of Adventure Canada”. (more…)
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AdventureSmith Explorations to Explore North America
The leader in small ship cruises and wilderness expeditions makes it easy to explore the northernmost reaches of North America by land and by sea. (more…)
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Swoop Arctic Backs International Polar Bear Day 2020
Swoop Arctic is supporting “International Polar Bear Day” on 27th February 2020 by helping to raise awareness of the challenges faced by these magnificent creatures from climate change. (more…)
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Voyaging into our polar waters – the past, present and probable future revealed
Polar tourism has risen dramatically since the 1990s, and demand continues to flourish today. New purpose-built modern ships, specifically designed for service in polar seas, offer enthusiastic passengers an unforgettable experience to witness nature ‘as God intended it.’ (more…)
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Scenic Eclipse To Explore Russian High Arctic – August 2022
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has today released an exceptional new itinerary venturing where only the most intrepid explorers have gone before on a thrilling voyage to the Russian High Arctic and Novaya Zemlya, isolated isles with ice-fringed water harbours, dazzling wildlife and intriguing histories. (more…)
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Discover the Arctic Through the Eyes of Abercrombie & Kent’s Explorers in Residence
At the heart of every Abercrombie & Kent Luxury Expedition Cruise is an emphasis on learning. Meet two extraordinary adventurers who will join A&K’s Arctic expedition cruises this summer as Explorers in Residence – each one a pioneer in their own fields, pushing boundaries and accomplishing remarkable feats. (more…)
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Quark Expeditions Announces a New Voyage to the remote Russian archipelago of Severnaya Zemlya
Making of an Expedition: Severnaya Zemlya
Quark Expeditions is completing preparations to take passengers to the remote Russian archipelago of Severnaya Zemlya —the last major territorial discovery on the planet. (more…)
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New report encourages research to support Arctic tourism management
Arctic tourism stakeholders have contributed to a report that outlines knowledge gaps and research needed to support responsible tourism management in the Arctic. The goal is to encourage researchers to undertake research that can inform decision-makers, local communities and operators in a time of increased interest in Arctic tourism. (more…)
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“Q the Adventure” with Quark Expeditions and Ultramarine’s inaugural Arctic season
Quark Expeditions today announced that their much-anticipated polar vessel, Ultramarine, is ready for booking for an inaugural Arctic season with voyages to Spitsbergen, Greenland, the Canadian Arctic. (more…)
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Oceanwide Expeditions announces 365 days all year round Arctic program
“We proudly present our 365 days all year round Arctic program. Dates & Rates for Arctic 2021 are now available for Hondius (170 passengers), Ortelius, Plancius (both with 108 passengers), Rembrandt van Rijn (33 passengers), and Noorderlicht (20 passengers).” (more…)
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Poseidon Expeditions Announces New 2021 Arctic and 2021-22 Antarctic Cruises With Early Booking Discounts
In keeping with the festivities that a new year brings, Poseidon Expeditions introduces its new 2021 Arctic and 2021-22 Antarctic seasonal adventure cruises aboard the 114-passenger Sea Spirit. (more…)
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AECO statement regarding potential Svalbard Tourism Regulations
On December 9, 2019, the Norwegian Government issued a press release stating that the Norwegian Government is considering a generalized ban on heavy fuel oil (HFO), size limitation on passengers ships in Svalbard and other measures to manage growing tourism. (more…)
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Swoop’s Small Ship Photographic Expeditions See Norwegian Arctic in The Best Light
Late season voyages to Svalbard in the Norwegian Arctic offer ideal light conditions in which novice and expert photographers alike may capture images of the unusual icy landscapes and captivating wildlife. (more…)
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‘Voyage to the top of the world’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Summer 2021
A 28-night Arctic exploration in August 2021, taking in the natural wonders of Greenland, Iceland and northern Norway, is the latest eagerly-awaited itinerary to be previewed from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 2021/22 ocean programme, ahead of its full unveiling in March next year. (more…)
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Expedition cruise sector continues to combat plastic waste in the Arctic
New survey results have been released of the Arctic expedition cruise industries efforts to combat marine plastic pollution, including the reduction of single-use plastic onboard and organizing beach cleanups. (more…)
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Regulating the booming Arctic cruise industry is proving frustratingly difficult
For wealthy boomers with cash to splash, luxury doesn’t necessarily look like poolside mojitos or glistening golden sands. Instead, it might involve a boat hardened against the ice, traversing the fragile wilds of the Arctic, with the chance to encounter the cliff-face of climate change from the comfort of a five-star suite. (qz.com)
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Poseidon Expeditions Offers Close Encounters with Reindeer and Polar Bear On High Arctic Expedition Cruises
In an ancient ice age the four-legged critter we associate with Santa’s sleigh lived as far south as Tennessee. Whether those reindeer picked up a southern drawl is still up for debate. (more…)
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Sermersooq welcomes visitors with four new community guidelines
This week, Sermersooq municipality launched guidelines for visitors to Nuuk, Paamiut, Tasiilaq and Ittoqqortoormiitt, using a template developed by the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). (more…)
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Lufttransport, AECO and the Governor of Svalbard launch heli-rescue training video
Helirescue training video by AECO, Lufttransport and Governor of Svalbard
The Arctic expedition cruise industry and search and rescue responders are collaborating to enhance preparedness and collaboration. The latest step in this effort is a new video that explains how crew and staff onboard vessels can assist in a helicopter rescue operation. (more…)
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Heritage Expeditions to Cross Russian Arctic’s Iconic Northeast Passage
Following the first-ever back-to-back transit of the Northern Sea Route in 2017 by small-group polar cruise operator, Heritage Expeditions, the conservation-focused company has announced that it will be returning to the Russian Arctic’s Northeast Passage in the summer of 2020. (more…)
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Explore Historic Whaling Destination With Early Bird Booking Discounts On Poseidon Expeditions’ Polar Ice Edge Cruises
Poseidon Expeditions, a specialist in active adventure cruises in the high latitudes, invites passengers on any of its 2020 Arctic cruises to linger in Longyearbyen, a coal-mining community on the only populated island in the high Arctic wilderness between Norway and the North Pole. (more…)
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Adventure Canada released latest expeditions brochure and offer 2020 Early Bird Promotion
“Our 2019 season is still wrapping up along the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador… but 2020 is already on the horizon at Adventure Canada. We released our latest EXPEDITIONS brochure, showcasing the splendid suite of voyages that await us in the coming year”. (more…)
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National Park Head Proposes Visa-Free Travel to Russian Arctic in Attempt to Boost Tourism
Today, tourists tend to choose to travel to Iceland or Norway to get a taste of the Arctic experience. The establishment of a new special customs zone in Russia has the possibility to change that, Alexander Kirilov, the director of the Russian Arctic National Park, said in a statement issued by the Natural Resources Ministry. (themoscowtimes.com)
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Silversea’s Guests Cross The Iconic Northeast Passage For The First Time In The Cruise Line’s History
Silversea Cruises: Charting the extraordinary Northeast Passage
For the first time in the cruise line’s history, Silversea’s guests recently crossed the iconic Northeast Passage. Between August 10 and September 5, 2019, travellers journeyed 5,019 NM between Nome and Tromsø, calling at 27 incredible destinations in three countries. (more…)
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Arctic cruise operators mark World Cleanup Day
Throughout the Arctic cruise season, expedition cruise passengers choose to put away their binoculars and roll up their sleeves to collect litter from Arctic beaches. These volunteer efforts are part of the industry’s efforts to combat marine plastic pollution. (more…)
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Polar Expedition Leaders Gather for Responsible Tourism Conference
They may be literally poles apart, but more than 80 Antarctic and Arctic expedition guides will gather together later this month for a joint conference on responsible polar tourism. (more…)
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Hurtigruten introduces battery powered snowmobiles
The deal, a partnership between Hurtigruten’s land-based adventure travel company Hurtigruten Svalbard and the Finnish startup company Aurora Powertrains, is one of a kind in the history of snowmobiles and starts new era of silent and emission free snowmobiling. (more…)
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Hurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen, the First hybrid powered ship completes Northwest Passage crossing
This week, Hurtigruten’s groundbreaking expedition cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen wrote a new chapter in exploration history – being the first battery-hybrid powered ship to ever traverse the legendary Northwest Passage. (more…)
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Arctic specialist tour operator Swoop offer Spring Discount on Expeditionary Whale-Watching Safari to West Greenland
Travellers who book a place on the West Greenland Safari expedition cruise in May 2020 with Arctic specialist tour operator, Swoop, will benefit from a special 20% Spring Discount. (more…)
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Passengers Airlifted in Svalbard as Ship is Stuck in Ice
Passengers from the expedition vessel Malmo were airlifted by helicopter today (Sept.3) in Northeastern Svalbard where the vessel is reportedly stuck in ice that is moving it towards shallow water that could lead to a grounding, according to Norwegian news source. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Silversea Enhances Its All-Inclusive Polar Package To Bring Unprecedented Simplicity To Arctic & Antarctic Exploration
Silversea is bringing distant horizons closer with its enhanced “All-Inclusive Polar Package”, now available on all luxury expedition voyages to the Arctic and Antarctica. (more…)
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Cate Blanchett goes to the Arctic with One Ocean Expeditions
Polar expedition cruise specialists One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) are proud to be featured on the big screen as the official location partner and polar experts for the feature film ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette?’. (expeditioncruising.com)
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Join Heritage Expeditions in 2020 for a Russian Arctic Wildlife Bonanza
If this summer’s season for viewing wildlife in the Russian Far East is anything to go by, 2020 is set to offer an even more impressive array of opportunities for travellers interested in joining an Arctic adventure expedition cruise. (more…)
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Hurtigruten to Offer Expedition Sailings from Dover for Winter 2021/2022 Season
Hurtigruten has revealed it will offer a series of expedition sailings from Dover for the first time as part of its Norway 2021/22 programme. The specialist expedition line will operate 14-day roundtrip voyages from October 2021 to March 2022 on MS Maud, which is currently sailing as Trollfjord, taking passengers deep into the Arctic Circle. (cruisecritic.co.uk)
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Russia Bans Norway’s Hurtigruten Cruise Ships From Entering Its Arctic Waters
A Norwegian cruise company has been refused entry to Russian waters above the Arctic circle just two weeks before sailing. The Hurtigruten expedition ship MS Spitsbergen had been due to sail from Tromsø in northern Norway to Murmansk via Franz Josef Land, a remote Russian archipelago inhabited only by Russian military. (forbes.com)
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