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Hurtigruten Offers Returning Travelers Discounts on Select 2018/2019 Cruises

August 1, 2018August 3, 2018 Editor

Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, invites adventurers to come closer to nature through active and unforgettable experiences in New England and Atlantic Canada while saving 25 percent per person on upcoming expeditions booked now through September 30. Adventure travelers can discover New England’s coastal gems, explore charming coastal villages along the rugged coast of Eastern Canada, and experience…

Save up to $9,000 on an Abercrombie & Kent Photo Safari to Antarctica

March 8, 2018 Editor

As vast as the Antarctic continent is, the ideal time for exploring it each year is short. With the current season coming to a close, Abercrombie & Kent has announced a limited-time offer on the next departure of its Classic Antarctica cruise (December 12-24, 2018). Book by March 31 and save $6,000 per stateroom (categories 1-3) and receive a $1,500 per person credit…

Silversea Offers New Photo Academy in Antarctica

January 29, 2018 Editor

Luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea has introduced its new My Photo Academy on sailings to Antarctica aboard Silver Cloud, utilizing the ship’s new Photo Studio as a hub for the multifaceted enrichment program. With a mesmerizing landscape and amazing wildlife as the backdrop, guests will have the chance to elevate their photographic prowess by learning how to take and edit…

Explore the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula

January 11, 2018 Editor

Poseidon Expeditions just improved upon the already exceptional. Aboard its all-suite, 114-passenger M/v Sea Spirit, guests on the 20-day voyage Oct. 20-Nov. 8, 2018, will now visit three destinations heralding the Southern Ocean spring. The enhanced cruise itinerary which now includes the South Shetland Islands and an early season exploration of the waters of Antarctic Peninsula (Antarctic Awakening – Falklands,…

Silversea Silver Cloud Makes Inaugural Expedition to Antarctica

December 7, 2017December 10, 2017 Editor

Silversea Cruises reimagined Silver Cloud arrives in Antarctica on her first luxury expedition voyage to the White Continent. Silversea’s first crossover luxury expedition ship arrived successfully in Antarctica this week, marking her maiden visit to the remote continent following a $40 million refurbishment and conversion into an ice-class polar expedition ship. Currently sailing a 10-night Antarctic Peninsula expedition roundtrip from…

Antarctic Cruise Season to be an Exceptional One for Poseidon Expeditions

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017 Editor

Poseidon Expeditions’ 2017-18 Antarctic season is off to a successful start with the completion of its first voyage of the austral summer, which explored the Falkland Islands and remote South Georgia. For the first time, the company has also added packages that allow guests to spend several days in Buenos Aires and the spectacular and world-renowned wine region of Mendoza…

Scenic Reveals NEW Christmas Ice and Polar Bear Adventures

November 2, 2017June 27, 2018 Editor

Escape the hustle of next year’s Christmas, with a once-in-a-lifetime discovery expedition and spend Christmas Day 2018 exploring breathtaking South Georgia Island, part of Scenic Eclipse’s 21 Day Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise, departing Buenos Aires on 17 December 2018. As the ultimate gift for the person who has everything, guests will venture close to the island’s most…

Hurtigruten Invites Travelers to Explore Antarctica

October 26, 2017October 26, 2017 Editor

Hurtigruten invites travelers to unlock their inner explorer and discover the rich culture and history of Antarctica, enjoy a host of excursions, and embark on exploratory adventures as the leader in exploration travel launches its 2017-2018 itineraries for the destination. A few perks include free airfare, 50 percent off the second guest, and voyages aboard the MS-Roald Amundsen, the world’s…

Hurtigruten Offers Out of This World Cruises

October 2, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

For the traveler with a hunger for discovery and a yearning to explore the sea and space, Hurtigruten is introducing Out of This World Cruises, which features three explorer cruises accompanied by Dr. Kathy Sullivan and Dr. Norm Thagard—both former NASA astronauts. The cruises will take place on the MS Midnatsol and the new and luxurious hybrid MS Roald Amundsen,…

Hurtigruten Expedition Ships Introduce Underwater Explorer Drones

August 31, 2017October 15, 2017 Editor

Ninety percent of the world’s oceans remain unexplored. That’s about to change as underwater drone creators, Blueye Robotics, and Hurtigruten, the Norwegian expedition cruise line, plan to introduce underwater drones as part of the guest experience on its worldwide expedition cruises. Recently launched, Blueye Pioneer is an underwater drone that can dive eight times deeper than the average scuba enthusiast…