Emperor Cinzia
Visiting the Emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island is a magical, unique and very special occasion. On-board the Ultramarine...
16 April, 2024
Champagne on Ice – Le Commandant Charcot
Freeland Journalist Barry Stone travelled to Antarctica on-board Ponant's Icebreaker - Le Commandant Charcot...
12 September, 2023
Spirit of Antarctica on board the purpose built expedition ship Greg Mortimer
Alex Burridge, MD Antarctica Travel Centre shares his experience of the Spirit of Antarctica voyage onboard the purpose expedition ship Greg Mortimer....
12 December, 2022
New Antarctic & Arctic Ships
With the growth in tourism to Antarctica and the Arctic, there are more and more purpose built ships for polar exploration. These new...
12 September, 2022
Many Highlights of the Antarctica Peninsula
A visit to the Antarctica Peninsula is full of Highlights. Setting foot on Antarctica continent proper is an obvious highlight for most visitors...
10 September, 2022
Wildlife Watching in Antarctica
Antarctica is not only a place of pristine beauty but also filled with wildlife. Jim Darby, journalist for Traveller tells us about his...
06 September, 2022
Whales ahoy
On previous voyages early and late in the season I’d seen a few whales but nothing prepared me for the evening of our...
27 February, 2022
The best time to go on an Antarctic cruise
The weather and the seasons in Antarctica vary significantly. Here's a simple guide to perhaps help you chose when to go...
17 May, 2021
Book Review – My Penguin Year
This fantastic book by Lindsay McRae offers a first-hand account of 11 months spent in Antarctica filming the life cycle of the incredible...
17 March, 2020
Australia & New Zealand Sub Antarctic Islands – A Wildlife Paradise
Explore Australia and New Zealand's incredible Sub-Antarctic Islands on a variety of ships with unforgettable itineraries. ...
03 March, 2020