Antarctica. It’s perhaps the new ultimate cruise destination. The final frontier. The edge of the Earth. Endless, unexplored terrain. Incomparable natural landscapes that stretch out onto the horizon. Enough wildlife to satisfy even the most seasoned enthusiast, and its proximity…Read more ›
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Feb 13
Green Seas: An Epic Feat of Endurance
In 1914, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton attempted to make the first land crossing of the Antarctic continent on his vessel, the aptly named, Endurance. The journey was recognized as the last epic feat in the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. More than 100 years later, Lindblad Expeditions–National Geographics unveils the namesake and a new age of …
Jan 29
Quark’s New Ship Will Have 2 Helidecks
If spending a week in a deck chair doesn’t sound like a fun vacation, Quark Expeditions may have something for you! Steel-cutting began on their newest adventure vessel, a ship set to launch the cruise line into the next era of adventure cruising to exotic polar locales. The ceremony took place at the shipyard and …