Quark offers fly cruises to Antarctica

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Quark Expeditions are attempting to encourage more tourists to Antarctica by removing the most tedious part of the cruise…that being the long and rough crossing of Drake Passage…

Half Moon Island, Antarctica

Half Moon Island, Antarctica

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Le Boreal sets sail in 2010

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Abercrombie & Kent are introducing a new ship for 2010 ,  Le Boreal which they state meets all the environmental regulations of to Antarctic travel.

Le Boreal

Le Boreal

The ship offers private balconies that offer intimate views of some of the world’s remaining glaciers.

See more ship details here

Antarctic nations consider new controls on ships

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Countries that manage Antarctica are considering new controls on ships visiting the frozen continent to reduce the growing threat of human and environmental disasters posed by exploding numbers of tourists, an official said Wednesday.

Antarctica

Antarctica

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