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What’s the difference between a traditional cruise and a Polar expedition cruise?

Over the last several decades the cruise industry has become ever more popular, with companies expanding their fleets and creating mega-ships able to carry over 6,000 passengers. These vast liners act as floating hotels offering a luxury experience at sea. Running parallel to this, under a different guise, is another cruise industry that is lesser-known […]

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A photographer’s guide to Antarctica

As a travel photographer, I’ve been lucky enough to photograph some of the most beautiful places on Earth. I’ve journeyed to the deserts of Tunisia and Morocco, crawled through thick rainforests in Australia, and explored hidden temples in Cambodia and Laos. My camera has been my constant companion throughout these adventures, documenting my experiences like […]

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Crossing the polar circle to experience the true south

In our busy and fast-paced world, it often feels as though there are no parts of our planet that remain truly wild and untouched. Antarctica is one of the few havens on Earth that has escaped the modern touch of humans. The wildlife, instead of fleeing for cover, are actually curious and will often approach […]

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Expedition teams: the rockstars of Antarctica

Every voyage to Antarctica has one thing in common; an exceptional expedition team. These are the people who go above and beyond to make your experience special and unforgettable. Having worked in the industry for over a decade now, I’ve experienced first hand just how hard good expedition teams work to make each moment unforgettable. […]

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Antarctica: Will I definitely step foot on the 7th continent?

Even since I can remember I wanted to step foot on Antarctica. My grandfather had worked on the White Continent for some years during the 50s for the Australian Antarctic Division as a marine biologist and his stories always left me in awe. To a child, these tales always sounded like incredible adventures and I […]

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What happens on sailing days during an Antarctic cruise?

The thought of journeying to the bottom of the world to explore the last true wilderness on Earth is enough to get anyone’s pulse racing. Stepping into a landscape brimming with incredible wildlife that has a noticeable absence of fear towards visiting adventurers is an experience like no other, so you’ll have no doubt given […]

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Does age matter on an Antarctic cruise?

Topping many a bucket list of retired travellers, the White Continent is a truly unforgettable place to experience. Both Antarctica’s landscape and wildlife are completely breathtaking and unique, which makes this region of the planet so utterly mesmerizing. As a Polar specialist, I’m often asked how old is too old to visit Antarctica? There are […]

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What’s it like to travel on the World Explorer ship?

Built specifically for expedition-stye cruising, the World Explorer is a 5-star vessel featuring the latest in quality cabins and facilities. At 126 meters in length, the World Explorer is by no means a small Polar vessel and can take up to 176 passengers and 125 staff and crew.  Having previously travelled on smaller vessels, I was a […]

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