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SHIPS & DECK PLAN SHIP FACTS Lato LeLyrical -Antarctica - 199 passengers POLAR CRUISING ANTARCTICA | ARCTIC 2023-2024
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From icy blue glaciers and soaring mountain peaks, to mesmerising icebergs and sparkling, clear fjords, the incredible natural wonders of Antarctica have enchanted explorers for over 200 years. The world’s seventh continent is still as wild and inhospitable as it was hundreds of years ago, but the world-class technology of our new boutique ice-class ships mean this rarely visited corner of the world is now more accessible than ever. Join us for an epic expedition cruise like no other – it’s sure to be an adventure you’ll never forget. The last untouched frontier Antarctica Expedition Cruises
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Wildlife Maps Abercrombie & Kent Antarctica 21
What You Can Do For Polar Bears Poseidon Expeditions Princess Cruises Meet The Masters, Jason Flesher of Scenic Luxury Cruises Scenic
Atlas Ocean Voyages. Aurora Expeditions Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Silver Endeavour Becomes More Luxurious Submarines and Helicopters Hapag-Lloyd Hurtigruten Expeditions
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Swan Hellenic Viking Cruises 10 Inspiring Destinations in Greenland Amenities & Inclusion Charts What To Pack Helicopters & Submarines
Lindblad Expeditions Oceanwide Expeditions Ponant Changing Face of Antarctic Travel
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EXPLORING THE FAR REACHES OF THE EARTH
The Arctic is one of the world’s most extraordinary regions famous for its dramatic landscapes, uninhabited valleys and fascinating wildlife. The rugged, remote Arctic remains one of the most unexplored parts of our planet. This ice-laden region encompasses the Canadian High Arctic, Greenland, the Norwegian island of Spitsbergen, Russia and, at the very top of the planet, the North Pole. Arctic inhabitants include polar bears, muskoxen, arctic foxes, beluga whales, reindeer, seals, walruses and migratory birds. Explore fjords, glaciers, tundra, ice- laden waterways and remote communities in the Land of the Midnight Sun. ARCTIC EXPEDITIONS
ANTARCTIC EXPEDITIONS What will you see on your Antarctic journey? Sights change rapidly during the austral summer season. Local flora and fauna must pack a lot of living into these few warm months, so each cruise departure is, in effect, traveling to a different Antarctica, Falklands, or South Georgia Island. November to early December offers the spectacular courtship rituals of penguins and seabirds, wildflowers on the Falklands and South Georgia, and the highest level of research activity. Mid-December to January see the emergence of penguin chicks and seal pups, escalating whale sightings, and longer days creating incredible light conditions for photography. February to March brings whale sightings at their best, blooming snow algae, and increasingly numerous fur seals on the Antarctic Peninsula.
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HAVE YOU TRAVELED TO ANTARCTICA OR THE ARCTIC? Join us! The Polar Expedition Club is a community of people who appreciate, enjoy and respect these awe-inspiring parts of our world. Our mission is to unite a diverse group of travelers and experts to share their knowledge, ideas and experiences. We offer quarterly virtual meetings, plan members-only trips and have local chapters so you can connect with other like- minded people in your area. Polar Adventurers Wanted
Visit us at polarexpeditionclub.org
ANTARCTIC WILDLIFE
Although Antarctica may seem inhospitable for humans with its extreme weather, many animals find it to be a haven that they are perfectly adapted to survive in and even to thrive in. Antarctica has an abundance of rich and diverse wildlife, which makes it one of the most pristine and wild places to visit on earth. With penguins, sea birds, seals and whales living side by side, you're likely to see certain breeds on certain voyages. As the animal life are dependent on the sea and are mainly warm blooded, they tend to be fairly large as a survival technique against the extreme and relentless cold. Antarctic expeditions can get you close to the animals, on land or in the sea.
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11. Crabeater Seals Crabeater seals are the most abundant of all seal species, with a total population of 15 million. They have slender bodies, long snouts and their fur ranges from dark brown in winter to blonde in the summer. 12. Leopard Seals With the exception of orcas, leopard seals are at the top of the Antarctic food chain. Their name comes from their spotted fur, which resembles that of a leopard skin 13. Weddell Seals Named after British Whaler James Weddell, this seal is found all over Antarctica. Weddell seals can swim as deep as 800 meters and are considered one of the cutest seal species in Antarctica. 14. Southern Elephant Seals The largest of all seals, the male southern elephant seal can weigh up to five tons. They are found on the Sub Antarctic islands such as Macquarie Island or South Georgia. 15. Antarctic Fur Seals One of the smallest of all seals, the Antarctic Fur Seal is the common name given to the Antarctic, Sub Antarctic and New Zealand fur seals. They have teeth, whiskers, thick fur and are able to walk on all fours. 16. Ross Seals They are solitary seals that live almost entirely in heavy pack ice in East Antarctica. Their prey, mainly squid and fish, are caught in midwater depths below the pack ice. 17. Blue Whales Considered endangered, there are probably less than 2000 blue whales left. They are picky eaters, only eating Antarctic krill. 18. Sperm Whales Sperm whales are the largest toothed whale and can be found anywhere in the open ocean. 19. Minke Whales Minke whales can grow to nearly 35 feet in length and can weigh nearly 10 tons. They are curious animals that like to approach ships. 20. Humpback Whales They have the longest migration of all mammals and are very active. They frequently breach the water surface and slap their tails. Orcas are found throughout the world's oceans. They prey on fish, seals, penguins, dolphins and sometimes other whales. 21. Orca Whales
Adélie Penguin 1.
Adélies are found around the entire coast and small islands of Antarctica. They are excellent swimmers and have been recorded swimming as far as 300km to forage for food for their chicks.
2. Chinstrap Penguin
Chinstraps are one of the most distinguishable of all penguins.They have a thin black line running across their cheeks making them look like chin straps. They are medium-size in build and usually breed on hillside slopes.
3. Emperor Penguin
At 1.1m tall, the emperor penguin is taller than any other living penguin on Earth. They are mainly found on the Antarctic mainland and are also the only species to breed in the winter months.
4. Gentoo Penguin
Gentoo penguins have a distinctive bright orange beak and a white patch around and behind the eye. They are mainly found on the Sub Antarctic Islands and can make as many as 450 dives per day when foraging for krill, their main diet. 5. Macaroni Penguin Macaroni penguins are mostly found on the Sub Antarctic Islands. Their longevity is not well known, but estimated at 20 years or more.
6. King Penguin
King penguins are the second largest penguin, standing 85–95cm tall. They typically breed in 2 years out of 3, they have no nests and their eggs are incubated on the adults’ feet.
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7. Rockhopper Penguin
Their eyes are red and at 50cm are considerably shorter than other penguin species. They often burst from the water and land with a belly flop.
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8. Sub Antarctic Skua Adélies are found around the entire coast and small islands of Antarctica. They are excellent swimmers and have been recorded swimming as far as 300km to forage for food for their chicks. 9. Giant Petrels The southern giant petrel, also known as the Antarctic giant petrel, giant fulmar, stinker, and stinkpot, is a large seabird of the southern oceans. 10. Wandering Albatross These are found off of the Sub Antarctic Islands, Macquarie and South Georgia. They have a white head, neck and body and a large, pink beak.
ARCTIC WILDLIFE There are over 5,500 species of animals that live in the Arctic. For the purposes of this guide, we're including the most common animals found throughout the Arctic region. Many arctic animals have adapted over time to deal with the extreme cold. Some of these animals include the harp seal, walrus, arctic fox, reindeer, beluga whale and narwhal. If you're a bird lover, there are over 280 species of birds that live in the Arctic. No arctic expedition would be complete without a polar bear sighting. Polar bears are located throughout the Arctic region. It's estimated that only 35,000 are still left in the wild.
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10. Polar Bear Although most polar bears are born on land, they spend most of their time on the sea ice, where they mate, hunt and rear their young. It provides a platform for them to hunt, live, breed, and create maternal dens. Can be found in: small numbers in Greenland (Phippsoya and Isbukta), Spitsbergen, Franz Josef Land, around the Kara Sea and Canada. 11. Walrus With a 6" layer of insulating tissue, a walrus can weigh up to 3700 pounds. They use their tusks to pull themselves out of the water onto land. Can be found in : Kapp Lee, Spitzbergen, Franz Josef Land and Canada. 12. Musk Ox Usually found in the far north of Greenland, they move around during the different seasons to find food. They have 2 layers of fur, an inner and outer coat, to endure the freezing temperatures. Can be found in : Eastern Greenland, Svalbard and Canada. 13. Arctic Wolf A sub-species of the grey wolf, the arctic wolf is the only species not threatened by hunting or habitat destruction. It lives in 5 months of darkness throughout the year. Can be found in: Arctic regions of North America and Greenland. 14. Svalbard Reindeer One of the smallest of all reindeer types, both the males and females have antlers that are shed each year. They can reach speeds of up to 80 mph when they choose to run but normally live a fairly sedentary lifestyle. Can be found in : Svalbard. 15. Bearded Seals These are the largest species of Arctic seal, growing to 7-8 feet and weighing 600-800 pounds. Their long white whiskers make them easily recognizable. Can be found in : Greenland, Barents Sea and parts of the North Atlantic. 16. Arctic Fox The Arctic Fox can live in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F. During the summer, their pure white fur turns grey. They have excellent hearing which allows them to locate and catch prey. Can be found in : Canada and Greenland but because they live in burrows, they are rarely sighted. 17. Arctic Hare Nicknamed the "polar rabbit", the Arctic Hare has long, strong claws used for digging in the snow, smaller ears that help retain body heat and 2 fur coats - one short, thick undercoat and a thick, white topcoat. Can be found in : Greenland and the north Canadian Arctic islands.
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The puffin spends two-thirds of the year at sea. Their beaks change color seasonally so if you're looking for one in winter, don't look for the bright red bill – look for one a little bit more grey in color. Can be found in : Iceland, Westfjords and Greenland.
2. Common Eider
They dive to the sea floor to collect mollusks and crustaceans, eating them whole. Females are brown and black and males are white to black with shades of green. Can be found in: coastal Greenland, Spitsbergen and Canada.
3. Arctic Tern
Arctic terns have a small round head, red beak, long angular wings and very short legs. They can live as long as 30 years. Can be found : all over the Arctic in the summer.
4. Purple sandpiper
They have short yellow legs and their feathers have a subtle purple sheen. Can be found: Arctic Ocean islands, Spitsbergen and parts of Baffin Bay.
5. Barnacle Goose These white-and-black geese build their nests at the top of cliffs, away from predators such as Arctic foxes and polar bears. Can be found : in eastern Greenland, Svalbard, Canada and Novaya Zemlya during breeding season.
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6. Minke Whales Minke whales can grow to nearly 35 feet in length and can weigh nearly 10 tons. They are curious animals that like to approach ships. Can be found : off eastern Greenland, the Arctic Ocean, Barents Island and Kara Sea. 7. Bowhead Whale A marine beast with a large triangular skull to break through ice, they have the thickest blubber, longest lifespan, lowest core body temperature and greatest number of 'songs' than any other whale. Can be found: across Arctic waters from west of Greenland to the Barents Sea. 8. Narwhal They have a large ‘tusk’ (actually a tooth), so that’s how you’ll be able to tell them apart from other marine animals. Can be found: all year round in Arctic waters around Greenland, Canada and Russia. 9. Beluga Whale Belugas are small, toothed whales. They are gray when they are born and turn white as they age. They're very social and usually form pods in groups of about 10. They're very vocal and use a whole range of sounds to communicate and are known to mimic what they hear. Can be found: in the Arctic Ocean off the coast of Svalbard and Greenland and Canada.
SETTING THE UNRIVALED STANDARD IN LUXURY EXPEDITION CRUISING FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, A&K KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE YOUR VOYAGE THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME. FROM THE EXPERTS WHO DESIGN LUXURY CRUISES TO AN ACCLAIMED EXPEDITION TEAM — EVERYONE FROM THE MOST ACCOMPLISHED SCIENTISTS TO NATIVE CULTURAL EXPERTS RAISED IN THE COMMUNITIES WE VISIT — WE BELIEVE PASSION AND EXPERTISE ARE EVERYTHING. EVERY A&K LUXURY EXPEDITION CRUISE FEATURES A LAVISHLY ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE ABOARD AN EXCLUSIVELY CHARTERED SMALL SHIP WITH ALL-BALCONY ACCOMMODATIONS, AN INTIMATE CAPACITY THAT NEVER EXCEEDS 199 GUESTS AND A UNIQUELY IMMERSIVE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM.
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ARCTIC ANTARCTIC MAKES LANDINGS
Experience an epic adventure to Antarctica or the Arctic, in some of the world’s most remarkable wilderness alongside A&K’s passionate Expedition Teams. Witness the flawless beauty of towering icebergs and massive blue glaciers, encounter spectacu - lar wildlife up close, and marvel at the chance to venture to these rarely explored areas of our earth.
SHIP FACTS Ships/Passengers: Le Lyrial - 199 Le Boreal - 199 L’Austral - 199
SHIPS & DECK PLAN
Number of Restaurants: 2
Le Boreal | Arctic | 199 passengers
Ship Type: Ultra-Luxury
Spa: Yes
Gym: Yes
Amenities: • Zodiac tours • Wi-Fi
• 24/7 on-call support • 24 hour cabin service • Open Bar • Gratuities included • Parka, backpack and water bottle included • Pre-cruise hotel night included • Butler service in every suite
WHAT’S INCLUDED
(Check with your travel advisor, these are examples only)
• An Exclusively Chartered, All-Inclusive Voyage Led by A&K’s Expedition Team • Pre-Cruise Stay at Ideally Located Hotel and A&K-Led Excursion • Airport Meet and Greet and Transfers • Private Balcony with Every Onboard Accommodation and Butler Service with Every Suite • Maximum Personnel-to-Guest Ratio of 1 to 1.3 and ship occupancy limited to 80 percent • Culinary Program Featuring French-Inspired Cuisine, Including House Drinks, Afternoon Tea and Pastries • 24-Hour room service and breakfast in bed on board • Complimentary expedition parka, backpack and water bottle, and use of waterproof pants, boots and trekking poles • Zodiac excursions led by A&K expert naturalist driver-guides • Traveller’s Valet® laundry service on board • All gratuities, port charges and taxes • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board and in hotels • Onboard service from an English-speaking staff, including an accredited physician • 24/7 A&K on-call support
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SINCE 2003, ANTARCTICA21’S INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO ANTARCTIC AIR CRUISES HAS OFFERED WILDERNESS ADVENTURES THAT COMBINE A 2-HOUR FLIGHT FROM PUNTA ARENAS -IN THE CHILEAN PATAGONIA– TO THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA. HERE, OUR EXPEDITION VESSEL AWAITS GUESTS FOR AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY WITH A COMFORTABLE, QUICK, AND INTIMATE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE PACKED WITH ADVENTURE.
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Air-cruises offer travelers a comfortable alternative to the 2-day sail across the rough seas of the Drake Passage. Boutique-style wilder - ness Antarctica expeditions include a 2-hour flight to and from Antarctica and skipping the Drake Passage. Once there, you board your expedition ship and your Antarctic adventure begins. Sea voyages to Antarctica and the sub-Antarctic islands are high-end wilderness adventures, not cruises. All of these trips are onboard our new and most modern polar vessels, Magellan Explorer and Ocean Nova, feeling like a private yacht. This small expedition ship gives you privileged access to Antarctica, South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, and Cape Horn.
SHIP FACTS Ships/Passengers: Magellan Explorer: 73 Ocean Nova: 67 Number of Restaurants: Magellan Explorer: 2 Ocean Nova: 1
Ship Type: Expedition
SHIPS & DECK PLAN Ocean Nova- 67 passengers
Spa: Sauna on Magellan Explorer
Gym: Yes
Amenities: • Zodiac Tours • Wi-Fi Available For Additional Cost • Chilean wines served with lunch and dinner • In-room bar for penthouse and suites • RT flights from Punta Arenas to Antarctica • Pre- and post-expedition hotel stays
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, group transfers airport/hotel on Day 1 • For air-cruises starting in Punta Arenas, one overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas with a welcome dinner including drinks on Day 1 • 1 overnight with breakfast in Punta Arenas on the day of the scheduled return Flight from Antarctica • Group transfers airport/hotel on the day of the scheduled return flight from Antarctica, and group transfers hotel/airport on the last day of the air-cruise • Flight from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island and/or vice versa as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage • Ship cruise as indicated in the program corresponding to each voyage • Daily buffet breakfast and lunch on board ship • Daily served dinner on board ship offering a choice of three main courses • Wine, beer, juice, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board. • Coffee, tea, chocolate, cappuccino, water, and snacks on board ship throughout the expedition • All guided shore excursions • Lectures and entertainment on board • Comprehensive pre- and post-voyage information material • Loan of waterproof boots for landing in Antarctica
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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES’ INTIMATE, YACHT-STYLE SHIPS BRING YOU TO ENRICHING EXPERIENCES AMID INCREDIBLE DESTINATIONS, ALL WHILE ENVELOPED IN RELAXED LUXURY. ENJOY A WARM AND GENUINE AMBIANCE MADE FOR CONNECTING WITH LIKE-MINDED TRAVELERS AND YOUR ENVIRONMENT WITH AMENITIES THAT ARE ALWAYS INCLUDED AND HIGHLY PERSONALIZED, ATTENTIVE SERVICE.
YACHT EXPEDITION ARCTIC ANTARCTIC
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Step on board World Navigator and the new World Traveller - Embark on an expedition aboard Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Explorer Class fleet of small ships with fewer than 200 guests to remote and less-visited ports in iconic destinations. Every voyage provides a signature luxe-adventure experience, where simple elegance meets invigorating encounters. Explore the world from new perspectives while enjoying exceptional comforts.
SHIP FACTS Ships/Passengers:
World Navigator - 198 World Traveller - 198 Number of Restaurants:
World Navigator: 1 World Traveller: 1 Ship Type: Yacht-Style Cruises and Expeditions Spa: Yes, SeaSpa by L’OCCITANE Gym: Yes Amenities: • Zodiac tours • Unlimited wine and cocktails • Stocked in-room bar • Gratuities included • Flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia for Antarctica Expeditions and between Oslo and Longyearbyen for Arctic Expeditions • Parka included • Private butler available on World Navigator
SHIPS & DECK PLAN
World Navigator - Antarctica | World Traveller - Arctic (identical ships)
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Cultural immersion on every voyage • Dining venues with ever-changing menus
• Unlimited beverages, including fine wines, spirits and craft beers • Open bars and lounges, including 24-hour bar service with specialty canapés • In-room minibar with your preferences • Specialty coffees, teas and fresh-pressed juices • Afternoon and high tea • Champagne and gourmet canapés during meet and greet 24-hour room service, including spirits, wine and beer • L’OCCITANE bath amenities • Pre-paid gratuities • Use of walking sticks and binoculars • Butler service and expanded room service menu in suites • Private charter jet service* • Enrichment lectures and destination briefings • Shore landings led by expert field guides • Escorted sightseeing safaris by Zodiac • Polar plunge • Atlas Ocean Voyages parka, vest and reusable water bottle • Use of knee boots • Private group transfers between airport and yacht*
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*Available on Antarctica and select Arctic expeditions
FOR MORE THAN 32 YEARS WE HAVE BEEN PIONEERING DISCOVERY AND ADVENTURE. WE ARE 100% CLIMATE NEUTRAL AND ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO TRAVEL WITH A POSITIVE IMPACT. AN EXPERIENCE WITH AURORA IS LIFE CHANGING. FOUNDED BY LEGENDARY ADVENTURER GREG MORTIMER, OUR EXPERT EXPEDITION TEAMS HAVE BEEN SHARING THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF SOME OF THE MOST REMOTE AND UNSPOILED DESTINATIONS ON OUR PLANET – ANTARCTICA, THE ARCTIC AND BEYOND.
LUXURY
ARCTIC ANTARCTIC MAKES LANDINGS
On an Expedition, our purpose-built small ships, Zodiacs and immersive activities can take you to undiscovered areas. Because if you want to see something you’ve never seen, you have to go somewhere you’ve never been. Discovery voyages take you to the heart of nature and they are full of adventure as well as history and cultural experiences. Sometimes we go off the beaten path and on others we visit a combination of less discovered and more populated areas. Because when you disembark, we want you to be richer in your knowledge and understanding of our planet than you were when you stepped aboard.
SHIP FACTS Ships/Passengers: Greg Mortimer - 132 Sylvia Earle - 132 Number of Restaurants: Greg Mortimer: 2 Sylvia Earle: 2 Ship Type: Luxury Spa: Yes, sauna and spa. For massage, additional cost applies. Gym: Yes Amenities: • Zodiac tours • House wine, beers and soft drinks included with dinner • Gratuities included • Flights for Fly/Sail Antarctica itineraries • Parka and water bottle included • Pre-expedition hotel stay
SHIPS & DECK PLAN Sylvia Earle - 130 passengers
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Daily shore excursions, guided walks, Zodiac cruises and some activities^ • Gratuities/tips for crew included – to the value of USD$15 pp per day • Entry fees to historic or tourist sites • An experienced team of destination specialists, activity leaders, and local guides* • An informative and entertaining lecture program by our team of experts • Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea and snacks. House wines, beer and soft drinks included with dinner • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell drinks including four-course dinner, house cocktail, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages • Complimentary 3-in-1 polar jacket on polar voyages • Complimentary use of Muck boots during the voyage • Port surcharges, permits and landing fees The following inclusions are also part of selected voyages. • All Antarctic voyages include one night’s pre-voyage accommodation and arrival airport transfer (on selected preferred flights) • Selected voyages include one night’s pre-voyage accommodation • Flights mentioned as per itinerary • Guided town/city tour and activities as per voyage itinerary • Luggage transfers to/from ship
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THE REMOTE ARCTIC, THE NORTHERNMOST REGION OF THE EARTH CENTRED ON THE NORTH POLE, IS CHARACTERISED BY ITS DISTINCTIVE POLAR FEATURES OF LANDSCAPE, CLIMATE, PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE. IT’S A REGION BLESSED WITH NATURAL BEAUTY: FROM BOILING MUD POOLS AND SPURTING GEYSERS TO GLORIOUS GLACIERS AND STUNNING WATERFALLS. DERIVED FROM THE GREEK, ARKTOS, REFERRING TO THE NORTHERN CONSTELLATION OF THE BEAR, THE ARCTIC IS A REGION ONLY RECENTLY FULLY-CHARTED BY BOLD EXPLORERS AND NAVIGATORS FROM THE LAST CENTURY.SHOW LESS GOING BEYOND THE ARCTIC CIRCLE DELIVERS A REGION OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY AND A MYSTICAL REMOTENESS THAT MANY FIND BEGUILING.
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ARCTIC
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With our Norwegian heritage and knowledge of the coastline, no one is able to show you the intricacy and beauty of the fjords quite like us. As a result, we have won Cruise Critic’s award for best itineraries 5 years in a row.
SHIP FACTS Ships/Passengers: Balmoral - 1325
Bolette - 1338 Borealis - 1360 Braemar - 924 Number of Restaurants: Balmoral: 7
SHIPS & DECK PLAN Borealis - 1360 passengers
Bolette: 6 Borealis: 6 Braemar: 5
Ship Type: Premium Spa: Yes, on all ships Gym: Yes, on all ships Amenities: • Zodiac tours • Swimming pool • Hairdressers • Demonstration theatre • Afternoon tea
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Comfortable, stylish cabins and suites equipped with a Smart TV, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and individually controlled air conditioning • A tempting choice of cuisine every day throughout your cruise – with five-course à la carte dinners, casual breakfast and lunch buffets, late-night snacks and much more • Unlimited, self-service tea and coffee available 24hrs at selected venues, complimentary afternoon tea with sandwiches and cakes, and in-room sandwiches and snacks • A full program of evening entertainment, including cabaret shows, comedy, dancing and live music • Full use of on board leisure facilities, including swimming pools, jacuzzis and gym • A wide choice of engaging on board activities and lectures throughout the day • All UK port taxes (where collectable in advance) • Luggage porterage between your cabin and the drop-off/ pick-up point • Formal welcome and/or Captain’s Drinks Party and Gala Buffet
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THE POLAR REGIONS MOST LUXURIOUS SHIP, SILVERSEA’S SILVER ENDEAVOUR, IS ABOUT TO BECOME EVEN MORE LUXURIOUS
BY MONTE MATHEWS
Roberto Bruzzone, Silversea’s Senior Vice President of Marine Operations explains “With our guests’ ex- perience in mind, we will also create space for the ad- ditional crew members our new accommodations will require maintaining our guest to passenger ratio of 1:1.” All of these changes will be made in time to welcome guests on Silver Endeavour’s itineraries starting in June 2023. The ship will first offer two voyages in the British Isles and Iceland before setting sail for her first Arctic season. Nine voyages are planned to include many of the Polar Region’s most remote destinations—Pond Inlet in Nunavut in Northern Canada, Cape York and Qaanaaq in Greenland. Her 2023 Antarctica season begins at the end of October. Let’s look at Silver Endeavour’s glorious new suites. Two new suite categories will allow Silver Endeav- our’s guests even more options in selecting their ac- commodations. In addition, another four Classic Veranda Suites will be added. The two Master suites will take your breath away. Located toward the ship’s aft, these amazing suites bring their occupants even stronger connections with Silver Endeavour’s desti- nations. They each provide uninterrupted 270-degree views from their enormous 312-square foot verandas. Inside, their large living areas have been designed with panoramic vaulted glazing. Featuring both living and dining areas, guests will relish all that’s contained in their 1,160 square feet. The bedrooms offer the choice of king size or twin beds. Silversea is justly famous for its walk-
In just one season, Silver Endeavour raised the bar in polar cruising. Her 200 guests experienced Silver Endeavour’s remarkable number of firsts. Silver Endeavour has the highest crew to guest ratio (of 1:1), Zodiac-to-guest, expert-to-guest ratios in the industry. Her cutting-edge navigation and exploration technology is unrivalled. But it is Silversea’s unmatched commitment to comfort that makes Silver Endeavour the most luxurious expe- dition ship ever built. Remarkably, Silver Endeavour is about to become even more spectacular than before. Just this week, Silver Endeavour will enter Genova’s San Giorgio del Porto shipyard for a series of enhance- ments in both onboard and expedition experiences for guests on the 20,449 ton vessel. Given that Silver Endeavour was only launched in 2021, these changes reflect the success of the ship among her passengers. In response to demand for the ship’s most spacious accommodations, Silver Endeavour will have six new Upper level suites on deck 8, four new suites on deck 5 and will introduce two new suite categories—all designed to immerse her passengers even deeper into their destinations. Silver Endeavour’s enrichment does not stop at her new accommodations.
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in closets and beautiful bathrooms. Here they feature both a walk-in shower and separate whirlpool bath. In the living room, a convertible sofa is quickly made up into a third bed should it be requested. The four Signature Suites are next in size. Measuring from 721 to 850 square feet, they fea- ture the luxury of space. Their open living and dining room areas are light-filled sanctuaries. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow guests to admire Silver Endeavour’s destinations and even extend to the expansive bedroom. Replete with both a walk-in shower and whirlpool bath, the bathrooms are sanctuaries. Their walk-in closets are large enough for cold weather gear. And then there are the verandas. Between 167 to 269 square feet, these are ideal spots to relax and admire the ever-changing views. Finally, there are four new Classic Veranda Suites. These suites will be familiar to Silversea’s ever-growing repeat guests. They are treasured for their traditional layout, features and amenities that bring them back to Silversea time after time. At 365 square feet with 52 square foot verandas, they represent Silversea’s trademark level of comfort.
But that’s not all… New guest accommodations mean a need for new crew cabins. Seven will be employed in the hotel team just to maintain Silversea’s unparalleled service standards. And the extra cabins will also mean an opportunity to enlarge the ship’s expedition team to 22—all of whom give guests an even richer immersion on whatever expedition itinerary they choose. Not to be forgotten, Silver Endeavour will recieve another Silversea hallmark: Handcrafted Lalique crystal panels will be installed in La Dame— Silversea’s signature French Restaurant. Even at the ends of the earth, guests will experience one of the most elegant fine dining experiences at sea. n
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VENTURE FURTHER INTO REGIONS THAN OTHER SHIPS, OPEN DOORS TO NEW EXPERIENCES THAT WOULD OTHERWISE REMAIN CLOSED AND GET EXCEPTIONALLY CLOSE TO THE WONDERS OF NATURE AS THE HANSEATIC NATURE, HANSEATIC INSPIRATION AND HANSEATIC SPIRIT TAKE YOU BEYOND THE REACHES OF LARGER CRUISE SHIPS. WHETHER YOU’RE HEADING TO THE ARCTIC OR TO ANTARCTICA, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE INTENSIVE ADVENTURES ON SPECTACULAR ROUTES NEAR AND FAR THAT ALWAYS RESPECT THE DELICATE ENVIRONMENT – AND YOU’LL SHARE YOUR PERSONAL EXPEDITION WITH A SMALL GROUP OF NO MORE THAN 230 PASSIONATE EXPLORERS.
Please note : The HANSEATIC inspiration is an international ship, with all cruises conducted in both English and German.
LUXURY
ARCTIC ANTARCTIC MAKES LANDINGS
SHIP FACTS
Bizarre ice formations, shimmering blue light and deep fjords - the beauty of the Arctic is breathtaking. As a habitat, the Arctic is simultaneously fas - cinating and extreme - and home to countless Arctic foxes, whales, seals, polar bears and musk oxen. The incredible diversity of Arctic species will astound you - on land and in the water. Small, robust Zodiacs and well- versed lecturers are on hand to bring you right up close to this thrilling region with many unforgettable exploratory excursions. Or maybe you want to experience an unforgettable adventure at the end of the world - the Antarctic invites you to be astounded. Mighty glaciers, majestic icebergs and thrilling sightings of animals from close proximity await you in this extraordinary natural habitat. With its bizarre formations of white snow and glowing blue ice, the Antarctic is a region with an unfathom - able yet alluring magic. Only very few people ever get the opportunity to explore the Antarctic as intensively as you. This unknown land of the south, this Terra Australis Incognita, promises breathtaking experiences.
Ships/Passengers: HANSEATIC Inspiration: 199 HANSEATIC Nature: 199 HANSEATIC Spirit: 199 Number of Restaurants: HANSEATIC Inspiration: 3
HANSEATIC Nature: 3 HANSEATIC Spirit: 3 Ship Type: Ultra Luxury
SHIPS & DECK PLAN
Spa: OCEAN SPA on all ships Gym: Sports Club on all ships Amenities: • Zodiac tours • 1 hour free Wi-Fi per day • 24 hour cabin service • Gratuities Included • Butler available for suites only
Hanseatic Inspiration - 199 passengers
WHAT’S INCLUDED
23 • Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment program, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (emails free of charge, Internet subject to a charge) • International ship and expedition management, as well as German and English speaking service crew. • Harbor and airport fees, cancellation fee insurance • All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (partly e-Zodiacs) • Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides • Comprehensive information before the cruise – manuals about the Arctic or Antarctic as well as expedition maps • International gourmet cuisine (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours) • Extensive sports program: fitness area with ocean view • In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages coffee machine, 24-hour cab in service (Butler service in Grand Suites and Junior Suite) • Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkeling equipment
BUILDING ON 130 YEARS OF NORWEGIAN PIONEERING HERITAGE, HURTIGRUTEN IS TODAY THE WORLD’S LARGEST EXPEDITION CRUISE COMPANY. HURTIGRUTEN’S RAPIDLY GROWING FLEET OF CUSTOM-BUILT EXPEDITION SHIPS TAKES MODERN-DAY ADVENTURE TRAVELLERS TO THE WORLD’S MOST SPECTACULAR DESTINATIONS - FROM THE HIGH NORTH TO ANTARCTICA IN THE SOUTH. BEING THE WORLD LEADER IN EXPLORATION TRAVEL COMES WITH A GREAT RESPONSIBILITY. HURTIGRUTEN IS ENHANCING DESTINATIONS AND RUNS A RESPONSIBLE, SUSTAINABLE GLOBAL OPERATION.
LUXURY
ARCTIC ANTARCTIC
MAKES LANDINGS
SHIP FACTS Ships/Passengers: MS Fram: 250
Embarking on an expedition, you’ll be travelling to some of the most remote and pristine places on the planet. These are areas where nature reigns supreme and where wildlife live free. Itineraries on expedition cruises are not completely set in stone. This gives the f lexibility of responding to challenging elements and to grasp new opportunities for exploration as they arise. The option to divert from course is an essential and exciting aspect of expedition cruises.
MS Fridtjof Nansen: 500 MS Roald Amundsen: 500 MS Spitsbergen: 180 MS Otto Sverdrup: 526 MS Maud: 528 Number of Restaurants: MS Fram: 2
SHIPS & DECK PLAN
MS Fram -Arctic/Antarctic - 200 passengers
MS Fridtjof Nansen: 3 MS Roald Amundsen: 3 MS Spitsbergen: 1 MS Otto Sverdrup: 3 MS Maud: 3 Ship Type: Premium Spa: MS Fram: Sauna & Relaxation MS Fridtjof Nansen: Sauna, Spa & Relaxation MS Roald Amundsen: Sauna, Spa & Relaxation MS Spitsbergen: Sauna & Relaxation MS Otto Sverdrup: Sauna, Spa & Relaxation MS Maud: Sauna & Relaxation Gym: On all ships Amenities: • Zodiac tours, Wi-Fi • Cabin service for suites • Gratuities Included • Butler available for suites only
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Expedition cruise in the cabin of your choice • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including beverages (house beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water) in restaurant Aune • The Lindstrøm À la carte restaurant is included for suite guests on MS Fram. • Complimentary tea and coffee • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board. Wi-Fi and phone reception are very limited in the remote areas where we travel and streaming is not supported. When in Svalbard, there is no Wi-Fi or cell coverage, except in Longyearbyen or Barentsburg. • Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations • English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore • Range of included activities • Experts from the Expedition Team present detailed lectures on a variety of topics • Use of the ship’s Science Center • The Citizen Science program allows guests to contribute to current scientific research projects • The onboard professional photographer will give tips and tricks for taking the best landscape and wildlife photos • Participate in informal gatherings with the crew, such as daily recaps and the next day’s preparations
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DISCOVERY IS IN THE LINDBLAD DNA. THEY’VE BEEN AT THIS FOR 50 YEARS. THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN THEIR MASTERFUL CAPTAINS AND EXPERIENCED EXPEDITION LEADERS CREATES UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITIES FOR GUESTS. LINDBLAD’S TEAMS WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO ENSURE YOU UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES. WHETHER IT’S MANNING THE SPOTTING SCOPES ALL NIGHT TO ENSURE A POLAR BEAR SIGHTING OR ORCHESTRATING A LANDING AT AN EXTRAORDINARY WILDLIFE SITE TO COINCIDE WITH A MAGNIFICENT SUNRISE, THEIR COMMITMENT CREATES THRILLING MOMENTS FOR YOU.
LUXURY
ARCTIC ANTARCTIC MAKES LANDINGS
Now, thanks to the Lindblad-National Geographic alliance, you can sail aboard the National Geographic fleet to the planet’s most extraordinary places in the company of world-renowned scientists, naturalists, educators, and researchers, and explore stunning natural environments alongside skilled specialists using state-of- the-art exploration tools. Experience an incredible night in one of the ships geodosic glass igloos perched atop the observation deck - an experience available to all guests on a first-come, first-serve basis.
SHIP FACTS Ships/Passengers:
National Geographic Endurance: 126 National Geographic Resolution: 126 National Geographic Orion: 102 National Geographic Explorer: 148 Number of Restaurants: National Geographic Endurance: 3 National Geographic Resolution: 3 National Geographic Orion: 2 National Geographic Explorer: 3 Ship Type: Contemporary Spa: Sauna and/or LEXspa on all ships Gym: Fitness Studio/Center on all ships Amenities: • Zodiac tours • Wine & Cocktails Included • Gratuities Included • Parka and water bottle to take home • Pre-expedition hotel stay included
SHIPS & DECK PLAN Endurance - 126 passengers
WHAT’S INCLUDED
For passengers utilising pre-expedition package with charter flights to/ from Ushuaia: • Group transfer from airport to hotel in Buenos Aires (only for flight arrival at set time) • 1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast and city tour in Buenos Aires • Group transfer from hotel to airport for charter flight to Ushuaia • Transfers from airport to pier for catamaran cruise including lunch All passengers: • Cabin accommodation aboard cruise as selected • All meals aboard ship throughout your voyage • Non-alcoholic beverages including soft drinks, coffee, tea, hot chocolate as well as light snacks • Bar Tab and Crew Tips Included • Services of Expedition leader, naturalist staff and expert guides • Presentations on history, wildlife, geography, etc. • Zodiac cruises and shore excursions in Antarctica with expedition team • Use of kayaks • A fully-lined windproof, water-resistant parka (note: you are required to provide your own knee-high rubber boots with high-traction soles) • Hairdryer and bathrobes in every cabin • Ushuaia group departure transfer to airport
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GETTING YOU OFF THE SHIP AND INTO THE ACTION AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE – THAT IS WHAT DISTINGUISHES AN OCEANWIDE VOYAGE. WE GIVE YOU MAXIMUM SHORE TIME AND OPTIMAL OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THAT OFFER THE BEST POSSIBLE CHANCE OF ENCOUNTERING EXOTIC POLAR WILDLIFE. WE KEEP OUR COMFORTABLE VESSELS INTENTIONALLY SMALL-SCALE, ENABLING US TO GO WHERE LARGER CRUISERS CANNOT AND RESPOND TO EACH WEATHER AND WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITY AS IT OCCURS. THIS PROVIDES YOU A REAL EXPEDITION EXPERIENCE, A POLAR ADVENTURE WHOSE EXPLORATORY IN-THE-FIELD FOCUS FULLY IMMERSES YOU IN THE ARCTIC AND ANTARCTICA.
EXPEDITION
ARCTIC ANTARCTIC
MAKES LANDINGS
SHIP FACTS Ships/Passengers : m/v Hondius – 170 m/v Ortelius – 108 m/v Plancius – 108 s/v Rembrandt van Rijn – 33 Number of restaurants : 1 on each ship Ship Type: Expedition Spa: No Gym: No Amenities: • Zodiac tours • Shore landings • Activities & lectures • Helicopter trips on some voyages • Open bridge when possible • Free re-usable water bottle • Sustainable soap & cleaning chemicals • Oceanwide souvenirs • Polar plunge • Happy hours & cocktails • BBQ on deck • Wine dispenser Enomatic on Hondius • Filter microplastics
Our vessels are designed with our passengers in mind, prioritizing comfort while putting exploration at center stage. This makes for a friendly, informal atmosphere that fosters a spirit of camaraderie among our international but likeminded guests. Our adept hotel staff, exemplary crew, and expert expedition guides make our onboard experience second to none. And though our shore-based focus will always set us apart, your days on board will be filled with all manner of engaging polar-related presentations to further enrich every excursion you make and wildlife encounter you enjoy.
SHIPS & DECK PLAN Hondius - 170 passengers
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary. • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea. • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac. • Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff. • Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes on Plancius, Ortelius, and Hondius. • Free use of snowshoes on Rembrandt van Rijn.
• On Spitsbergen voyages: Transfers and baggage handling between the airport, hotels and ship only for those passengers on the group lights to and from Longyearbyen. • On Rembrandt voyages: Transfers and baggage handling between airport and ship at Constable Pynt on the chartered group flights. • Luggage transfer from pick-up point
to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
• Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation). • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program. • AECO fees and governmental taxes. • Comprehensive pre-departure material.
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CHOOSING A PONANT “EXPEDITION” CRUISE MEANS CHOOSING A STATE OF MIND: A BLEND OF LUXURY, EXPLORATION AND GREAT COMFORT, ADVENTURE AND REFINEMENT... EVEN IN THE HEART OF THE MOST REMOTE REGIONS. PONANT EXPEDITION CRUISES NOT ONLY GIVE YOU THE CHANCE TO TRAVEL ON BOARD A LUXURY SHIP, BUT ALSO TO ENJOY TOP-QUALITY SERVICES AND GO ON A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY TO FAR-FLUNG CORNERS OF THE EARTH, ACCOMPANIED BY EXPERTS ON THE REGIONS VISITED.
LUXURY
ARCTIC ANTARCTIC
MAKES LANDINGS
An expedition with PONANT guarantees the best conditions of day to day comfort for you in some of the most remote places on the planet. The comfort of your ship and your cabin, personalised and attentive service, refined gastronomy... the unique atmosphere which we go to great lengths to preserve in order to stay true to our philosophy, creating that privileged feeling of being aboard one’s own private yacht. In the heart of the ice or the distant archi - pelagos of Oceania, our luxury amenities will make your expedition voyage an unforgettable experience.
SHIP FACTS Ships/Passengers:
Le Boreal - 264 L’Austral - 264 Le Lyrial - 244 Le Soleal - 264 Le Commandant Charcot - 245
Le Champlain - 184 Le Laperouse - 184 Le Bellot - 184 Number of Restaurants : 2 on each ship Ship Type : Ultra-Luxury
SHIPS & DECK PLAN
Le Commandant Charcot - 245 passengers
Spa : Available on all ships Gym : Available on all ships Amenities: • Zodiac tours • Wi-Fi Included • Shore excursions • 24 hour cabin service • Open bar • Air on private jet • Parka to take home • Pre-crusie hoteal included for some cruises
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Once aboard, enjoy the adventure in total peace of mind. Everything is included: Zodiac® outings and shore visits, excursions, lectures, parkas and boot hire for polar expeditions. During some cruises and ports of calls, optional paying excursions are offered to visit sites that can be reached only with a local infrastructure.
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The Changing Face of Antarctic Travel and Its Sustainability
Steve Wellmeier Director of Special Projects, Poseidon Expeditions USA
You’ve had a very interesting career, from helping with the recovery from 9/11 to working in the travel industry, becoming the Executive Director of IAA - TO and now as the Managing Director of Poseidon Expeditions. Through the years, how have you seen Antarctic travel change? While I’d been involved in small ship cruising since 1983, my first exposure to polar cruising began in 1997 after I was recruited back to Clipper Cruise Line as vice president of marketing. Clipper had just purchased the Alla Tarasova, which was previously a Russian research vessel. She was typical of the small ice-class vessels that were traveling to Antarctica in those days – former Russian ships that came available with the fall of the Iron Curtain. Clipper spent $13 million, a huge investment at the time, to customize the ship and the resulting Clipper Adventurer was considered one of the nicer expedition vessels at the turn of the 21st century. Adventure travelers then were looking primarily for comfort, safety and the educational elements of remote polar environments; the more luxurious aspects that have become more important in the past decade weren’t given a second thought by most customers, even the well-heeled. Visitation to Antarctica had steadily increased to around 45,000
by the 2007-08 season, but then dropped off for near - ly a decade for two reasons. First, the recession of 2008 and 2009 cut deeply into the travel market, with visitor numbers dropping to only around 26,000 by 20 12. Second, the sinking of an expedition ship in November 2007 in Antarctic waters – fortunately, there were no fatalities – forced a rethinking by the Antarctic Treaty Parties, responsible for regulating the Antarctic environment, and by the companies in the polar market. These events initiated a pause in new ship construction and brought about changes in the regulatory environ - ment as well as a turn in how the next generation of customers wanted to experience the polar regions. Larger ships, in the range of 200-plus, became the norm. Luxury brands like Silversea and Seabourn, along with new players like Scenic and Viking, entered the marketplace. The older re-purposed Russian vessels began to fall by the wayside. In the past few years, there’s been a growing emphasis – beyond the basic educational aspects that were always the cornerstones of passenger activities – on luxury accommodations, balconies, white-glove service, gourmet food and new “toys” such as helicopters and submersibles.
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Do you think that travel to the polar regions is sustainable? Yes, it’s my belief––and that of most of the other Antarctic operators that belong to IAATO (the International Associa - tion of Antarctic Tour Operators)––that tourism is sustain - able and will continue to have no more than a minor or tran - sitory impact on the Antarctic environment. This is baked into the IAATO mission statement (found on the IAATO website), and we as a collective group have no intention of seeing it change, in spite of the growth of Antarctic tourism post-pandemic. While the ship operators now catering to demand in the marketplace are diverse in size and in the types of passenger vessels used, we work together to de - velop and promote best practices in the field and marine environment, carbon and plastic reduction, and the educa - tion of guests, among other things. Similarly, we all cooper - ate through IAATO to develop an extensive database that accurately tracks site visits, passenger activities, scheduling and other data points. This provides a comprehensive view of tourism, past and present, and allows us to see where we are going and where adjustments may need to be made. On behalf of its members, IAATO maintains a respectful yet pragmatic relationship with the Antarctic Treaty Parties, who ultimately have responsibility for management of Ant - arctica. Antarctic tourism is our livelihood, and if we can’t meaningfully deliver on the sustainability front, there simply won’t be a future for Antarctic tourism.
... only 100 guests are allowed on shore at a landing site at one time... " "
What can we be doing now to help preserve those areas and keep them sustainable? IAATO and its members have been at work on preservation, conservation and education since the organization was founded in 1991. There’s no question that objectives were simpler back then, but as supply, demand and environmental awareness have increased, we recognize that more resources need to be devoted to these efforts. Along these same lines, safety protocols have continually been beefed up, both by the self-regulatory requirements of IAATO and the rules and guidelines imposed by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) and the Antarctic Treaty System. IAATO annually publishes and reviews site guidelines for an ever-increasing number of landing spots in the Antarctic Peninsula region; we follow careful protocols to prevent the introduction of invasive species; our vessels are regularly audited by independent observers for compliance with agreed standards; and we’ve pledged as a collective to reduce our carbon footprint in the decades ahead. And those are just a few of our efforts…
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