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Plancius to Visit Palmer Station in Antarctica
Palmer Station is located at 64°46′ S, 64°03′ W, on a protected harbor on the southwestern coast of Anvers Island off the Antarctica Peninsula. Palmer is the only U.S. Antarctic station north of the Antarctic Circle. The temperature is mild, with monthly averages ranging from minus 10°C in July and August to 2°C in January […]
Plancius – Oceanwide Expeditions new vessel afloat
This is the start of a new era in polar expedition cruising: the Dutch-flagged, expedition vessel “Plancius,” operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is finally ready to set sail to Antarctica this season. “Plancius” is now freshly painted and alongside the dock in the Netherlands. While the ship is waiting for final sea trials, a team of […]
Plancius – Oceanwide Expeditions new vessel afloat
This is the start of a new era in polar expedition cruising: the Dutch-flagged, expedition vessel “Plancius,” operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is finally ready to set sail to Antarctica this season. “Plancius” is now freshly painted and alongside the dock in the Netherlands. While the ship is waiting for final sea trials, a team of […]
Cruise Weekly Comment: Changes Afloat
Like so many travel industry segments, the so-called global financial crisis has caused many operators to reevaluate their strategic planning. Even so, several were committed to new vessels and itineraries devised in the glory days leading up to the collapse. Certainly one of the most ambitious and adventurous itineraries would have to be Cruise West’s […]
Cruise Weekly Comment: Changes Afloat
Like so many travel industry segments, the so-called global financial crisis has caused many operators to reevaluate their strategic planning. Even so, several were committed to new vessels and itineraries devised in the glory days leading up to the collapse. Certainly one of the most ambitious and adventurous itineraries would have to be Cruise West’s […]
