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Massive Antarctica Voyage Program
#expeditioncruising Biggest-Ever Program of Antarctica Voyages for 2015-16 Save $1500 Per Couple on Flights Leading Australian soft adventure company, Active Travel, is marking the launch of its biggest-ever program of Antarctica voyages for the 2015-16 summer by offering AU$1500 per couple for bookings made before February 27, 2015. The program from October, 2015, to […]
Orion Kimberley Swan song – 2015 last expedition
#expeditioncruising This is the season to embark on the most active, in-depth, and fulfilling Kimberley expedition possible. Beginning in 2016 National Geographic Orion will head out to new destinations. (More on the exciting developments to come soon.) From Darwin in the north to Broome in the west, our expedition, experts, and ship are the best […]
Lindblad ship upgrades
#expeditioncruising National Geographic Sea Lion (R Eime) Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has updated the interiors on its twin 62-passenger adventure cruise ships. Areas overhauled included all passenger rooms, the lounge and bar, dining room, spa and public spaces on both National Geographic Sea Lion and National Geographic Sea Bird. Read full story
Shokalskiy ice drama will boost interest in Antarctic cruises
“Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success.” – Ernest Shackleton It may seem like a contradiction, but the recent rescue of 52 stranded scientists and passengers from the beleaguered Akademik Shokalskiy near Mawson’s Huts will surely lead to […]
Rediscovering Aotearoa
Rediscovering AotearoaBay of Islands, North Island, New Zealand New Zealand’s idyllic Bay of Islands is one of the world’s most attractive aquatic playgrounds. How do I know? Well, I’m just back from five nights aboard Coral Princess Cruises’s Oceanic Discoverer where she has completed her short season in the Northland region of New Zealand. The […]
