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Сan you go to Antarctica? Check-list for travelers

Ready for your next adventure? Discover Antarctica on an epic expedition cruise and see another cont...

Svalbard's New Regulations 2025: What Travelers Need to Know

Effective January 1, 2025, the Norwegian government will introduce regulations impacting cruising ac...

Leopard Seal

A fierce predator with an aggressive temper, feared by penguins and other Antarctic seals alike – me...

10 Seasickness Remedies for Avid Expeditioners

Don’t let the fear of motion sickness ruin your explorer’s spirit! We’ve collected the best tips...

How to Get to Svalbard: Travel Tips for Expeditioners

Have you ever been to a place where not only polar bears, but also snowmobiles outnumber the local p...

Best Time to Visit the Polar Regions

Summer is the time to go! That’s when sea ice recedes, temperatures rise and the polar regions awake...

How cold is Antarctica?

Are you dreaming of an epic expedition to the White Continent, but afraid of facing the cold? Don’t...

15 Fun Facts About Antarctica | Poseidon Expeditions

Terra incognita for centuries, a magnet for brave explorers for the last 200 years and a bucket-list...

Drake Passage: The Crossing on a Cruise to Antarctica

Board a cruise to explore Antarctica and you are likely to face the Drake Passage. It’s where the At...

Flights to Antarctica

There’s more than one way to travel to Antarctica! While over 90% of travelers choose the route ...

Where Does Santa Live?

He sees you when you’re sleeping…and thanks to his little helpers (aka elves on the shelves) Santa...

Nuuk, the Capital of Greenland - The Complete Guide

Imagine a quaint town nestled in a beautiful fjord, surrounded by pristine nature – that’s Nuuk, th...

Aurora northern lights

Are you ready to hunt for northern lights? Study our top facts to increase your chances of seeing them!...

Why travel with Poseidon Expeditions

Seven compelling reasons why Poseidon Expeditions should be your top choice for a polar adventure:...

 Antarctic Birds Expedition

IIt’s a bucket-list item for real birders! With 62 bird species found in the Antarctic region, an An...

What animals live in Antarctica? Fun facts about polar wildlife

It’s the driest and coldest place on Earth, with harsh weather and winds sweeping through the bleak ...

What Plants Grow in the Arctic Tundra?

How do plants thrive so far north, just below the ice caps? Find out which species can handle these...

What is the Fastest Ocean Animal in the World?

With thousands of aquatic species living and travelling the oceans, some of them move incredibly fas...