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Are There Penguins in the Arctic?

We’ve travelled the Arctic and Antarctic expensively and can vouch for it: there are no penguins in ...

Harp Seal

It’s an iconic inhabitant of the Arctic! Read on to find out why they are an all-time traveler’s fav...

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...

Leopard Seal

Leopard seals are Antarctica's third-largest seal species and apex marine predators, known for hunting...

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...

Svalbard Whale Watching

Enjoy whale watching in Svalbard on a cruise with Poseidon Expeditions. Learn which types of whales ...

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...

Polar Deserts

The polar desert areas on Earth cover 14 million square kilometers (5.5 million square miles)...

Are There Any Cities in Antarctica?

No, there are no cities on the Antarctic continent! If you’re looking to explore urban settlements, ...

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...

Antarctica Dry Valleys

The Dry Valleys of Antarctica feature limited precipitation, extremely low temperatures, high levels...

Elephant Island, Antarctica: Interesting Facts

It’s not just a very remote island in the Southern Ocean, but a famous place for fans of Antarctic h...

Things to do in Antarctica

How do you imagine your perfect Antarctic adventure? Cruising aboard a small expedition ship, campin...

Antarctic Birds Expedition

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

Aurora northern lights

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

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...

Polar bears tours in Svalbard

More than half of Svalbard is covered by ice, which attracts the world’s largest carnivores: polar b...

Flights to Antarctica

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


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