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Our Austral Summer in Antarctica

We’re finally back to lower latitudes, after four incredible months and 11 cruises with prime wildli...

A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND NATURE: SCOTLAND, FAROE ISLANDS, JAN MAYEN AND SVALBARD

We all seek moments that draw us closer to nature, to the untamed beauty of our planet, and to the d...

Longyearbyen

As the northernmost city in the world, Longyearbyen compensates for its remote and isolated location...

Love at High Latitudes – Three Polar Love Stories to get you into the Valentine's Day Mood

What makes your heart beat faster on Valentine’s Day, and how do you surprise your sweetheart? Find ...

Explore the Ends of the Earth

The polar regions offer a front-row seat to some of the most awe-inspiring wildlife encounters on Ea...

Where is the Arctic Circle?

Have you ever crossed the Arctic Circle? We don’t want to be overly dramatic, but it’s a life changi...

Polar Bear Food Chain in the Arctic

They’re the kings of the Arctic, living on top of the world and occupying the top of the Arctic food...

A Journey to Remember: A Passenger’s Review of an Antarctic Cruise

Our incredible journey to Antarctica began with a thrilling flight into the vibrant city of Buenos A...

Plants in Antarctica

Freezing temperatures, short growing seasons and desert-like droughts aren’t an environment most pla...

Svalbard Wildlife - Nature That Takes Your Breath Away

A trip to the high Arctic is an unforgettable adventure, and there are activities you can enjoy yea...

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

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

Macaroni Penguin: Facts, Diet, Habitat

Macaronis are fashion icons among penguins! Sprucing up their black and white regular penguin attire,...

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...

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...

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...