Articles from Poseidon Expeditions: polar stories and essential information about the Arctic and Antarctica
8 Fascinating Facts About Famous Antarctic Explorers
Antarctica is a fascinating, mysterious place. Discovered less than 200 years ago by Charles Wilkes,...
Who or What Governs Antarctica? And How Does This Affect Tourism?
Most travelers to Antarctica know that the Seventh Continent is not a sovereign territory belonging...
Antarctic Wildlife Webinar with Anja Erdmann-Rutten 24 July 2020
Watch our webinar devoted to Antarctic animals and become an Antarctic wildlife expert!
Voyage to the North Pole: What Makes an Icebreaker Different from other Ice-Class Ships
What makes this ship different and so special as an icebreaker? Let’s start with the ice class. ...
Arctic Wildlife: Myths and Reality - Webinar with Christian Bruttel
Our expedition leader Christian Bruttel will unveil the world of Arctic wildlife, including common myths...
Crossing the Antarctic Convergence on Your Polar Cruise
To many of our expedition staff, who have traveled numerous times to and from the Antarctic Peninsula,...
Polar Camping & Kayaking - Webinar with Ida Olsson
Exploring the polar regions can certainly be a great adventure, but how adventurous can it get?
How to Choose the Best Cabin on a Polar Expedition Ship
Choosing the right polar expedition ship is an essential stage of planning your cruise to the Arctic...
Encountering Wildlife with Peter Harrison in Antarctica
From icy castles of the Antarctic Peninsula to nimble penguins of South Georgia, the White Continent...
Kings of the Southern Ocean: 9 Delightful Facts About the King Penguin
Generous, athletic, caring, and gregarious — with all their charms, it's no wonder King Penguins...
The High Arctic: Kingdom of Polar Bears
Polar Bear Safety in Svalbard and Franz Josef Land
To see a polar bear in the wild is at the top...
Jan Mayen Revealed
Secrets of a Remote Arctic Island
Jan Mayen is a name synonymous with isolation and inaccessibility....
How IAATO protects the magnificence of Antarctica
Tourism to the seventh continent has expanded in popularity over the years, but the perception that...
Meet Jan Bryde: The Man Who Summers at the North Pole
When summer arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, there's only one place Jan Bryde wants to be: In...
When to Visit Antarctica
The Best Time To Take A Trip To Antarctica
Antarctica is a dream adventure travel destination,...
10 Western Greenland attractions you must see
The birthplace of icebergs...
An ice sheet covers 80 percent of Greenland's land mass. One...
Cruising for Seabirds in the British Isles
How to Experience the Best Seabird Colonies in Europe
It is well known among birders that the ...
Best of the Polar Regions - Wildlife & Scenery
Notes from the Poseidon Expeditions team
We’ve been all around the Polar Regions and have...
What's the Difference Between the Arctic and Antarctica?
The Arctic and Antarctica might seem quite similar at first glance: Mountainous, snow-covered landscapes...
The Seasons of South Georgia
When to Visit the World’s Most Alluring Wildlife Eden
One simply must experience