OperatorsSep 4, 2026
Princess Cruises 2028 Season Includes Arctic to Antarctica Voyage
Princess Cruises' 2028 season includes an Arctic to Antarctica voyage. Aurora Expeditions shared ship design principles. G Adventures posted a bucket list.
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Ships & FleetSep 4, 2026
Terra Nova Swaps St. Helena for Adventurer on Antarctic Debut
Terra Nova swapped the historic St. Helena for the Terra Nova Adventurer after the Gulf War left the liner stuck near Dubai.
OperatorsSep 3, 2026
Antarctic Guides Question Cruise Industry's Climate Cost
New research finds Antarctic cruise guides are questioning the climate cost of the voyages they work on. The industry now has to answer them.
Policy & AccessSep 2, 2026
New Zealand starts building the new Scott Base
New Zealand awarded the Scott Base rebuild to LT McGuinness with a 498 million NZD budget, after the 2023 pause. Completion is set for 2030.
Policy & AccessSep 2, 2026
US expeditioner flown out of Antarctica in midwinter medical rescue
An Australian Antarctic Division A319 flew from Hobart to McMurdo in winter darkness to retrieve a US expeditioner, showing how polar medevacs are staged.
Policy & AccessSep 2, 2026
Emperor penguin protection stalls as ATCM-48 closes in Hiroshima
ATCM-48 ended in Hiroshima without binding tourism rules or protected status for emperor penguins, despite an endangered listing and alarming science.
Science & EnvironmentSep 2, 2026
Grey petrels recolonising Macquarie Island after eradication
Grey petrels are recolonising Macquarie Island, nearly a century after vanishing, as pest eradications restore their breeding habitat.
Policy & AccessSep 2, 2026
Norway to host the IPY-5 coordination office
Norway, Korea and Chile will run the IPY-5 coordination office from Tromsø, with a $10 million budget over nine years. IPY-5 itself runs in 2032-33.
Policy & AccessSep 2, 2026
Domain One: Antarctic Surfing Film Follows a Failed MPA Bid
Two brothers surf Antarctic waters in Domain One while scientists push for a Marine Protected Area. The proposal fails, blocked by Russia and China.
PlanningSep 1, 2026
Eight days in Antarctica: a first Peninsula voyage day by day
A first-timer's account of an eight-day Peninsula itinerary runs from Punta Arenas to King George Island and back through the Drake Passage.
Science & EnvironmentSep 1, 2026
Sea squirt toxins from Antarctica kill melanoma cells in mice
A USF-led Antarctic expedition collected sea squirt toxins that killed melanoma in mice. Lab work now targets synthetic reproduction.
Science & EnvironmentSep 1, 2026
Hidden Ocean Beneath Ross Ice Shelf Is Twice the North Sea
A dark ocean beneath Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf is roughly twice the volume of the North Sea, making it one of the least measured seas on Earth.
Policy & AccessSep 1, 2026
Ukraine and Indonesia sign five-year Antarctic research pact
Ukraine will host Indonesian scientists at Akademik Vernadsky and on the icebreaker Noosphere from December under a new five-year research agreement.
PlanningSep 1, 2026
Silversea Guide Explains Antarctica Fly Cruise Choice
A fly cruise replaces the open-ocean Drake crossing with a flight to the continent. Silversea's guide gives buyers four points to weigh before booking.
Science & EnvironmentSep 1, 2026
New scans of Hurley’s Endurance photos reveal hidden crew member
High-definition scans of Frank Hurley’s Endurance negatives reveal a sixth man hidden in a 1915 photograph. A new book presents the images.
Ships & FleetSep 1, 2026
Nuyina to Evacuate Macquarie Island Station Over Bird Flu Risk
Nuyina will evacuate all 24 Macquarie Island expeditioners over bird flu risk, the first full station withdrawal since 1948.
OperatorsSep 1, 2026
Expedition Cruise Demand May Plateau as Prices Rise
Executives expect expedition cruise demand to plateau as shipbuilding slows, with prices moving higher after years of discounting by new entrants.
Policy & AccessSep 1, 2026
Australia closes Macquarie Island ahead of H5 bird flu season
Australia is withdrawing 24 staff from Macquarie Island research station ahead of forecast H5 bird flu. The move reflects updated biosecurity planning for sub-Antarctic operations.
Policy & AccessSep 1, 2026
IAATO Implements 10-Knot Speed Limit Around South Orkney Islands
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators is implementing a voluntary 10-knot speed limit for member vessels around the South Orkney Islands starting in the 2026-27 season, responding to scientific evidence of whale population recovery in the region.
Science & EnvironmentSep 1, 2026
Antarctic krill fishery closes early for second consecutive year
The Antarctic krill fishery has triggered its catch limit ahead of schedule for the second year running. The closure affects ecosystem management in waters where expedition voyages operate.
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