Scientists have reported seeing an unprecedented 55 blue whales off the UK sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, during a recent 23-day survey. South Georgia is a British Overseas Territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean. It is a remote collection of islands, consisting of South Georgia itself and a chain of smaller islands known as the South Sand...

The Scenic Eclipse is the 'world's first discovery yacht' has a Polar 6 Ice Class, the highest of any passenger ship, enabling it to navigate Polar regions in safety. With 228 passengers (200 in polar regions) it can visit smaller ports and remote landings. The all-inclusive luxury yacht features two on board Airbus H130 helicopters and a 6-seater ...

Ariodante, a luxury tour company, is launching private Arctic Circle private charter tours onboard an icebreaking motor yacht. The cruise will combine a range of land and water-based activities including swimming with orcas, and wildlife spotting and is geared to those wishing to explore the Arctic Circle and groups looking for an isolated holiday ...

John Masefield's poem "Sea Fever" is inspirational in stirring the imagination in extolling the virtues of the call of the sea and specifically its romanticism of sailing on a Tallship. Being inspired is one thing, taking the opportunity to sail on a Tallship is another. This brings to the fore the Jubilee Sailing Trust's (JST) Tallship "Tenacious"...

Poseidon Expeditions, a specialist in active adventure cruises in Arctic and Antarctic region, is to extend the charter of the 114- passenger expedition ship Sea Spirit until May 2024. Being a smaller-capacity, premium vessel, Sea Spirit can provide better access to remote areas and landing sites. It also offers more 'face time' with the expedition...

Swoop Arctic, the polar cruise specialist, is working to help raise awareness of the challenges faced by the polar bear from global warming and climate change. The company is a member of and follows the guidelines set down by the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). These aim to ensure responsible, environmentally-friendly and ...