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16/08/2025

They say cruising takes you ‘off the map’!

This photo our team took onboard ship in definitely supports that claim! 🐻‍❄️❄️

12/08/2025

Beautiful capture of a in yesterday by writer

10/03/2025

"Out here, there's little time for sleep, and a huge responsibility." Ashley Perrin

We celebrate women expedition leaders who fearlessly navigate icy seas and guide adventurers to the Arctic and Antarctic.

Read our latest story, which is part of the celebrations.

Sue Stockdale highlights women in expedition cruising for International Women's Day, with a focus on AE Expeditions Team Leader Ashley Perrin.

06/03/2025

📚🌍 Celebrate with a journey into the polar past!

Immerse yourself in gripping tales of survival and adventure with our curated reading list on the Polar regions.

📖❄️ Check out the full list and get inspired for your next adventure!

Expedition cruises to the Polar regions offer more than just stunning scenery and epic wildlife. Read our guide to their history and indigenous culture.

03/03/2025

🐧🌍 World Wildlife Day 2025: Gus the Emperor Penguin’s Incredible Journey.

Gus, a young Emperor penguin, was found 2,200 miles from Antarctica on a beach in Western Australia!

Read below about about this rare journey, capturing the resilience of wildlife and the wonders of nature...

The Emperor penguin's unexpected journey .from Antarctica to Australia

27/02/2025

🐻‍❄️🌍 Happy International Polar Bear Day! 🌍🐻‍❄️

Today, we celebrate one of the Arctic’s most iconic creatures – the polar bear!

🐾 Curious about how polar bears help scientists unlock the mysteries of the Arctic?

Check out Melissa Hobson's fascinating article: How Polar Bear Paw Prints Leave Vital Clues for Researchers.

How polar bear paw prints leave vital clues for researchers to gather more information about these majestic creatures.

19/02/2025

🐋 Imagine the silence of Antarctica, broken only by the loud breath of a humpback whale as it glides past your boat.

📸 Ted Cheeseman of Happywhale explains that photos of unique whale tail flukes can help scientists track their migration patterns, turning unforgettable moments into valuable contributions to marine conservation.

How your holiday snap can help scientists learn the secrets of humpback whales around the world

12/02/2025

🎉🐢Today we celebrate the birthday of the brilliant naturalist, Charles Darwin, whose groundbreaking observations in the Galápagos Islands changed how we understand evolution.

🦋🌿 Why not walk in his footsteps and explore the same awe-inspiring landscapes on an expedition cruise?

Set sail through these iconic islands and experience nature like never before—just as Darwin did centuries ago!

An expedition in one of the world’s richest eco-systems, The Galápagos.

07/02/2025

🌍 On an epic voyage across the entire South Atlantic that didn’t quite go to plan, Mark Stratton found unexpected marvel and solace along the rarely sailed flight path of the largest birds on Earth.

The wandering albatross, with its graceful wingspan, became a symbol of beauty and resilience amidst the vast ocean. 🦅

On an epic voyage across the entire South Atlantic that didn't quite go to plan, Mark Stratton found marvel and solace along the rarely sailed flight path of the largest birds on Earth.

04/02/2025

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03/02/2025

🐋 New research reveals some whales can live up to 150 years — double what we thought!

Imagine that some of these giants were alive when Moby Dick was written back in 1851.

Read Mark Stratton's article delving into the fascinating new whale research...

New research has found southern right-whales are capable of living over 150 years, which has implications about how we view whales and how to conserve them.

29/01/2025

🐋 The chance to see narwhals in the wild is rare, but when it happens, it's nothing short of magical.

🚢 How a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with hundreds of narwhals is a reminder of the importance of protecting nature.

Have you ever seen a narwhal? Share your thoughts or dream destinations with us!

An origina story of how a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with hundreds of narwhals is a reminder of the importance of protecting nature.