by Fiona Brijnath | Nov 1, 2016 | News
In an agreement signed by 24 countries and the EU on Friday 28 October 2016, the Ross Sea in Antarctica will become the world’s largest protected marine park. Fishing (including krill and whales) will be banned in a protected zone of the size of France and Spain...
by Fiona Brijnath | Nov 1, 2016 | News
I’m recently back from the 16th Shackleton Autumn School held in Athy, County Kildare, Ireland, birthplace of the great Sir Ernest Shackleton. The Shackleton Museum, where the event is held, is the only permanent museum dedicated to Shackleton in the world, and it’s...
by Fiona Brijnath | Sep 28, 2016 | The High Arctic, Trip Reports
Seasoned Arcturus traveller Peter Wright relives his recent late season Arctic voyage. In September, even though the weather can be less settled, there is still much to see and experience – as his report shows. September 2016 “Thank you for yet another...
by Fiona Brijnath | Sep 1, 2016 | News
New loyalty scheme will benefit returning Sea Spirit passengers Sea Spirit has proved so popular that, less than two years since commencing operation in the Arctic and Antarctic, an unforeseen number of passengers have already booked another trip on her. As a result...
by Fiona Brijnath | Aug 24, 2016 | E News Dispatches
All the latest from Peru, fascinating excursions and things to do in Morocco, Indian festivals to build into your itinerary and great new accommodation in Rajasthan and Ladakh, exciting new trips in Russia plus early booking and last minute offers for the Arctic and...
