Should I Book On A Brand New Ship?
Unless it is an identical sister ship operated by a long-standing company with a proven Antarctica track record, a new ship in its first season carries risks that a discounted rate rarely compensates for.
Choosing Your Voyage
51 posts — Articles for travelers who have decided to go to Antarctica and are researching ships, routes, and timing.
Antarctica Operators Can, and Do, Go Out of Business
Travel companies in the expedition industry have failed before, sometimes without warning, sometimes after years of looking perfectly stable. There is no way to guarantee it won't happen to the company you book with. There are ways to limit your exposure if it does.
Is Antarctica Safe?
Deaths happen on Antarctica expeditions every year, and the overwhelming majority are health-related, not accident-related.