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Scuba Diving in Antarctica
Apart from spider crabs, peacock worms, dogfish, crabs, sea squirts, soft corals, sea butterflies, giant kelp walls and many species …
Our Top Picks for the Sylvia Earle’s First Season
To celebrate the inaugural season of the Sylvia Earle, we’ve selected our top picks of adventures you could experience to …
Why Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 100 year legacy lives on
Wednesday 5 January 2022 marked the 100th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest polar pioneers, Sir Ernest Shackleton. …
Which Antarctic expedition is right for me? A Guide to our Antarctic Itineraries
Not sure which Antarctic itinerary is right for you? Use this guide on ways to explore Antarctica to find your …
Sea Kayaking in Antarctica
Sea kayaking in Antarctica is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to immerse yourself in the frozen seventh continent. To the …
6 New Ways to Explore Antarctica in 2023 & 2024
With the release of our new Antarctic, Arctic & Global Season Brochure, we are offering 6 new ways to explore …
Bucket-list destinations to suit every traveller
Because AE Expeditions visits some of the most unique places in the world, compiling this list of bucket-list destinations wasn’t …
What to pack for a trip to the polar regions
When packing for your holiday, do you have trouble deciding between what to take versus leave at home? If so, …
How can we help endangered penguins in Antarctica?
As a group, penguins are one of the two most threatened seabird species in the world. According to Birdlife International, …
Stories from Antarctica: I pinched myself to see that I wasn’t dreaming
Here’s Karen Hollands’ top insights from her recent expedition to Antarctica. This was my first time travelling to Antarctica, and …
Stories from Antarctica: An expedition like no other
Amelya Grey, AE Expeditions BDM, on why her recent Antarctic Explorer voyage was an expedition like no other. Antarctica – …
Snorks have more fun… In Antarctica!
Thinking about going snorkelling in Antarctica? Here’s a first-timer’s experience exploring ice-speckled bays on a recent Antarctic Explorer expedition. It …
Howard’s Top 5 Tips for Antarctic First-Timers
First time travelling to Antarctica? Here’s Howard’s top 5 tips to make the most of your expedition. About Howard Whelan …
The Things to Know Before you Go: Travelling with Confidence in 2022
Get back to adventure and travel with confidence in 2022! Here are the answers to your top travel questions and …
Antarctica 2022 | 23 Special Offer
Small Expeditions, Extraordinary Adventures In celebration of the success of our latest season, we are offering travellers unbeatable offers for …
Dr. Sylvia Earle to Host World First Antarctica Climate Expedition
Registrations of Interest now Open for Dr. Sylvia Earle’s World-First Antarctic Climate Expedition “February 2023 will be a moment in …
Volcanos, Icebergs and Pyramids: Three of the World’s Best Dive Spots
Stop Dreaming, Start Planning for 2022 & Beyond Have you been looking for the next most exciting and adventurous place …
Download your own Arctic vs Antarctica Infographic
The Polar Difference They are at polar ends of the earth, but how different really is Antarctica to the Arctic? …
Is Antarctica a Country?
While there are no countries in Antarctica, seven nations have laid claim to parts of it: Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, France, Norway, Chile, and Argentina. The Antarctica Treaty, signed in 1959, brought nations together to share the continent in peace and cooperation.
How Much Does A Trip To Antarctica Cost?
International travel trends indicate that travellers want to visit more remote places, seeking a genuine connection with nature and untouched …
Discover the Legacy of Douglas Mawson at Antarctica’s Mawson’s Hut
Who was Douglas Mawson and why did he go to Antarctica? “Who is Douglas Mawson”, and “why did he go …
Why is Antarctica colder than the Arctic?
Antarctica and the Arctic are the two coldest places on earth. The polar regions are known for their vast, glittering …
A comparison: Arctic vs Antarctica
Antarctica and the Arctic have many things in common: they’re both cold, icy and home to an array of wonderful …
AE Expeditions named World’s Leading Polar Expedition Operator 2020
AE Expeditions are absolutely thrilled to have received one of the highest honours in global travel and tourism, named “The …