Tag: Antarctic Tour Operators, IAATO

Monday, November 10th 2025 - 20:22 UTC
Antarctica expedition company flies guests in helicopter to Emperor penguins island

Quark Expeditions announced that by using two twin-engine helicopters from the Ultramarine, it brought guests to the remote Snow Hill Island Emperor penguin colony. “After months of in-depth preparation, the expedition team took to the skies at dawn with our two twin-engine Airbus helicopters to deliver our guests to the famed Emperor penguin colony,” said Expedition Leader Ryan McDevitt.
Monday, December 12th 2022 - 11:58 UTC
Cruise association and IAATO express concern over recent rare tragic incidents in Antarctica

The Cruise Lines International Association, Clia, has moved to reassure the industry's trade after a “rogue wave” hit Viking Polaris killing one passenger, and injuring four others on a cruise in Antarctica. The accident on the expedition ship took place on November 29, a couple of weeks after two people died during a Zodiac excursion on a Quark Expeditions sailing in the polar region.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 10:22 UTC
Chilean company announces first Antarctic cruise on 3 December, from Punta Arenas

A Chilean company Antarctica21 is planning 17 Antarctica cruises this coming season, leaving from Punta Arenas, the first of which is scheduled for December 3rd, with an only vessel the Magellan Explorer.
Monday, July 1st 2019 - 18:40 UTC
New Acting Executive Director for IAATO

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) confirmed the appointment of Dr. Terry Shaller as Acting Executive Director of IAATO. Mark van der Hulst, Chair of IAATO’s Executive Committee, said, “Terry will lead the Secretariat and work with the Executive Committee to further IAATO’s mission to advocate and promote safe, environmentally responsible private-sector travel to Antarctica.
Tuesday, September 19th 2017 - 09:54 UTC
Joint AECO/IAATO conference to promote responsible polar tourism

More than 90 representatives from the Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruise industry will gather in Iceland for the second AECO/IAATO conference to be held in October 1/4. The topic of the conference is evolution and new challenges in the polar tourism industry.
Monday, August 21st 2017 - 09:04 UTC
Australian millennials targeting Antarctica, according to Aussie travel industry

Millennials are known for their wanderlust — their desire to explore the world and experience the unknown. But that obsession with an authentic, off-the-beaten-path travel experience isn’t leaving many countries left on their bucket-list — which is why a surprising destination is having its moment.
Friday, February 19th 2016 - 04:49 UTC
New study reveals patterns in Antarctic tourism: more visitors but highly concentrated in area

Results from a new study examining 20 years of commercial cruise activity in the Antarctic Peninsula region have important implications for Antarctic visitor management. The paper was published online this week in the journal Antarctic Science, according to the latest release from IAATO.
Monday, December 22nd 2014 - 22:28 UTC
Travellers advised to check before flying a drone in Antarctica

IAATO warns security measures essential for this relatively new activity. Tour operators may have to ban the use of unmanned vehicles out of environmental concerns
Wednesday, August 27th 2014 - 20:13 UTC
South Georgia expecting 64 cruise vessel calls this coming season

The number of cruise ship visits to South Georgia is set to increase by at least 10% in the forthcoming 2014/15 season, according to the July edition of the South Georgia Newsletter.
Friday, July 18th 2014 - 07:52 UTC
IAATO commends Norwegian court for convicting violator of Antarctic Treaty

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has commended the Nord-Troms District Court for convicting Jarle Andhøy of violating the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.