An increasing number of luxurious expedition cruises and cruise-only voyages on larger liners has brought a surge of ...

Antarctica is the fifth largest continent in the world, virtually uninhabited because of how cold it is and how much of the ...

Operators including Celebrity, Norwegian and Princess now offer “cruise only” visits that allow passengers to see Antarctica without actually touching down on the pristine and fragile tundra.

For decades Antarctica has reeled from a series of ocean ... "We’ve seen this 'greening' in the Arctic as tundra is getting replaces by shrubs ('shrubification')," Meier said.

Antarctica is the fifth largest continent in ... Lemaire Channel and different boat guided tours are offered to see the frozen tundra. Different wildlife exists given the arctic temperatures ...

But after years of intense rehab and training he is poised to ski 566 miles (911km) of the Antarctic tundra for 40 days. He will also drag 242lbs (110kg) of kit with him including food and clothing.

Amidst the pristine white landscapes of Antarctica, a mysterious structure stands defiantly, piercing the ice and raising ...