SEPTEMBER 25, 2026  •   BY ExplorEarth Editor

Ushuaia has long dominated ship-based travel to Antarctica, but a growing network of alternative gateways is changing the journey south. From Chilean fly-cruises to new departures from Stanley, we look at why where an Antarctic expedition begins increasingly matters. (⏱️4-minute read)

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026  •   BY ExplorEarth Editor

Expedition ships are often judged by passenger numbers, but size alone reveals surprisingly little about time ashore, activities, Zodiacs, guides and the experience onboard. (⏱️4-minute read)

SEPTEMBER 04, 2026  •   BY Danielle Fear

PROMOTED CONTENT: Thirty-five years after founding Aurora Expeditions, Greg Mortimer is still leading voyages into the world’s wildest places. We explore the people, ships and pioneering spirit behind AE Expeditions. (⏱️4-minute read)