ame":"Active Adventures","id":"1tdpevrJPqWGKF5VpC9mRn","slug":"active-adventures","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Ancient Cultures","id":"ibu9tVf8jwFDcTiVacdVx","slug":"ancient-cultures","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Ancient Kingdoms","id":"6Q5DRBzF6GO2ZgPxvFxwjN","slug":"ancient-kingdoms","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Archaeological Treasures","id":"25P8flkDGtrofqNcHACrjq","slug":"archaeological-treasures","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Architecture","id":"3mH8NifbVQ3wzV1MKq6KC7","slug":"architecture","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Blue-footed Boobie","id":"Vzyhcueoks33WCgG2p3lg","slug":"blue-footed-boobie","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"City tours","id":"7LbLpEDSv4Wdv5GqUsbToV","slug":"city-tours","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Coastal Nature and Wildlife","id":"6pEYTNcXta12KCG8ytiHZy","slug":"coastal-nature-and-wildlife","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Costa Rica","id":"6Cl6CMGhJGT2boOnjIDXfL","slug":"costa-rica","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Culinary Delights","id":"23EmbN8XUElADSlgwVyh7i","slug":"culinary-delights","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Exotic Wildlife","id":"4kZ4ftz7hXK7oIWc6W7GsJ","slug":"exotic-wildlife","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Food \u0026 culture","id":"2CriQfTnjW2757SM3RhaO0","slug":"food-and-culture","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Galápagos Islands","id":"6RnOnBsLLLaB1Hfhkvwx7Y","slug":"galapagos-islands","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Jungle ruins","id":"7rxDILlZT6xOuczkHyhUn2","slug":"jungle-ruins","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Kayaking","id":"6QYmxXcVra3n1BalglPANM","slug":"kayaking","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Mayan History","id":"4QiyfC6beElx3KZJFOKwVz","slug":"mayan-hstory","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Monkeys","id":"1knXsV3e2I3h0vIyBZStho","slug":"monkeys","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Nature Walks","id":"WLqeUkGQ8rc62qTo1mFmS","slug":"nature-walks","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Old civilizations","id":"4GZk4oBCQkxJHmGbMh5I7b","slug":"old-civilizations","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Onboard Lectures","id":"7kIRKI9tohBGuSpjZXE8a4","slug":"onboard-lectures","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Paddle Boarding","id":"1r4D28MDKmDgjqv6XIlSce","slug":"paddle-boarding","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Panama Canal","id":"7dH9CFVBmHcW0ys1ykf19W","slug":"panama-canal","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Photography","id":"dl0bTxedlYkEnescTnCZv","slug":"photography","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Rainforests","id":"mEVYdCLspoh1CHCMdj1b5","slug":"rainforests","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Safaris","id":"72F8BAbDAmCQ81I3c6wDqM","slug":"safaris","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Saltwater Hippos","id":"3tXnQjADP4a5Q0Eoy3mpOW","slug":"saltwater-hippos","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Sapphire-blue Waters","id":"4q9v4sLOzCskQPVEqY8UxT","slug":"sapphire-blue-waters","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Science Center","id":"6NiDuKXKaxUL1Y4N2VrrLR","slug":"science-center","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Seafaring History","id":"2QQboy8tjMLeXlABFKISj8","slug":"seafaring-history","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Sea turtles","id":"2jL2o5ZFH6wIf5UguqrMB7","slug":"sea-turtles","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Shore Excursions","id":"1INDwPqHhF2ln2RCkcjg0b","slug":"shore-excursions","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Spectacular Scenery","id":"6YYvfq0T2LMZJIc3hLAIJA","slug":"spectacular-scenery","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"The Lost City","id":"4ObDWFl4jwhlqQptt1UcTn","slug":"the-lost-city","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Tropical Fish","id":"5DQWTEUAwlKbr7JrpOz9Vw","slug":"tropical-fish","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Yoga and Meditation","id":"1uVYSA2264xqdVO4pD7r1X","slug":"yoga-and-meditation","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/woy73X9PZeStjT9T4Wj1E/67e01a5a9cfe9661fbba48f4ba0b01f4/Caribbean__Ms_Fram_Photo_Dietmar_Denger.jpg","imageAlt":"Caribbean, MS Fram"},{"body":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"As a place of sub-zero temperatures and harsh winds, it is an understatement to say that Antarctica does not make for a very pleasant habitat. That is, at least, for most animals. But the animals that do live here aren’t like most animals. Each one of them is an inspiring story of adaptability, resilience and cooperation. Let’s meet a few of them.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Icons of the continent","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Eight of the world’s 17 species of penguins can be found in Antarctica and in the sub-Antarctic area. They include Adélie, chinstrap, gentoo, king, macaroni, rockhopper, emperor and Magellanic penguins. Around twelve million penguins reside in the relatively mild conditions on the Antarctic Peninsula.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"You will never forget going ashore to visit a penguin colony. Yes, they are very loud, and no one will ever describe their smell as enchanting, but you won’t care. Even if we are sure to keep our distance so as not to disturb them, witnessing these charming creatures shuffling around as they go about their business is something that will stay with you forever.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"A coat fit for a penguin","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"All penguins living in Antarctica have feathers devoted entirely to insulation. Penguin feathers are short, densely packed and, cleverly, also overlap. The structure and arrangement of their feathers helps them trap air all around their bodies. A thick coat of fat just beneath the skin completes the armour the hot-blooded penguins need not only to survive but thrive in the coldest place on earth.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The giants below surface","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The Antarctic Ocean is a feeding ground for several whale species: blue, fin, humpback, minke, orcas, southern right and sperm whales. You might see these magnificent giants surfacing near the ship and even breaching acrobatically and dramatically out of the water.\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Deep breaths","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Whales are not fish; they belong to the mammal species known as cetaceans. And like any other mammal, whales need to breathe. This forces them up to the surface every 20 minutes or so. All of the whale species seen in Antarctica have had to migrate from afar, usually swimming thousands of miles. That’s a lot of breaths just to get here. Even with an abundance of food triggered by the Antarctic summer’s 24-hour sunlight, whales never forget to take a break from their around-the-clock feeding frenzy to surface and breathe.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Seal sanctuary","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"With their bulbous body and head, short snout, and deep, expressive, soulful eyes, there are few animals that will capture your heart like the Weddell seal. A Weddell seal pup just multiplies that cuteness factor by ten.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Due to their thick layer of blubber and fur, Antarctic seals are extremely well-adapted to the freezing conditions. Six different species of seal live in Antarctic waters: Ross, Weddell, crabeater, leopard, fur and elephant seals. Four of these species are ice-habitat specialists, breeding on the sea ice in spring. Leopard and Ross seals tend to be solitary, whereas Weddell and crabeater seals form breeding groups or colonies.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Seals are carnivorous and, depending on species, eat fish, squid or krill. The leopard seal will also eat penguins and other seals. Seals can dive to more than 600 m in search of food and have specially adapted eyes for underwater vision in low light levels. While underwater, seals call to one another, and this can sometimes be heard above on the ice.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"It’s all in the ears","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"There are two natural groups of seals: true seals and fur seals. True seals differ from fur seals, such as sea lions, in that they have no outer ears and can’t walk on all-fours. Fur seals are also smaller, with adult females weighing only 150 kg. True seals on the other hand, can be massive. A male elephant seal, for example, can weigh an impressive 4 tonnes!","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Birdwatcher’s paradise","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Penguins aren’t the only birds in Antarctica. Of the countless reasons to go on an expedition cruise to Antarctica, experiencing the rich birdlife is definetly one of them. Apart from the penguins, the Pink-faced Sheatbill is the only bird native to Antarctica. But the region is a true birdwatcher’s paradise that draws millions of birds across 46 non-native species. Keep your eyes peeled for wandering albatrosses, shearwaters, giant petrels, storm petrels, blue-eyed shags, diving petrels, cormorants, sheathbills, skuas, gulls and terns.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Antarctica is the only continent with no significant plant life and no native land mammals, reptiles, or amphibians. Even in the extreme environment of Antarctica, life not only survives but thrives. Its icy seas, isolated icebergs and snow-driven deserts are home to wildlife that surprise and charm all who visit them.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"wildlife-in-antarctica","title":"Wildlife in Antarctica","tags":[{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Penguins","id":"3kFURVrvkuujMFiNfmjJYj","slug":"penguins","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Birds","id":"4z80je61agrmbNh09e6hGs","slug":"birds","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Seals","id":"2KlRq5WhzcVQTLkPWk4u9v","slug":"seals","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/5kDmadH89kHJuCVGu34bhB/c307540e653a0f1655a3ba11322840f0/Penguins-Galindez-Island-Antarctica-HGR-141585_1920-_Photo_Ingemund_Ska_lnes.jpg","imageAlt":"Penguins on Galindez Island, Antarctica. Photo: Ingemund Skålnes"},{"body":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Extended relatives","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The Arctic is home to six seal species: harp, hooded, ringed, bearded, spotted, and ribbon. These remarkable marine mammals are insulated with thick layers of blubber and fur, which allows them to search for food at depths of more than 6,500 feet in icy water and holding their breath for up to two hours.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Weighing up to 2 tonnes, walruses are the largest of the pinniped order which seals are also members of. These leathery carnivores lack the fur that seals have, relying instead on blubber and their ability to slow their heartbeat to survive the frigid water. Walruses are incredibly social animals that lie together on the ice, barking at each other.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Toothy tools","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The scientific name for a walrus is Odobenus rosmarus, which is Latin for “tooth-walking seahorse”. This is appropriate as their iconic tusks are actually canine teeth, and have been known to grow up to 37 inches! Males have bigger tusks than females, and the tusks never stop growing throughout their lives. They can be used as tools to help a walrus haul itself onto ice floes, or as weapons to help males defend their territory.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Polar predators","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The natural predators of ringed and bearded seals, polar bears are endemic to the North Pole. With brilliant white fur and a standing height of up to ten feet, these solitary bears are a sight to behold. Look closely at the snowy landscape to see if you can spot one!\r\nPolar bears are born in dens dug into deep snow drifts on the land, but then spend most of their life on the sea ice, depending on the ocean for food. Because of this, they are the only bear species to be considered marine mammals. You might catch a glimpse of one of these rare creatures along the shoreline.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"A warm invisibility cloak","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Beneath their distinctive white coat, the skin of polar bears is actually jet black, helping it retain sunlight it absorbs through its hair. Their fur doesn’t even contain any white pigment but is instead made up of hollow hairs that scatter visible light, keeping them camouflaged against the sea ice. A dense layer of underfur and a further layer of blubber insulates the body, keeping the polar bear warm.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Summer neighbours","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"You might think a place so often covered in snow is no place for a herbivore. However, large herds of musk oxen and caribou graze side by side in the summer months, feeding off tundra grasses and plants. As the temperature drops and snowfall increases in winter, they part ways. The caribou migrate south to a more sheltered climate, while the musk oxen stay put.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"If you see a herd of caribou, you might notice that even their noses and hooves are covered in hair. The fur under their hooves gives them a good grip when walking on ice, while the hair covering their noses warms frigid air before it reaches their lungs. You may notice a musk ox’s shaggy coat, but it’s the strong odour that the males emit during mating season which has inspired the ox’s name.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Regenerative antlers","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"What sets caribou apart from others in the deer family is that both males and females grow antlers. In the early stages of development, they’re covered in a layer of soft fuzz, called velvet, which provides nutrients to the antlers and promotes growth. Once they have finished growing, the caribou sheds the velvet, exposing sharp, red stained antlers. Shortly after this, the antlers themselves fall off, and regrow over the next year","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Masters of disguise","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The two-feet tall Arctic hare has been gifted with an incredible adaptation: a colour-changing coat. In the winter, a sleeping hare could be easily mistaken for a large snowball, and in the summer, its fur appears a blue-grey colour matching the rocks and vegetation of the area. This, along with their ability to reach speeds of 40 mph, proves invaluable when trying to evade their main predator, the Arctic fox.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Summer is so short in the areas of the Northwest Passage where we sail that the Arctic hares that live there don’t get much of a chance to change their coat colour, instead remaining white for the year.\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The Northwest Passage is an unspoiled oasis across the High Arctic. Its animal life of musk oxen, caribou, seals and polar bears migrate to more comfortable climes or adapt to the icy landscape.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"wildlife-in-the-northwest-passage","title":"Wildlife in the Northwest Passage","tags":[{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Arctic Wildlife","id":"52ie53YHvM0Kfv1NDsq6qP","slug":"arctic-wildlife","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Authentic Arctic Expedition","id":"2XGMTi1iRxnN1aVgLiRD9U","slug":"authentic-arctic-expedition","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"The Arctic Frontier","id":"1sxFl9bsOhmYfkrHjWrVRs","slug":"the-arctic-frontier","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Polar bears","id":"Ehb1ZZwrnt7YITXH7R7VZ","slug":"polar-bears","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Narwhal","id":"AvKb1uJ9bcqZbQxnXApDY","slug":"narwhal","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Beluga","id":"1WI5gFpmsGbYd5J35PuIiM","slug":"beluga","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Muskox","id":"3A2hgL8IhqtYxkAHj1bISe","slug":"muskox","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Caribou","id":"292S4F76d90IU0oiSCtmzU","slug":"caribou","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Walrus","id":"2ezVBoFeZlTbShRNzdxcCx","slug":"walrus","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Seals","id":"2KlRq5WhzcVQTLkPWk4u9v","slug":"seals","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Bowhead Whales","id":"7opSxpte4tWmgqUlWauEIx","slug":"bowhead-whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Tales of the Arctic","id":"3ER6xBSFKrlgEgbKeL7cCg","slug":"tales-of-the-arctic","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/b9kOt6dP6J2Q2lIyrIADd/7f3908d4855de42c37a37467bc67920c/Cambridge-Bay-Canada-HGR-148839_1920-_Photo_Getty_Images.jpg","imageAlt":"Arctic Fox, Cambridge Bay, Canada"},{"body":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"A floating forest","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"If you ask a sailor or a Caribbean beachgoer about sargassum seaweed, they’ll likely tell you how much of a nuisance these floating forests can be for ships and swimmers alike. However, a marine biologist might instead tell you how these golden seaweed mats float around in tropical parts of the Atlantic and provide food and shelter for hatchling sea turtles and over 100 species of fish. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Soaring above the sea","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"On our transoceanic cruises, you’ll be treated to views of a sapphire sea and many of the creatures that live in it. But don’t forget to look up! The skies above the Atlantic contain a variety of seabird species. Many, like the Bridled Tern and the Brown Noddy, rely on the sea for food and only land briefly to breed. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"While sailing closer to the equator, look out for tropical seabirds. You might have an encounter with a booby, which was apparently named after the Spanish word ’","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"italic"}],"value":"bobo","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"‘, meaning ’stupid‘, because of its lack of fear when landing on ships. This made it an easy meal for hungry sailors. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Off the coasts of South or Central America, look out for frigatebirds soaring above on thin wings, stalking other birds to snatch their prey. This strategy, known as ’kleptoparasitism‘, allows the frigatebird to expend less energy when foraging, although it requires much agility. Also called ’Man-o’-War‘ birds, frigatebirds will even harass other birds until they regurgitate food they’ve already eaten, which the frigatebirds will then take for themselves. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"When sea and sky meet","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"You may spot a peculiar fish ’flying‘ over the water. There are 40 species of flying fish, which seem to blur the line between bird and sea creature. They’re an invaluable food source for hungry seabirds out on the open sea, which can pick flying fish off the ocean’s surface as they try to escape from underwater predators. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The ’flight‘ of the flying fish begins underwater, where it picks up speed before breaking the surface, opening its wing-like pectoral fins, while keeping the lower fork of its tail in the water. It then uses the lower fork of its tail to propel itself forward before dropping into the water with a splash. The use of the tail allows it to glide much further than it could by momentum alone nature. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Ocean air-breathers","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Always be on the lookout for whales and dolphins! Despite living in the sea, they’re actually mammals, so you might spot one coming to the surface and blowing water and air through its blowhole. Seeing the spectacular twirls of a spinner dolphin or the smiling face of a bottlenose is sure to make your day. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"In the open, tropical ocean, you may spot sea turtles among large mats of sargassum seaweed, or catch a glimpse of one surfacing for air. These shelled reptiles can hold their breath for several hours at a time, feeding on eelgrass, crabs, fish, molluscs and other marine animals hundreds of feet below the surface. ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\r","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The Atlantic is the planet’s second-largest ocean, and it’s a biodiverse world that’s home to an array of wildlife. As you sail, keep an eye out for some of its most visible life forms.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"wildlife-in-the-transoceanic","title":"Wildlife in the Transoceanic","tags":[{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Flying Fish","id":"20uZOFhWjvmvdh7cj9gXvY","slug":"flying-fish","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Dolphins","id":"jSQ9xxGcBzavAljh4O3OU","slug":"dolphins","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Birds","id":"4z80je61agrmbNh09e6hGs","slug":"birds","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/26qGJVGownPgqY9sIxvW65/8e35db7eb19cbb796ca7ec959b37222a/Chiriguano-Bay-Antarctica-HGR-151240_1920-_Photo_Espen_Mills.jpg","imageAlt":"Chiriguano Bay, Antarctica - Photo: Espen Mills"},{"body":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Whales are the largest animals on Earth reaching up to 100 feet and weighing 200 tons. These gentle ocean giants are top of the food chain, so they play a hugely important role in the overall health of the marine environment. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"When you embark on an expedition cruise, you’ll be exploring some of the most remote and pristine places on the planet where wildlife lives free. Our expedition itineraries are not completely set in stone, often our captains will divert course to grasp new opportunities such as wildlife watching, giving you greater opportunities to spot these beautiful creatures in their natural habitats.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\n\n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\n\n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"From the icy landscapes of Antarctica to the tropical waters of Costa Rica, whales can often be easier to find than you think… here are the top destinations to spot whales and the best times to see them.\n\n\n\n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"top-destinations-for-whale-watching","title":"Top 7 destinations for Whale Watching","tags":[{"name":"Antarctica","id":"1bcGnQDn4TQ7ZmaSPGBFI6","slug":"antarctica","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Arctic Wildlife","id":"52ie53YHvM0Kfv1NDsq6qP","slug":"arctic-wildlife","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Antarctic Circle","id":"2bNa9rkmWYQkBwZAOvYZHf","slug":"antarctic-circle","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Paradise Bay","id":"3yGs0u3PolzYmWMlgB2IJW","slug":"paradise-bay","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Humpback Whales","id":"1OsrLq7CXIWejiXiOxWI5h","slug":"humpback-whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Coastal Adventures","id":"iu5nywysZ4UPqOzWSllX8","slug":"coastal-adventures","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Arctic Archipelago","id":"6Nh61zjxjBFSqbOOL9h8G8","slug":"arctic-archipelago","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Arctic Circle","id":"15DvpKFdW9obHFYFUrkI2K","slug":"arctic-circle","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife Watching","id":"2JkXRIKHI1QFsZ0jVBxKtZ","slug":"wildlife-watching","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Icebergs","id":"1rKYyhgj6xh1c8aG6UooSA","slug":"icebergs","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Glacier","id":"2bpqtDMpO8AEn66NSCpvQu","slug":"glacier","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Costa Rica","id":"6Cl6CMGhJGT2boOnjIDXfL","slug":"costa-rica","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Falkland Islands","id":"4wk5x9St8wHgsU8XXKz58I","slug":"falkland-islands","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Greenland","id":"2yo1LbyTqmriY1qv3mQoYA","slug":"greenland","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Iceland","id":"mr8grWTChzAW2i9YDDKrK","slug":"iceland","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Norway","id":"elpwC2RmGjfpzOzxcKE9k","slug":"norway","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Antarctica","id":"1bcGnQDn4TQ7ZmaSPGBFI6","slug":"antarctica","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Alaska","id":"4Xt1tiWXvLVPEXlezxObbK","slug":"alaska","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/3gwhxnaFXsTAAhnwAbyYxQ/169db765174b2b9720d8c5441c59b282/Humpback_whale_in_Alaska_Photo_John_Chardine_Hurtigruten_Expeditions.jpg","imageAlt":"Humpback whale in Alaska - Photo Credit: John Chardine"},{"body":null,"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"ORCA is one of the UK’s leading whale and dolphin conservation charities, dedicated to the long-term protection of these beautiful animals and their habitats in the UK and European waters.\n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"orca","title":"ORCA","tags":[{"name":"Citizen Science","id":"75x5ok1Y6kUuK5M7kySkxS","slug":"citizen-science","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"MS Otto Sverdrup","id":"7wRFZQzQKsEXLBkMs2jPzt","slug":"ms-otto-sverdrup","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"MS Maud","id":"1ga4L5rtGMHVVt16BI2uZ7","slug":"ms-maud","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Arctic Wildlife","id":"52ie53YHvM0Kfv1NDsq6qP","slug":"arctic-wildlife","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Humpback Whales","id":"1OsrLq7CXIWejiXiOxWI5h","slug":"humpback-whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife Watching","id":"2JkXRIKHI1QFsZ0jVBxKtZ","slug":"wildlife-watching","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Marine Life","id":"1XtDRLHV3s6n6VTOXWl7l1","slug":"marine-life","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/1rXYgo0RLPa4kGiN29yuC5/1d4e584f2b77457420f2b7fca63d95d4/712A0220_copy.jpg","imageAlt":"ORCA Specialist onboard MS Maud. Photo: Tom Woodstock / Ultrasharp"},{"body":null,"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Happywhale, a global Citizen Science project, was established in 2015 to record whale sightings and build a better understanding of these magnificent creatures. \n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"happywhale","title":"Happywhale","tags":[{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Humpback Whales","id":"1OsrLq7CXIWejiXiOxWI5h","slug":"humpback-whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife Watching","id":"2JkXRIKHI1QFsZ0jVBxKtZ","slug":"wildlife-watching","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Science Center","id":"6NiDuKXKaxUL1Y4N2VrrLR","slug":"science-center","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Science \u0026 geology","id":"46KgcPo642LKZMpUIi7RlL","slug":"science-and-geology","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Citizen Science","id":"75x5ok1Y6kUuK5M7kySkxS","slug":"citizen-science","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Bowhead Whales","id":"7opSxpte4tWmgqUlWauEIx","slug":"bowhead-whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Marine Life","id":"1XtDRLHV3s6n6VTOXWl7l1","slug":"marine-life","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/5IHYhIzLcilbfwLvvzjIZq/7ff2d5caf5909cda98334a48ca7d46d0/YURI-CHOUFOUR-20220211-WILHELMINABAY-YURICHOUFOUR-04588-13942279-Photo_Yuri_Matisse_Choufour_1920.jpg","imageAlt":"Markings on a whale's fluke in Wilhelmina Bay, Antarctica. Photo Credit: Yuri Choufour"},{"body":null,"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Discover why for Lead Activity Guide Rubio, there isn't much difference between MS Maud and his kayak. \n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"meet-the-crew-lead-activity-guide","title":"Antonio Rubio | Lead Activity Guide","tags":[{"name":"Antarctica","id":"1bcGnQDn4TQ7ZmaSPGBFI6","slug":"antarctica","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Arctic Wildlife","id":"52ie53YHvM0Kfv1NDsq6qP","slug":"arctic-wildlife","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Antarctic Circle","id":"2bNa9rkmWYQkBwZAOvYZHf","slug":"antarctic-circle","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Paradise Bay","id":"3yGs0u3PolzYmWMlgB2IJW","slug":"paradise-bay","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Humpback Whales","id":"1OsrLq7CXIWejiXiOxWI5h","slug":"humpback-whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Coastal Adventures","id":"iu5nywysZ4UPqOzWSllX8","slug":"coastal-adventures","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Arctic Archipelago","id":"6Nh61zjxjBFSqbOOL9h8G8","slug":"arctic-archipelago","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Arctic Circle","id":"15DvpKFdW9obHFYFUrkI2K","slug":"arctic-circle","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife Watching","id":"2JkXRIKHI1QFsZ0jVBxKtZ","slug":"wildlife-watching","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Icebergs","id":"1rKYyhgj6xh1c8aG6UooSA","slug":"icebergs","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Glacier","id":"2bpqtDMpO8AEn66NSCpvQu","slug":"glacier","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Costa Rica","id":"6Cl6CMGhJGT2boOnjIDXfL","slug":"costa-rica","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Falkland Islands","id":"4wk5x9St8wHgsU8XXKz58I","slug":"falkland-islands","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Greenland","id":"2yo1LbyTqmriY1qv3mQoYA","slug":"greenland","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Iceland","id":"mr8grWTChzAW2i9YDDKrK","slug":"iceland","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Norway","id":"elpwC2RmGjfpzOzxcKE9k","slug":"norway","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Antarctica","id":"1bcGnQDn4TQ7ZmaSPGBFI6","slug":"antarctica","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Alaska","id":"4Xt1tiWXvLVPEXlezxObbK","slug":"alaska","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/61uIRPyuigcFsapp8aceOo/bace5553bf13f1edb5acf8c934602635/antonio-rubio-lead-activity-guide-expedition-team-ms-maud-credit-tom-woodstock-712A0101.jpg","imageAlt":"Antonio Rubio, Lead Activity Guide with the Expedition Team onboard MS Maud. Photo: Tom Woodstock / Ultrasharp"},{"body":null,"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"With a passion for travel and wildlife, Lauren is in the perfect place onboard MS Maud, sharing her knowledge and love for whales and dolphins. \n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"meet-the-crew-orca-specialist","title":"Lauren Peach | ORCA Specialist","tags":[{"name":"MS Maud","id":"1ga4L5rtGMHVVt16BI2uZ7","slug":"ms-maud","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Expedition Team","id":"P3qs4X7VAhC09yuXhwhgJ","slug":"expedition-team","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Citizen Science","id":"75x5ok1Y6kUuK5M7kySkxS","slug":"citizen-science","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Science Center","id":"6NiDuKXKaxUL1Y4N2VrrLR","slug":"science-center","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Onboard Lectures","id":"7kIRKI9tohBGuSpjZXE8a4","slug":"onboard-lectures","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Lectures and talks","id":"6hOTUAZFSiBop48xDxZXDn","slug":"lectures-and-talks","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Educational","id":"7F4afOIfk4ydt02dF9oNPq","slug":"educational","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife Watching","id":"2JkXRIKHI1QFsZ0jVBxKtZ","slug":"wildlife-watching","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/6iejZPkvlm63S7V5BuJ1Mu/6f31d61ec9e59178c2a9f63447d16c5a/lauren-peach-orca-credit-tom-woodstock-712A0024_copy.jpg","imageAlt":"Lauren Peach, ORCA Representative with the Expedition Team onboard MS Maud. Photo: Tom Woodstock / Ultrasharp"},{"body":null,"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Discover why this proud Ship Mother loves her role and the view out of her office window. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"meet-the-crew-hotel-manager","title":"Michelle Singleton | Hotel Manager","tags":[{"name":"Crew Bio","id":"2625XczAAgI32MaecWV3ba","slug":"crew-bio","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"MS Maud","id":"1ga4L5rtGMHVVt16BI2uZ7","slug":"ms-maud","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Northern Lights ","id":"18fcVgb4CILKe3613DWTLK","slug":"northern-lights","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Norway","id":"elpwC2RmGjfpzOzxcKE9k","slug":"norway","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"British Isles","id":"5tLNn7OrPwDnUdPz6RLae9","slug":"british-isles","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/faEOnvFyRal0mE3uCHw6z/2e3ed6b96a09f802ddb7111357d1079d/michelle-williams-hotel-manager-ms-maud-credit-tom-woodstock.jpg","imageAlt":"Michelle Singleton, Hotel Manager onboard MS Maud. Photo: Tom Woodstock / Ultrasharp"},{"body":null,"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"With his bubbly and smiley personality, there is no problem or query that Julio isn't able to help with. Loved by guests and crew he is the beating heart of MS Maud, be sure to ask him for local recommendations as well! \n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"meet-the-crew-reception-manager","title":"Julio Cesar Silva | Reception Manager","tags":[{"name":"Crew Bio","id":"2625XczAAgI32MaecWV3ba","slug":"crew-bio","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"MS Maud","id":"1ga4L5rtGMHVVt16BI2uZ7","slug":"ms-maud","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Norway","id":"elpwC2RmGjfpzOzxcKE9k","slug":"norway","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"North Cape","id":"1f3fgFaf8L1Tomht9wLtac","slug":"north-cape","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Shore Excursions","id":"1INDwPqHhF2ln2RCkcjg0b","slug":"shore-excursions","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Arctic Wildlife","id":"52ie53YHvM0Kfv1NDsq6qP","slug":"arctic-wildlife","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/6JgdqJQJUQWBYsdHEb1Zen/e3e2e1d7bc627162ab9d2ec4bb0f7e31/712A5193-Edit_copy.jpg","imageAlt":"Julio Cesar Silva, Reception Manager onboard MS Maud. Photo: Tom Woodstock / Ultasharp"},{"body":null,"teaser":{"nodeType":"document","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"paragraph","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"From making history as the first Chief Scientist across any cruise liner, to pioneering and growing the Science \u0026 Education programme into what it is today. Verena has crafted an iconic legacy - and she's not finished yet. ","marks":[],"data":{}}]}]},"slug":"science-team-chief-scientist","title":"Dr. Verena Meraldi | Chief Scientist","tags":[{"name":"Crew Bio","id":"2625XczAAgI32MaecWV3ba","slug":"crew-bio","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"MS Maud","id":"1ga4L5rtGMHVVt16BI2uZ7","slug":"ms-maud","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Northern Lights ","id":"18fcVgb4CILKe3613DWTLK","slug":"northern-lights","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Norway","id":"elpwC2RmGjfpzOzxcKE9k","slug":"norway","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"British Isles","id":"5tLNn7OrPwDnUdPz6RLae9","slug":"british-isles","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/4CE6YcqjTrMZ10v4QyoGJS/a613da5dcb91c160e9d8f7f3828f73cf/Verena-Meraldi-HGR-147895_1920-Photo_Andrea_Klaussner.jpg","imageAlt":"Verena Meraldi, Chief Scientist - Photo Credit: Andrea Klaussner"},{"body":null,"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Developing our understanding of Humpback whale behaviour, population structure, and biology across the Western Antarctic Peninsula.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"universidad-de-los-andes","title":"Universidad de Los Andes","tags":[{"name":"Citizen Science","id":"75x5ok1Y6kUuK5M7kySkxS","slug":"citizen-science","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"MS Otto Sverdrup","id":"7wRFZQzQKsEXLBkMs2jPzt","slug":"ms-otto-sverdrup","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"MS Maud","id":"1ga4L5rtGMHVVt16BI2uZ7","slug":"ms-maud","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Arctic Wildlife","id":"52ie53YHvM0Kfv1NDsq6qP","slug":"arctic-wildlife","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Humpback Whales","id":"1OsrLq7CXIWejiXiOxWI5h","slug":"humpback-whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife Watching","id":"2JkXRIKHI1QFsZ0jVBxKtZ","slug":"wildlife-watching","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Marine Life","id":"1XtDRLHV3s6n6VTOXWl7l1","slug":"marine-life","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/wR1d3VSFhghPbCNlWD5CY/5969eec9393eccbca9206566157b9f2b/WhaleResearch_Danco-77535_YuriChoufour.jpg","imageAlt":"Susana Caballero-Gaitan conducting Whale Research on Danco Islands, Antarctica. Photo Credit: Yuri Choufour."},{"body":null,"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"As one of the most vital resources on the planet, NIVA is conducting world-leading research to protect global water sources for years to come. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"norwegian-institute-for-water-research","title":"Norwegian Institute for Water Research","tags":[{"name":"Citizen Science","id":"75x5ok1Y6kUuK5M7kySkxS","slug":"citizen-science","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"MS Otto Sverdrup","id":"7wRFZQzQKsEXLBkMs2jPzt","slug":"ms-otto-sverdrup","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"MS Maud","id":"1ga4L5rtGMHVVt16BI2uZ7","slug":"ms-maud","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Arctic Wildlife","id":"52ie53YHvM0Kfv1NDsq6qP","slug":"arctic-wildlife","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Humpback Whales","id":"1OsrLq7CXIWejiXiOxWI5h","slug":"humpback-whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife Watching","id":"2JkXRIKHI1QFsZ0jVBxKtZ","slug":"wildlife-watching","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Marine Life","id":"1XtDRLHV3s6n6VTOXWl7l1","slug":"marine-life","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/1f8axwn0RU0z7YJqxCAiXS/06e51b45460de6ea14c1e34a7f643520/Science_Antarctica_HGR_161011_Photo_Espen_Mills.JPG","imageAlt":"Collecting water samples in Antarctica. Photo Credit: Espen Mills"},{"body":null,"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"From skiing to the South Pole dressed as a Penguin to quite literally falling in love along the Norwegian coastline - Henry's passion for understanding and experiencing the natural world is matched by his love for travel.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"guest-learning-coordinator","title":"Dr. Henry Evans | Guest Learning Coordinator","tags":[{"name":"Crew Bio","id":"2625XczAAgI32MaecWV3ba","slug":"crew-bio","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"MS Maud","id":"1ga4L5rtGMHVVt16BI2uZ7","slug":"ms-maud","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Northern Lights ","id":"18fcVgb4CILKe3613DWTLK","slug":"northern-lights","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Norway","id":"elpwC2RmGjfpzOzxcKE9k","slug":"norway","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"British Isles","id":"5tLNn7OrPwDnUdPz6RLae9","slug":"british-isles","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/3aFlg4PjidWbNYbPnhH8K8/ad6594497be23955f0403e241887c80c/Henry_-_HRX_picture-49-.jpg","imageAlt":"Dr. Henry Evans in front of MS Maud in Iceland. Credit: Dr. Henry Evans"},{"body":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"1. How did you wind up at Hurtigruten? ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"I was working for the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust at Port Lockroy and Hurtigruten was really helpful assisting with our logistics. I was impressed by how they give back to the community and I also made some good friends on board MS Fram! When I finished with the Heritage Trust I was asked if I would like to come and lecture on board trips to Antarctica. So I started as an Expedition Team member before coming Expedition Leader and moving into the office!","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"2. What is your favorite part of your job? ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Sailing on the ships and seeing how our guests react, especially in our Science and Education Program, also sharing my passion for Antarctica with our guests. We are here for them and it is very important that everyone in the company remembers that – sharing time with guests is a real highlight for me.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"3. What do you love about the company?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Hurtigruten is extremely forward thinking and trying to change the peoples’ behaviors through our Sustainability and Science and Education programs. This is an open door and we are setting ambitious targets that we hope to make a difference. ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://www.hurtigruten.com/group/sustainability/reports/esg/"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Accountability and transparency","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" are key – I feel we are very transparent which enables us to set targets and also challenge others. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"4. What is your favorite destination?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Antarctica – easy….","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"5. Most memorable/meaningful wildlife encounter?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"There are so many, but watching animals in their natural habitat, getting on with their daily business is just amazing, the more remote and extreme the better!","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"6. Tips for first-time cruisers?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Go with an open mind, sense of humor, and a pair of binoculars. Always keep a look out, you never know what you will see! ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"7. Favorite book about travel? Or travel tale?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Although not a travel book per se, ‘Worst Journey in the World’ by Apsley Cherry-Garrard is must read.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"8. What excites you about expedition travel? How do you see it changing? ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Having a journey with a meaning into the unexpected, you cannot set a fixed itinerary, so it is a true expedition. Coming across the unexpected and dealing with the weather is all a challenge, but also part of the joy.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The mix of onboard luxury and the off-ship harshness really provide stark contrasts on the day to day life but gives us the experience of what it was like for the explorers of the past. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"We will become more environmentally focused in the future and look at making sure we leave a positive impact on the places we sail. Seeing really is believing so we need to make sure people do understand the relationships and the fragility among the places we sail.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"9. What excites you about our role in preserving Antarctica for future generations? ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"When we go to places like Antarctica, we all have a responsibility to leave it in a better place than when we visited, so we need to give back. To quote Sir David Attenborough ‘People will not protect what they have not experienced.’ This is really important and the ethos of what we do, so ensuring our guests get a deep understanding of the places we sail and can make their own adjustments in their lives inspires me.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"With his nearly 30 years of polar exploration, Tudor Morgan is not only one of Hurtigruten’s most experienced Antarctic leaders, but also the world’s. We’re grateful to have him with us and for his time talking with us, telling stories, and reflecting on the future of Antarctic travel.","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"\n","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"stay-curious-tudor-morgan","title":"Stay Curious—An Interview with Tudor Morgan","tags":[{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Antarctica","id":"1bcGnQDn4TQ7ZmaSPGBFI6","slug":"antarctica","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Camping in Antarctica","id":"HoSqdPgTMh4tR7UeNrFUN","slug":"camping-in-antarctica","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Changing climate","id":"XyIdtcUdflinfFGlfzw7v","slug":"changing-climate","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Educational","id":"7F4afOIfk4ydt02dF9oNPq","slug":"educational","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Environmental commitment","id":"2NIYCatmhsfbBP3GGDIgVR","slug":"environmental-commitment","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Explorers programme","id":"3KVdkNAVZULdJggUIeip4k","slug":"explorers-programme","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Incredible Icescapes","id":"4jAWao4jFK6ZB4fTdPi3M5","slug":"incredible-icescapes","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Lectures and talks","id":"6hOTUAZFSiBop48xDxZXDn","slug":"lectures-and-talks","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Photography","id":"dl0bTxedlYkEnescTnCZv","slug":"photography","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Remote beauty","id":"5K03RcA20fSxHOEJ2lRWoI","slug":"remote-beauty","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Science Center","id":"6NiDuKXKaxUL1Y4N2VrrLR","slug":"science-center","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Shore Excursions","id":"1INDwPqHhF2ln2RCkcjg0b","slug":"shore-excursions","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Snowshoeing in Antarctica","id":"396Zm92qgRx0p4hGnVwn9G","slug":"snowshoeing-in-antarctica","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Spectacular Scenery","id":"6YYvfq0T2LMZJIc3hLAIJA","slug":"spectacular-scenery","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Whales","id":"1tQToF0cNtcnLUTo38xDTt","slug":"whales","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Penguins","id":"3kFURVrvkuujMFiNfmjJYj","slug":"penguins","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/5z76Rlkl5DK9VoOFd5Ufj0/a02240672707cea525a172ff93a872ef/2500_Tudor_Morgan_HGR_144469_Photo_Werner_Kruse.jpg","imageAlt":"US-Stay-Curious-Tudor-Morgan-IMG"},{"body":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"1. How long have you been with the company and where are you based? ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"I’m based out of Norway and have been full time since 2001. But I started in 1998. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"2. What drew you to Hurtigruten? ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Here in Norway, Hurtigruten is an institution. Everybody knows about it. During my years when I was studying law in Bergen, I would sit in the library and look out the window. I saw the ships coming in and out every day. It was this sort of mythical mystical aura. \n\nHurtigruten has a special status in Norway. So, I looked at them and had sea salt in my veins. I thought, “why don’t I try?” So I did. \n\nI started in the restaurant and cleaning the cabins, and it kind of grew on me. I was given more responsibility very quickly. The people before me, the ones who are now retired, saw something in me and gave me a chance. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"3. What is your favorite part of your job? Least?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"I think I have the best job in the company! I started when we were very young in expedition and I appreciate the freedom I had and still have to develop our program. I’ve been able to experiment, try new things, start a kayak program, start a snowshoe program, change landing sequences, the hiking program, the science program – it started with 2 small microscopes! \n\nI’m responsible for everything I do and the decisions I make, but I think my least favorite part is when it takes too long to move from concept to action. And I don’t like hearing “no, we cannot do it.” At least not without trying. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"4. What do you love about the company?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"There’s a reason why I’ve stuck with it. We’re genuine. We’re real. What I like more and more is that there is a huge focus on inclusion, being kind to each other, getting the best out of each other. That matters. There is a genuine way of interacting.\n\nThere’s room for possibilities to be yourself. I think that’s something that’s one of the key things I love and always have.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"5. What would you say to first time cruisers or folks who are new to Hurtigruten? ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"“Forget what you know about the traditional cruising concept.” ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"This is a different world. It’s adventure on a keel. You wouldn’t get more excitement going into the same areas even if you hired your own sailboat. There’s such a sense of adventure and every trip is custom made. We are in the arms of Mother Nature way more than other voyages. On our trips, you can be as much or as little a part of a group as you want. You connect on your own level.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"6. What is your favorite destination?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Northeast Greenland National Park.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"7. Most memorable or meaningful wildlife encounter?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"So many to choose from. I once saw an orca in Antarctica training the calves to hunt seals off an ice floe. So many nice polar bear sightings. ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"I think my favorite, though, is crossing the Drake Passage to see the Wandering Albatross.","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" In my next life I want to be a Wandering Albatross.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"8. Favorite book about travel? Or travel tale?","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"I really enjoy reading the diaries of the crew on Amundsen South Pole Expedition. So many interesting perspectives coming from the crew rather than Amundsen himself.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"9. What excites you about expedition travel? How do you see it changing? ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-3"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"I love our position in the industry – we have become a platform for good. We’re not just showing guests the superficial side, but we dig deeper with our education and science program. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"There’s a sense from some who want to see the world before it’s gone. We’ll be there. We’ll see the changes. We’re right in the middle of that and we can show people these places as responsibly as we can.\n\nMore areas will be accessible for us in the Arctic. I think expedition cruising itself will have stricter regulations, but I think we’re ready to embrace change.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Godmother to the world’s first hybrid powered cruise ship, MS Roald Amundsen, and one of the world’s most experienced explorers and pioneers in expedition travel, Karin Strand has played a significant role in making Hurtigruten what it is today. We’re grateful she sat with us for a few minutes to share some thoughts and reflections. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"stay-curious-karin-strand","title":"Stay Curious—An Interview with Karin Strand","tags":[{"name":"Wildlife \u0026 Nature","id":"7cCJvu50nZPEtwpLy0lyjk","slug":"wildlife-and-nature","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Antarctica","id":"1bcGnQDn4TQ7ZmaSPGBFI6","slug":"antarctica","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Educational","id":"7F4afOIfk4ydt02dF9oNPq","slug":"educational","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Lectures and talks","id":"6hOTUAZFSiBop48xDxZXDn","slug":"lectures-and-talks","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Remote beauty","id":"5K03RcA20fSxHOEJ2lRWoI","slug":"remote-beauty","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Science Center","id":"6NiDuKXKaxUL1Y4N2VrrLR","slug":"science-center","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Shore Excursions","id":"1INDwPqHhF2ln2RCkcjg0b","slug":"shore-excursions","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Spectacular Scenery","id":"6YYvfq0T2LMZJIc3hLAIJA","slug":"spectacular-scenery","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Greenland","id":"2yo1LbyTqmriY1qv3mQoYA","slug":"greenland","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Polar bears","id":"Ehb1ZZwrnt7YITXH7R7VZ","slug":"polar-bears","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Svalbard","id":"2gbYl70TVCL5cgZrRmq4dP","slug":"svalbard","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/3uKTiJU0k0TI5bpQ9nHd63/72941d23b8b40ec15dcdfa2f873e0aa8/2500_webHero_Karin_Strand.jpg","imageAlt":"US-Stay-Curious-Karin-Strand-Hero"},{"body":null,"teaser":{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Our expedition ships venture where many cruise liners can’t. But we want to go further. We want to immerse you in the raw, untamed beauty of the natural world – and that’s where our small expedition boats come in.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"}],"nodeType":"document"},"slug":"get-closer-to-nature-with-our-small-expedition-boats","title":"Get closer to nature with our small expedition boats","tags":[{"name":"Exploring","id":"6N21x76eFw7hPekzSet0vt","slug":"exploring","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Expedition","id":"dlYqWmQCH5JYP9QWT1SH1","slug":"expedition","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Citizen Science","id":"75x5ok1Y6kUuK5M7kySkxS","slug":"citizen-science","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Adventure","id":"2YeSEGQI2F4MNtE7IzIWt3","slug":"adventure","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Wildlife Watching","id":"2JkXRIKHI1QFsZ0jVBxKtZ","slug":"wildlife-watching","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"},{"name":"Active Adventures","id":"1tdpevrJPqWGKF5VpC9mRn","slug":"active-adventures","__typename":"B2cExpeditionTopic"}],"imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/1av68E5C4DkhIBgp2hgB2Y/b4daa815798c59883c3de3830159405e/20230317-019-NEKO-HARBOUR-OSCAR-FARRERA-22667319-Photo_Oscar_Farrera_1920.jpg","imageAlt":"20230317-019-NEKO-HARBOUR-OSCAR-FARRERA-22667319-Photo Oscar Farrera 1920"}],"associatedVoyages":[],"topDestinations":[{"id":"2HGyzv6QrUAhpHADAOQkg4","name":"Antarctica","shortName":"Antarctica Cruises","slug":"antarctica-cruises","hasFaq":false,"shortDescription":"Go ashore and on small boat cruises to discover charming wildlife and spectacular frozen landscapes - from snowy mountains to icebergs and glaciers.","heroBanner":{"imageAlt":"MS Roald Amundsen, Antarctica - Photo: Dan Avila","imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/5zONSFS45V3PR88ilAwis5/5fc9e61864c746dc455c51f61e869daa/MS-Roald-Amundsen-Antarktis-HGR-142135-_Foto_Dan_Avila_1920px.jpg"}},{"id":"5t5ul3QO3P5zGJuMkP5ioV","name":"Norway","shortName":"Norway Cruises","slug":"norway-cruises","hasFaq":false,"shortDescription":"Join an expedition cruise in Norway from Hamburg, Dover or Bergen to North Cape and back. These expeditions are the perfect choice to uncover gems of the stunning Norwegian coast, exclusively handpicked by those who know it best.","heroBanner":{"imageAlt":"Aurora borealis, North Cape - Photo: Tor Even Mathisen / Getty Images","imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/excp-92528/496125a04fdf4a823a371f2e8d4798cb/day-9_north-cape_aurora-borealis_tor-even-mathisen_gettyimages.jpg"}},{"id":"7yzeUr2mSMhIxwrX0ucEdh","name":"Transoceanic Expeditions","shortName":"Transoceanic Cruises","slug":"transoceanic-cruises","hasFaq":false,"shortDescription":"Dive into the science of the oceans or jumpstart a healthier lifestyle on a transformative and enriching cruise at sea.","heroBanner":{"imageAlt":"Lighthouse Reef, Belize","imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/3xzGvXa7PvIXlPWrlulrSI/5f3695e3666b1735ed8f7a2e0354e71a/Sjo-Lighthouse-Reef-Belize-HGR-128024_1920-_Foto_Andrea_Klaussner.jpg"}},{"id":"2xVQuGAWSXbyddoS0fsPT5","name":"Svalbard","shortName":"Svalbard Cruises","slug":"svalbard-cruises","hasFaq":false,"shortDescription":"Explore the Svalbard archipelago, located halfway between Norway and the North Pole.","heroBanner":{"imageAlt":"Polar Bear, Svalbard","imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/6pfP7bDUGrMF54IQgWRwN0/bf2b7a33168ec61f561cd3df11859c8f/Polar_Bear__Svalbard_Photo_Shutterstock.jpg"}},{"id":"6cyg6OsjZLLkHW9MxGgiSj","name":"Galápagos Islands","shortName":"Galápagos Islands Cruises","slug":"galapagos-islands-cruises","hasFaq":true,"shortDescription":"The wild beauty and unique ecology of the Galápagos Islands make for the perfect expedition cruise destination. With rugged volcanic scenery and tame wildlife, little has changed since Charles Darwin set foot here in 1835.","heroBanner":{"imageAlt":"Galápagos Islands","imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/78MTDDYVIO8tG838nQrsZ6/61db4b20778fbf4a05ecfe92832d2e3b/Gal__pagos-Ecuador-HGR-147321_1920-_Foto_Getty_Images.jpg"}},{"id":"4kWjtV3evAjM6I7pY6RSeu","name":"Greenland","shortName":"Greenland Cruises","slug":"greenland-cruises","hasFaq":false,"shortDescription":"Pristine, beautiful, peaceful – these are some of the words often used to describe Greenland, and we’ll show you why. See pale blue glacial ice sparkle in the sun, walk through lush green valleys and Arctic tundra, and look out for wildlife from Arctic foxes to polar bears, depending on where we go.","heroBanner":{"imageAlt":"Scoresby Sound, Greenland","imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/5x6pnzpWKKR6GiMdpyL9Pa/65094276922620718cab8d9b8da00ddd/-Scoresby-Sound-Greenland-HGR-144134_1920-_Photo_Shutterstock.jpg"}},{"id":"3HnFngUwxZ33uk7bDah9jR","name":"Northwest Passage \u0026 Arctic Canada","shortName":"Northwest Passage \u0026 Arctic Canada Cruises","slug":"northwest-passage-cruises","hasFaq":false,"shortDescription":"With over 130 years of sailing experience in polar waters, our pioneering heritage stretches back to an era of adventuring when ocean charts were still being drawn. Back then, the presence of a northern passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans was unproven. It wasn’t until Roald Amundsen navigated the icy maze that this remote wilderness route became a reality.","heroBanner":{"imageAlt":"Gjoa Haven, Canada - Photo: Getty Images","imageUrl":"//images.eu.ctfassets.net/vy34d8u43l9r/4W6rR7ecyp5pHm4pm6s7MU/167e5c00411bca4b6f2c2c3c53d22c33/Gjoa-Haven-Canada-HGR-147065_1920-Photo_Getty_Images.jpg"}}],"topTopics":[{"name":"Arctic Wildlife","slug":"arctic-wildlife"},{"name":"Tropical Wildlife","slug":"tropical-wildlife"},{"name":"","slug":"tales-of-the-arctic"},{"name":"Science","slug":"science"},{"name":"Cuisine","slug":"cuisine"},{"name":"Nature Stories","slug":"nature"},{"name":"Culture Stories","slug":"culture"},{"name":"History","slug":"history"},{"name":"Sights","slug":"sights"},{"name":"Onboard Activities","slug":"onboard-activities"},{"name":"Excursions","slug":"excursions"},{"name":"Antarctic Wildlife","slug":"antarctic-wildlife"},{"name":"Stories from our Destinations","slug":"destinations"}]},"__N_SSG":true},"page":"/stories/topics/[topic]","query":{"topic":"tropical-wildlife"},"buildId":"J-Nl1KdA5SCPMgaioOtSj","isFallback":false,"gsp":true,"appGip":true,"locale":"en","locales":["default","en-au","en-gb","en-us","de-de","de-ch","fr-fr","nb-no","sv-se","da-dk","en"],"defaultLocale":"default","scriptLoader":[]}