An Australian expedition cruise company has achieved B Corp certification, as only the second travel B Corp to operate in Antarctica and the northern Arctic..
The Royal Navy Ice Patrol HMS Protector took scientists on an Antarctic research cruise to analyze the increasing impact of tourism and climate change on the frozen continent, a challenge which has been underlined by IAATO, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. IAATO has pointed out that during the 2022/23 season more than 104,000 visitors traveled to Antarctica.
Planning a trip to Antarctica takes time, from deciding when to go to selecting an expedition. It s all worth it, though, once you re on the ice and getting up close and personal with penguins.