Antarctica was once a distant, almost mythical destination at the end of the world. However, in the age of global travel, more people than ever can witness the towering icebergs in shimmering shades ...

A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that visited Antarctica has highlighted a growing tourism trend.

Antarctica might seem like one of the few untouched places left on Earth. However, tourism is growing rapidly, and its impact is starting to be felt. What began as a niche adventure has evolved into a ...

As visitor numbers climb and warnings of environmental risks mount, it remains to be seen whether new rules will be introduced, or if Antarctica will remain a frontier for high-carbon adventure ...

Antarctica's tourism is booming, attracting over 80,000 visitors. Experts warn this surge increases risks of contamination ...

Antarctica, once Earth’s most remote frontier, is rapidly turning into a booming tourist destination driven by “last chance ...

During Antarctica’s warm season, the sleek Norwegian passenger ship known as the MS Fridtjof Nansen departs regularly from Argentina for its journey south across the turbulent Drake Passage, down to ...

Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on ...

Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism topped the agenda at talks on ...

A member of the Lynch Lab with a group of penguins in Antarctica. Credit: The Lynch Lab If you’re lucky enough to visit Antarctica, you’ll probably aim to snag a classic photo—a colony of penguins, ...

Driven in part by fears that the frozen landscapes of Antarctica may be irreversibly melting away because of climate change, tourism to the bottom of the world is soaring. And experts warn ...