Antarctica’s Growing Popularity Fuels Conservation Efforts in the Polar Wonderland: Cruising for a Cause

Earth’s least-populated continent, Antarctica, is becoming a popular tourist destination thanks to the advancement in cruise industry. One company leading the charge is Hurtigruten Expeditions, which made a remarkable commitment at the beginning of its 2022/2023 Antarctica season. The company pledged to donate 100% of the proceeds from its unique “Camping in Antarctica, An Amundsen Night” experience to its non-profit arm, the Hurtigruten Foundation. This generous campaign raised an impressive sum of €371,482, enabling a record number of guests to contribute to the preservation of the environments they visit. Henrik Lund, the managing director of Hurtigruten Foundation, highlighted the importance … Continue reading Antarctica’s Growing Popularity Fuels Conservation Efforts in the Polar Wonderland: Cruising for a Cause