https://antarcticatravel.news The daily round-up of Antarctic expedition travel: the ships, the operators, the science and the rules that shape a season. https://antarcticatravel.news/2026-09-01-expedition-cruise-demand-may-plateau-as-prices-rise https://antarcticatravel.news/2026-09-01-expedition-cruise-demand-may-plateau-as-prices-rise Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:59:47 GMT Executives expect expedition cruise demand to plateau as shipbuilding slows, with prices moving higher after years of discounting by new entrants. https://antarcticatravel.news/2026-09-01-iaato-implements-10-knot-speed-limit-around-south-orkney-islands https://antarcticatravel.news/2026-09-01-iaato-implements-10-knot-speed-limit-around-south-orkney-islands Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:46 GMT The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators is implementing a voluntary 10-knot speed limit for member vessels around the South Orkney Islands starting in the 2026-27 season, responding to scientific evidence of whale population recovery in the region.