Antarctica is the most pristine environment on our planet. A harsh landscape of ice, wind and rock, where only the hardiest of creatures survive. Although not accessible in winter, during summer, the Antarctic Peninsula is a beautiful wilderness, where travellers can meet penguins, photograph whales and witness elephant seals the size of a car! It’s easy to see, therefore, why discerning cruise travellers wish to visit such a unique place. Sadly though, Antarctica is also one of the most fragile landscapes on the planet. With the expedition cruise industry on the rise, it’s important to understand the effects that the…