Poles apart

摘要

One trend that has become increasingly popular over the past couple of years is the development of ice-class luxury yachts, designed and strengthened specifically to explore Arctic and Antarctic environments for extended periods. A new breed of yacht owners is happily rejecting the 'usual' tropical climes and summer marina hotspots in favour of more adventurous excursions into colder and less well-travelled territories. Who wants to bake like a potato on the sun deck when you can explore the otherworldly landscapes of Antarctica's islands and channels?