Classic cruise line Voyages of Discovery has been invited to join the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators.
IAATO was founded in 1991 and its members are organizations who promote travel to environmentally sensitive areas such as the Antarctic and Amazon.
IAATO advocates commercial travel companies using responsible practices to cause the least environmental impact to the delicate ecosystems in these fragile areas of the world.
The Managing Director of Voyages of Discovery, David Yellow stated that the cruise line was “very pleased and honoured to join” Voyages of Discovery Cruise Line fully supports the ethos of IAATO and joins as an Associate Member, as per IAATO rules, becoming a full member after one full year. The MV Discovery cruise ship part of the Voyages of Discovery fleet, will be cruising to Antarctica from November, beginning its fifth season in the area. The Discovery will be cruising with around 500 passengers as it sails to the Antarctic region, visiting the Chilean Fjords, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Patagonia.
In charge of the expedition team on the MV Discovery is Dr. Peter Carey, a zoologist and founder of the Sub Antarctic Foundation for Ecosystems Research. Also onboard are six more research scientists and lecturers who will cover areas of biology, ornithology, glaciology and environmental physiology. These experts will lead guided expeditions in each port of call. Also onboard is an Ice Master together with six Zodiac drivers. Voyages of Discovery’s 2008-09 Antarctica cruises include flights, destination transfers, meals and lectures onboard, gratuities and taxes (price are per person). Pre-and-post cruise hotel stays are always available and land excursions are available to Iguaçu Falls, the glaciers of Patagonia and Cape Town, South Africa.
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