Global Warming And Arctic Cruising | Where To Go In 2012 | Bonus Flyer Miles

Thursday, October 27, 2011
The melting of Arctic ice first made the Northwest Passage passable for a cruise ship in 1984, creating an opportunity for outfitters to cater to those eager to sail through a Passage so fabled and fraught with danger that 19th century explorers' ships are still missing under the frigid water. Times and temperatures have continued to change and when NASA released a satellite image of the passage earlier this month, it looked easily navigable. The catch: As Arctic ice disappears at a faster rate, the very trend that made the trips possible is now making them increasingly dangerous and unpredictable.

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