Cruise news (Antarctic Peninsula -tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Seabourn expands 2026 Antarctica Expeditions with new 11-day voyage
Seabourn has announced the addition of an 11-day Antarctica expedition voyage on the Seabourn Venture ship, scheduled from March 10-21, 2026. This...
August 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions Australia limits polar cruise capacity to 130 passengers
Aurora Expeditions Australia, renowned for its commitment to responsible small-ship expedition travel, has announced a new maximum passenger capacity...
July 27, 2024 - Cruise Industry
First Halal-certified Antarctic expedition set to launch in 2026
In an industry-first for Antarctic expeditions, Muslim travelers can now experience a halal-certified cruise to Antarctica. Set to launch in January...
July 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises announces expanded Antarctic 2025-2026 season
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) reports a record 105,331 visitors to Antarctica last season. Princess Cruises is...
May 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions' newest ship Douglas Mawson will explore East Antarctica
Aurora Expeditions (fleet) has revealed its forthcoming addition to the fleet, MS Douglas Mawson (fka Ocean Discoverer) marking its 3rd purpose-built...
April 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions becomes all-inclusive cruise line
HX/Hurtigruten Expeditions, recognized globally as leaders in expedition cruising, have unveiled their plans to elevate the onboard guest experience...
March 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
PONANT announces Antarctic Expeditions for 2025-2026 season
The French ultra-luxury cruise travel company PONANT presents an opportunity to voyage to the Antarctic from October 2025 to March 2026, as Ponant's...
March 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Poseidon Expeditions opens bookings for Sea Spirit ship's Arctic and Antarctic cruises
Poseidon Expeditions, renowned for its polar small-ship cruises, has commenced bookings for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions aboard the MV Sea Spirit...
March 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Chile's ASENAV Shipyard building hybrid-electric cruise ship for Antarctica21
Construction has recently commenced by the Chilean shipbuilding company ASENAV (Valdivia, Chile) on a groundbreaking cruise vessel, heralded as the...
February 17, 2024 - Accidents
IAATO regulations prompt NCL's ship Norwegian Star to change itinerary, skips Antarctica
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line has made a last-minute adjustment to the itineraries of its ship, Norwegian Star, removing Antarctica from the upcoming...
February 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MV Ocean Explorer joins Quark Expeditions' fleet
Quark Expeditions has revealed the latest addition to its polar fleet - MV Ocean Explorer. The chartered from SunStone Ships 138-passenger vessel is...
January 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten's ship MS Maud resumes cruises following drydock repairs
After undergoing necessary drydock repairs following weather damage in December 2023, HX-Hurtigruten's expedition ship MS Maud is now scheduled to...
January 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Lindblad expands Antarctica itineraries with shorter cruises and Drake Passage flyover
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic introduces two novel Antarctica itineraries, emphasizing shortened sailings and flights over the Drake...
January 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Quark's Antarctic cruises to Snow Hill Island's Emperor Penguin colony
Quark Expeditions, the preeminent authority in polar cruising, continues its exceptional track record in Antarctica with the successful landing of...
December 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Cruises unveils 2025-2026 Antarctica program with varied itinerary options
Scenic Cruises has released its Antarctica program for 2025-2026, offering travelers a customizable experience with diverse expedition levels. The...
December 23, 2023