Crusie news (tagged with Antarctica)
- Cruise Industry
Viking Reveals Details of Two New Ships
Viking Cruises revealed some details of Viking Ocean's expedition fleet, consisting for now of 2 new vessels (currently under construction) &ndash...
October 14, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MS Roald Amundsen Godmother Revealed
Hurtigruten named 48-year-old polar pioneer Karin Strand as godmother to the first hybrid-powered cruise ship in the world, MS Roald Amundsen. The...
September 24, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen Completes Northwest Passage Crossing
This week, Hurtigruten’s expedition cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen became the first battery-hybrid powered vessel to ever traverse the Northwest...
September 13, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Greg Mortimer Ready for Inaugural Voyage to Antarctica
Named after the adventurous co-founder of Aurora Expeditions, the 104-metre Greg Mortimer is the first expedition ship to feature the Ulstein X...
September 11, 2019 - Cruise Industry
First X-BOW Polar Ship Delivered to SunStone
The first expedition cruise ship in the Infinity class series of SunStone was officially named Greg Mortimer at China Merchants Heavy Industry's...
September 7, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Silversea Introduces Enhanced “All-Inclusive Polar Package”
Silversea Cruises announced its enhanced “All-Inclusive Polar Package”, currently available on all luxury expedition voyages to the polar...
September 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
MS Roald Amundsen to Be Christened in Antarctica
Hurtigruten announced the first-ever naming ceremony in Antarctica for the line's hybrid-powered expedition ship MS Roald Amundsen. This fall, when...
July 12, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Poseidon Expeditions Introduces Solar Eclipse Cruise in Antarctica
On December 4, 2021, Poseidon Expeditions' cruise passengers will be able to experience a total solar eclipse. The polar cruise company is offering a...
July 6, 2019 - Cruise Industry
First Battery-Powered Cruise Ship Takes to Sea
The world’s first cruise vessel propelled partially by battery power is now set to head out from northern Norway on her maiden voyage, cruise...
July 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
One Ocean Expeditions Announces 2020-2021 Antarctic Itineraries
One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) announced new itineraries and programs for Antarctica 2020-2021 winter season of RCGS Resolute. The offerings come ahead...
June 22, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Announce 2020-2021 Antarctica Cruises
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic announced company's 2020-2021 Antarctica brochure inviting vacationers to visit one of the world's most...
June 21, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Poseidon Expeditions’ Sea Spirit Retooled with New Stabilizers
Poseidon Expedition’s 114-guest mv Sea Spirit recently embarked on a series of summer cruises of the Arctic retooled with brand new stabilizers...
June 15, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions to Build Second Antarctica Ship
Aurora Expeditions announced that it will be building a 2nd X-bow ship, due to launch in the autumn of 2021. The new vessel on order (sistership...
June 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Quark Expeditions Names New Ship Ultramarine
Quark Expeditions announced the name of their brand new polar expedition ship due to set sail late in 2020. The technologically-advanced...
June 5, 2019 - Cruise Industry
SunStone Ships Signs an Agreement for Infinity Class Vessel No.7
SunStone Ships signed an agreement on Wednesday, May 29, in Hong Kong for the Infinity Class Vessel No.7, continuing with its European designed...
June 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
The Inaugural Cruise of Seabourn Venture to Depart from London
Seabourn released the debut programme of its newbuild expedition ship Seabourn Venture ahead of its launch in 2021. The "Northern Isles and the...
May 12, 2019 - Cruise Industry
SeaDream Opens Reservations for Innovation
Reservations are already open for the inaugural season of SeaDream's Innovation ship. Scheduled to set sail in September 2021, the luxury mega...
April 20, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Expedition Cruise Market in Increased Demand for Connectivity
Ahead of Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami Florida (Miami Beach Convention Center, 8-11 April 2019), Marlink reported that the expedition cruise market...
April 7, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn Announces Name of New Expedition Ship
Seabourn announced that it will name its first new ultra-luxury expedition ship Seabourn Venture. This way, the cruise company is paying tribute to...
March 14, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Announces Endeavor’s 2021 Deployment
Crystal Expedition Cruises announced the complete 2021 deployment for the luxury expedition yacht Crystal Endeavor. During expedition voyages that...
March 7, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Discover Greenland with Quark Expeditions
Quark Expeditions is specialized in polar cruises company operating year-round itineraries to Antarctica and Arctic destinations. Being the planet's...
February 4, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions Announces 2020-2021 Program
The world leader in expedition cruising and the only home-grown polar exploration specialist in Australia, Aurora Expeditions, launched its 2020-2021...
January 19, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Poseidon Expeditions Unveils 2020-2021 Itineraries
The polar expedition ship MV Sea Spirit will carry passengers for the 6th consecutive year to the Arctic and Antarctic in 2020 and 2021 under...
January 13, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Le Commandant Charcot Keel Laid in Tulcea
The keel of Ponant's Le Commandant Charcot was laid at Vard shipyard in Tulcea on December 14, 2018. The hybrid electric polar exploration ship...
December 27, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten Announces 2020-2021 Expedition Cruise Program
Hurtigruten announced its 2020-2021 expedition cruise program, unveiling new ships and destinations. Highlights include: line’s first series of...
December 5, 2018 - Cruise Industry
MS Fram to Undergo Upgrade Ahead of 2020 Cruise Season
Ahead of 2020 Antarctic season, the polar exploration ship of Hurtigruten, MS Fram, is scheduled for a total makeover. Changes include new cabins...
November 30, 2018 - Cruise Industry
V.Ships Leisure Awarded Technical Management Contract for Magellan Explorer
V.Ships Leisure, which is part of the leading global marine and offshore vessel management and support services provider V.Group, has been awarded a...
November 24, 2018 - Cruise Industry
National Geographic Endurance to Depart on Unique Itinerary
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic announced an additional cruise for its newest ship, National Geographic Endurance. Scheduled for delivery in...
November 23, 2018 - Accidents
Ponant's Le Soleal Grounds in Chile
Ponant's Le Soleal cruise ship grounded on Wednesday, November 14, while passing Kirke Passage, Chilean fjords, and damaged a propeller. The ship was...
November 16, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Quark Expeditions' Newest Ship Launched in Portugal
The delivery was confirmed of the new cruise ship, World Explorer. Expected from WestSea Viana Shipyard in Portugal later this month, the 176...
November 14, 2018