Cruise news (AntarcticaArctic-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America’s ms Oosterdam emerges from dry dock with major upgrades
In a display of maritime renewal befitting her storied voyages, ms Oosterdam, one of HAL-Holland America Line’s Vista-class vessels, has...
April 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic reports record-breaking 2024–2025 Antarctic season
Swan Hellenic has concluded its 2024–2025 Antarctic season, reporting a 25% increase in guest numbers and a 35% rise in net revenue compared to...
April 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Silversea concludes 2024-2025 Antarctica expedition season
Silversea Cruises has successfully wrapped up its 2024-2025 Antarctic season, operating 34 voyages between October 29, 2024, and March 31, 2025...
April 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Tauck Travel USA schedules 2026 small ship cruises to Japan, Korea, and the Arctic
Tauck Travel (USA) released details of its 2026 small-ship cruising program, announcing two new itineraries: The Sakura Seas: Japan & South Korea...
April 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line extends 2026 European cruise season
HAL-Holland America Line has confirmed a 6-week extension to its 2026 European cruise schedule, accompanied by the release of 4 additional...
April 12, 2025 - Accidents
Finnish icebreakers aid Hanseatic Spirit through frozen Bothnian Bay
The expedition cruise vessel Hanseatic Spirit, operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, encountered heavy sea ice while navigating off the coast of Kemi...
April 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions to launch first all-female Antarctic cruise in 2027
Australian expedition cruise line Aurora Expeditions has announced the launch of the first all-female Antarctic cruise, set to depart in 2027. The...
March 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages unveils 2026-2027 Antarctic cruises with 6 itineraries
Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced the opening of bookings for its "Polar Expeditions by Atlas" to Antarctica, scheduled from November 2026 through...
March 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Initiative launched to study and mitigate underwater noise in Canadian Arctic
A new initiative is set to commence this year, aiming to enhance the understanding and mitigation of underwater noise impacts in the Canadian Arctic...
March 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises completes landmark Antarctic semi-circumnavigation
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has completed a significant maritime expedition with the semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard HANSEATIC Inspiration. The...
March 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic unveils 2026-2027 Antarctic cruises
Swan Hellenic has announced its 2026-2027 Antarctic cruise season, featuring 24 voyages ranging from 9 to 13 nights, all departing from Ushuaia...
March 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Poseidon Expeditions opens bookings for 2026 Arctic & 2026-2027 Antarctic cruises
Poseidon Expeditions, a specialist in small-ship voyages to remote polar regions, has opened bookings for its 2026 Arctic and 2026-2027 Antarctic...
February 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America announces a partnership with The HISTORY Channel
HAL-Holland America Line has entered a partnership with A+E Networks’ The HISTORY Channel to integrate destination-focused historical...
February 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn unveils 2026 Northwest Passage cruises on Seabourn Venture
Seabourn announced its 2026 Northwest Passage/Canadian Arctic cruises for the Seabourn Venture ship. Scheduled from August to October 2026, the 6...
January 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten/HX Expeditions launches first Greenland cruises from NYC New York
HX Expeditions/fka Hurtigruten Expeditions announced the launch of its inaugural voyages in Greenland, marking a significant development in the North...
January 26, 2025