Cruise news (AntarcticaArctic-tagged)
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Aurora Expeditions' newest purpose-built small ship Sylvia Earle officially christened in Antarctica
Earlier this week, Aurora Expeditions christened its newest purpose-built small ship, Sylvia Earle alongside namesake/godmother, Dr. Sylvia...
February 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot completes PONANT's first semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica
On February 14th, 2023, PONANT completed its first semi-circumnavigation of the southern continent onboard the world's only luxury icebreaker - Le...
February 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions to explore the northernmost tip of Greenland
Aurora Expeditions announced it aims to explore the northernmost tip of Greenland, a location not yet frequented by expedition cruise ships. The...
February 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Poseidon Expeditions opens bookings for 2024-2025 Arctic & Antarctic Seasons
The small cruise ship line Poseidon Expeditions specializing in high-latitude polar voyages opened bookings for Arctic season May-September 2024 and...
February 17, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions’ ships Sylvia Earle and Greg Mortimer meet for the first time in Antarctica
Aurora Expeditions’ 2 cruise ships met for the first time this week while sailing in the icy landscape of the Antarctic Peninsula. The 2019...
February 4, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Quark introduces new Greenland cruise itinerary based on Ultramarine ship's helicopters
The global leader in polar adventures, Quark Expeditions, announced a new Greenland itinerary constructed around Ultramarine's 2 twin-engine...
February 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic takes ownership of SH Minerva, cancels 31-night Antarctic cruise
Following negotiations/discussions ongoing since September 2022 (concluded in January 2023), Swan Hellenic and its Irish counsels identified a legal...
January 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Infinity ship bringing Celebrity Cruises back to Antarctica
Following the return of Celebrity Cruises to South America for the 2022-2023 season, the Celebrity Infinity ship will also bring the line back to...
January 27, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MS Balmoral cruise ship marks the start of Fred Olsen’s 2023 grand voyages
Fred. Olsen's ship ms Balmoral is the first of the fleet’s 3 ships to set sail on a 2023 grand voyage. The vessel recently arrived in Bermuda...
January 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Balmoral ship's 78-day South America and Antarctica cruise starts Portsmouth UK's 2023...
2023 will see Portsmouth Port UK (England) host more maiden calls/welcome back cruise companies, as it continues to strengthen its place as the first...
January 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL's ships MS Zuiderdam and MS Volendam leave Port Everglades (Florida USA) on roundtrip World...
81000+ bottles of wine will be poured onboard two of HAL-Holland America Line's ships, in celebration of what could possibly be the second-longest...
January 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney passengers sail to Antarctica with an award-winning filmmaker
Adventures by Disney is popular for bringing unique travel opportunities to passengers of all ages at locations all around the globe. Their new...
January 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Ushuaia (Argentina) expects 540 cruise ship calls in season 2022-23
According to Port Ushuaia (Argentina)'s cruise schedule, during season (2022-2023) are expected 540 ship calls and ~200,000 tourists visiting...
December 23, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions’ ship Sylvia Earle departs on inaugural Antarctic voyage from Ushuaia (Argentina)
Aurora Expeditions’ second cruise ship Sylvia Earle started the maiden voyage to Antarctica (roundtrip from Ushuaia Argentina via Drake Passage...
December 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Coral Expeditions launches a new voyage visiting Macquarie Island at latitude 55 degrees
Coral Expeditions announced a new voyage that will call on Macquarie Island (Tasmania Australia). The island sits halfway between Tasmania and...
December 13, 2022