Cruise news (AntarcticaArctic-tagged)
- Accidents
Sea ice may alter Carnival Pride's Greenland itinerary
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has notified passengers aboard Carnival Pride of significant sea ice conditions along its planned route to Greenland...
May 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises schedules 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica voyages
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2026–2027 itinerary, featuring the Majestic Princess ship navigating the diverse landscapes of South America...
May 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HX Expeditions (Hurtigruten) introduces community-led shore excursions in Arctic Canada
HX Expeditions (Hurtigruten) has announced the launch of a new shore excursion program in Arctic Canada, developed in collaboration with Inuit Elders...
May 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten expands fleet with MS Midnatsol amid growing coastal demand
Hurtigruten has announced the expansion of its premium Signature offering, with MS Midnatsol (fka MS Maud) scheduled to join the fleet in summer 2026...
May 24, 2025 - Cruise Industry
G Adventures charters the expedition ship Ocean Adventurer for Antarctic cruises
The shipowner and travel brand G Adventures has announced the addition of a new expedition vessel - the 1975-built Ocean Adventurer, to its fleet for...
May 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Le Commandant Charcot icebreaker scheduled for an Antarctica Circumnavigation cruise in 2028
PONANT has announced that its icebreaker - Le Commandant Charcot, is scheduled to complete a full circumnavigation of the Antarctic continent between...
April 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises expands Antarctic iItineraries with focus on the Weddell Sea
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has released details of its 2025-2026 Antarctic expedition program, highlighting several new itineraries that further emphasize...
April 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line announces 2027 Grand Voyages
HAL-Holland America Line has published the itineraries for its 2027 Grand Voyages, offering travelers the opportunity to either complete a 129-day...
April 26, 2025 - 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
Aurora Expeditions Australia has announced the launch of the first all-female Antarctic cruise, set to depart in 2027. The Antarctic Women’s...
March 30, 2025