Cruise news (AntarcticaArctic-tagged)
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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 - 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