Cruise news (AntarcticaArctic-tagged)
- Accidents
Ponant's Le Soleal Grounds in Chile
Ponant's ship Le Soleal cruise grounded on Wednesday, November 14, while passing Kirke Passage, Chilean fjords, and damaged a propeller. The...
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 - Accidents
French Cruise Line Fined After Its Ship Grounds on Sub-Antarctic Rock
The French cruise company Ponant and a ship's master were ordered to pay fines totalling US$100,000. They were found to have endangered human life...
October 4, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Silversea Introduces New Itineraries for 2020-2021
Silversea released their new itineraries for 2020-2021, including the inaugural cruise of fleet's newest vessel, Silver Moon. Venetian Society...
September 18, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Ponant Unveils Name of New Icebreaker Ship
The new hybrid-electric icebreaker ship of Ponant, due to launch 2021, will be named Le Commandant Charcot, to honor the French scientist famous for...
September 10, 2018 - Accidents
Grounded Icebreaker Refloated in Canadian Arctic
A passenger ship which ran aground Friday morning, August 24, in the Far North was refloated. Andrea Beaubien, spokeswoman for One Ocean Expeditions...
August 25, 2018 - Cruise Industry
One Ocean Expeditions Announces 2019-2020 Antarctic Cruise Season
With the launch of line's 2019-2020 season, One Ocean Expeditions continues to bring innovation to its Antarctic expedition voyages. One Ocean...
August 17, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen Announces Iceland and Greenland Itineraries 2019
Holidaymakers who are looking to explore Iceland and Greenland can now benefit from Fred Olsen's free door-to-door transfers up to 90 miles on 5...
August 17, 2018 - Cruise Industry
National Geographic and Ponant Join Forces to Market Small Ship Expedition Cruises
Over the next 4 years Ponant plans to create more than 130 unique expedition itineraries, including 18 already on sale. National Geographic...
August 10, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Poseidon Expeditions Cruise Visits 3 Seas and 3 Countries
A new Poseidon Expeditions cruise programme departs from Edinburgh in spring 2019 on a 12-day exploration into the north. From the Highlands to High...
August 9, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Silversea's Silver Explorer to Cruise Northeast Passage 2019
Silversea Expeditions is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary with the first for the line Northeast Passage crossing. The route transits Arctic...
July 19, 2018 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Adventure Canada Introduces Northwest Passage Adventures
Adventure Canada announced there was still space available aboard their two expedition cruises through Northwest Passage in 2018. The once...
July 17, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Coalition Urges Carnival Corp. to Stop Using HFO in Arctic
An international coalition of environmental groups joined together to force Carnival Corporation to stop using heavy fuel oil (HFO) on its...
July 11, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn Announces Letter of Intent for 2 Ultra-Luxury Expedition Ships
Seabourn announced it had signed a Letter of Intent for the building of two new ultra-luxury expedition vessels with new partnership between...
July 3, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Tauck Introduces New Spitsbergen “Arctic Allure” Voyage
Tauck announced details of its “Arctic Allure: Spitsbergen and the Midnight Sun” 2019 itinerary aboard Le Boreal, and plans to host BBC...
June 2, 2018