Cruise news (AntarcticaArctic-tagged)
- 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 - Cruise Industry
Ponant’s icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot sets sail for first-ever winter cruise along St. Lawrence...
An icebreaking cruise ship commenced its inaugural winter voyage along the St Lawrence River on Friday, January 17th, offering passengers a unique...
January 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises unveils modernized brand identity for 2025
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, a company with 130+ years of expertise in luxury and expedition cruising, is set to enter 2025 with a revitalized brand identity...
December 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises unveils 2025 forecast: key trends shaping the future of cruising
MSC Cruises recently released its industrial trend forecast for 2025, providing insights into emerging travel preferences shaping the cruise market...
December 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea announces 230 new cruises for 2026-2027 across all 7 continents
Silversea Cruises has unveiled 230 voyages for the 2026-2027 season, expanding its offerings to 400+ destinations in 85+ countries. This collection...
December 15, 2024 - Accidents
Engine failure disrupts Antarctic cruise on Swan Hellenic's ship SH Diana
Passengers aboard Swan Hellenic’s expedition ship SH Diana have experienced significant disruptions during a 20-night repositioning voyage from...
November 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions triumphs in Weddell Sea despite challenging ice conditions
The expedition vessel mv Ortelius has successfully navigated the challenging waters of the Weddell Sea, enabling tourists to visit the emperor...
November 27, 2024 - Accidents
Technical issue aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen ship delays Antarctic cruise schedule
On November 16th, the MS Fridtjof Nansen experienced a contained technical issue while en route to Ushuaia (Argentina). Despite the incident, the...
November 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MV Ortelius is first Antarctic expedition cruise ship (season 2024-2025) to enter Weddell Sea
Oceanwide Expeditions/fleet achieved a significant milestone for Antarctica 2024-2025 season, with its ice-strengthened cruise ship mv Ortelius...
November 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea begins 2024-2025 Antarctic cruises with expanded itineraries
Silversea started Antarctica 2024-2025 winter season with Silver Endeavour ship embarking on an 18-day expedition to South Georgia, the South...
November 15, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HX-Hurtigruten Expeditions launches first-ever loyalty program
Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has launched “HX Explorers,” its first dedicated loyalty program designed to reward both experienced...
November 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn's 2026-2027 expedition cruises - 24 new itineraries across 31 countries
The ultra-luxury expedition travel company Seabourn announced its 2026-2027 season, grouping 24 itineraries across 31 countries, including several...
November 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Heritage Expeditions introduces unique itineraries to Japan and the Philippines for 2025-2026
The New Zealand-based, family-owned expedition travel company Heritage Expeditions/fleet has launched its Authentic Small Ship Expedition...
October 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions introduces free onboard internet for Antarctic 2024-2025 season
Oceanwide Expeditions/fleet, a leading operator in the polar expedition cruise industry for 30+ years, has announced the introduction of...
October 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea to open exclusive hotel in Puerto Williams for Antarctic travelers
Silversea Cruises has announced the development of a 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams (Chile) the world’s southernmost city, to enhance the...
October 4, 2024