Cruise news (AntarcticaArctic-tagged)

Swan Hellenic unveils cultural expedition voyages exploring the East/West coasts of Africa
Swan Hellenic announced its cultural expedition voyages of Africa for 2023 as its SH Vega ship reached the continent from Antarctica. Customers have...
March 28, 2023
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Silversea introduces direct private charter flights for 28 Arctic & Greenland cruises in 2023-2024
The ultra-premium brand Silversea introduced direct private charter flights for 28 Arctic & Greenland voyages listed in its 2023-2024 schedule...
March 12, 2023
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Seabourn introduces 2024-2025 itineraries with the new ships Pursuit and Venture
The ultra-luxury and expedition travel brand Seabourn unveiled a program of new voyages scheduled for summer 2024 and winter-spring 2025 on its two...
February 27, 2023
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Swan Hellenic's largest ship, SH Diana, to be christened in Amsterdam by Valerie Ann Wilson
On Thursday, February 23rd, Swan Hellenic announced that the christening ceremony of its 3rd and largest ice-class cultural expedition ship, SH Diana...
February 24, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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