Cruise news (AuroraExpeditions-tagged)
Ocean Explorer cruise ship pulled free after running aground in northeast Greenland
Aurora Expeditions' chartered ship Ocean Explorer/tracker has been successfully dislodged from her grounding in the remote wilderness of northeast...
September 14, 2023Ocean Explorer runs aground in Alpefjord within the National Park in East Greenland
Aurora Expeditions' chartered ship Ocean Explorer/tracker has run aground in Alpefjord near Mestersvig/Camp Nyhavn within the National Park in East...
September 13, 2023- Cruise Industry
Vantage Deluxe World Travel to be rebranded as Vantage Explorations
The recently appointed owner of a financially troubled Boston cruise company has expressed intentions to rebuild the brand's credibility and...
August 29, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions' subsidiary Pacific Travel Partners acquires Vantage Travel's assets
Pacific Travel Partners, a subsidiary of Aurora Expeditions Australia, has acquired the assets of Vantage Deluxe Travel. The acquisition occurred...
August 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions unveils limited time offers on select 2023-2024 Antarctic cruises
Aurora Expeditions (fleet) is offering limited-time offers on Antarctic expeditions for the 2023-2024 season. They are known for responsible travel...
June 11, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions introduces Antarctica 2024-2025 itineraries
Aurora Expeditions Australia (fleet) unveiled its 2024-2025 Antarctic program of 25 voyages ranging from 9- to 23 days in duration. These voyages...
April 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Cunard, Lindblad, Ponant and Windstar eliminate COVID vaccination/testing requirements
Several ocean cruise lines that retained their COVID vaccination/pre-boarding testing policies are ready to eliminate them. Windstar Cruises, Ponant...
March 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions' newest purpose-built small ship Sylvia Earle officially christened in Antarctica
Earlier this week, Aurora Expeditions (fleet) christened its newest purpose-built small ship, Sylvia Earle alongside namesake/godmother, Dr. Sylvia...
February 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
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 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions’ cruise ship Sylvia Earle departs on inaugural Antarctic voyage from Ushuaia...
Aurora Expeditions’ second cruise ship Sylvia Earle started the maiden voyage to Antarctica (roundtrip from Ushuaia Argentina via Drake Passage...
December 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions launches its 2nd purpose-built small ship, Sylvia Earle
Aurora Expeditions launched its 2nd purpose-built small ship, Sylvia Earle, which is scheduled to embark on her inaugural cruise from Ushuaia...
November 11, 2022 - Cruise Industry
SunStone Maritime Group takes delivery of 2 INFINITY class ships, Ocean Odyssey and Sylvia Earle
The largest tonnage provider to the expedition cruise industry, SunStone Maritime Group A/S, announced the delivery of a couple of INFINITY class...
October 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions announces 2023-2024 Antarctica and 2023 Arctic & British Isles voyages
Australia’s adventure travel company Aurora Expeditions (fleet) announced its 2023-2024 Antarctica season and 2023 Arctic & British Isles...
June 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Aurora Expeditions restarts in Antarctica January 2022
Aurora Expeditions announced the company is restarting Antarctica cruise season in January 2022 In a statement, the company said that in celebration...
October 28, 2021