Cruise news (King George Island Antarctica -tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Antarctica21’s ship Magellan Discoverer nears completion ahead of Antarctic debut
The Chilean polar cruise company Antarctica21 announced that its 96-passenger newbuild vessel, Magellan Discoverer, is nearing completion. The ship...
October 1, 2026 - Accidents
MS Explorer collides with ice in Bransfield Strait, sinks near King George Island
In November 2007, the 1969-built MS Explorer (IMO 6924959), once operated by G Adventures, met its fate in the Bransfield Strait near King George...
July 31, 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
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
Chile's ASENAV Shipyard building hybrid-electric cruise ship for Antarctica21
Construction has recently commenced by the Chilean shipbuilding company ASENAV (Valdivia, Chile) on a groundbreaking cruise vessel, heralded as the...
February 17, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Lindblad expands Antarctica itineraries with shorter cruises and Drake Passage flyover
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic introduces two novel Antarctica itineraries, emphasizing shortened sailings and flights over the Drake...
January 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages open bookings for 18 cruises on World Voyager ship
AOV-Atlas Ocean Voyages, a leading provider of superyacht-style expedition cruises, has opened reservations for 18 expeditions on their 3rd vessel...
May 19, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Silversea opens sales on Silver Endeavour's inaugural Antarctica cruises
Silversea opened general sales for the inaugural season of its new cruise ship Silver Endeavour/ex Crystal Endeavor, strengthening the brand's...
August 28, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Cruises to visit all 7 continents in 2023-2024 season
The ultra-luxury, full all-inclusive travel brand Scenic Yacht Cruises introduced its 2023-2024 itinerary collection. With the introduction of...
January 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Scenic Eclipse to offer fly-cruises to King George Island (Antarctica, South Shetland Islands)
Scenic Eclipse recently departed the Red Sea and is making her way to Antarctica (now positioned at Santa Cruz de Tenerife) in preparation for her...
December 21, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Silversea Cruises restarts in Antarctica from Punta Arenas, Chile
The ultra-premium brand Silversea Cruises reached an agreement with Chilean authorities for homeporting in Punta Arenas for winter 2021-2022 season...
September 8, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Insignia ship's 180-day Around the World Cruise 2023 sold out in 1 day
Oceania Cruises announced that its "2023 Around the World in 180 Days " world cruise had sold out within 1 day of opening for sale on January 27...
February 9, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Oceania introduces 180-day 2023 World Cruise aboard Insignia
Oceania Cruises introduced its 2023 Around The World in 180 Days voyage. Bookings open for the general public on January 27. Departing from San...
January 14, 2021 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Silversea Introduces New Fly-Cruise Service to Antarctica
Silversea announced a first in the ultra-luxury cruise segment: fly-cruise service to Antarctica in business-class comfort, which is part of the...
December 10, 2019