Cruise news (Small Cruise Lines-tagged)
- Accidents
Undisclosed number of COVID-positive cases on Coral Discoverer, docked at Broome (Kimberley...
Western Australian authorities are working to contain a COVID outbreak on one of the first cruise ships allowed back. WA Health confirmed it...
April 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Heritage Expeditions unveils 2023-2024 Southern Ocean Season
Pioneering New Zealand-based expedition cruise line Heritage Expeditions released its 2023-2024 Southern Ocean Season adding unique destinations to...
April 24, 2022 - Cruise Industry
MS Hamburg is the first cruise ship to arrive at Port Riga (Latvia) in 2022
MS Hamburg arrived at Port Riga (Latvia) on Tuesday, April 12, marking the start of the port's cruise season. The MS Hamburg ship with a capacity of...
April 15, 2022 - Accidents
Poseidon Expeditions cancels Summer 2022 polar programs in Russian territorial waters
Poseidon Expeditions (fleet) announced that it had cancelled its Summer 2022 polar programs in Russian territorial waters. This affects a total of 7...
March 20, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions opens Antarctica 2023-2024 program for bookings
Dutch polar tour operator Oceanwide Expeditions opened its Antarctica 2023-2024 program for bookings, including some of its most ambitious...
March 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Aurora Expeditions adds new itineraries and destinations to the 2023 Arctic & Global Season
The Australian small-ship company Aurora Expeditions introduced its 2023 Arctic & Global season and accompanying 2022-2023 brochure, featuring a...
March 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Aqua Expeditions’ Aqua Blu restarts Bali-Komodo cruises on April 30
Aqua Expeditions’ yacht Aqua Blu will restart Bali-Komodo expeditions from April 2022. Aqua Expeditions (fleet) announced they were excited...
February 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Variety Cruises' MS Panorama 2 yacht to sail in Tahiti (May 2022-December 2023)
Variety Cruises (fleet) announced the company had added Tahiti as its newest destination. The Greek small cruise line for the first time ever...
February 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Star Clippers opens bookings for Costa Rica cruises through Winter 2024
Star Clippers opened bookings for its new Costa Rica 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 winter itinerary programs. The company is now offering a “Triple...
February 13, 2022 - Cruise Industry
UnCruise Adventures announces the longest cruise season in Alaska history
The leading Alaska small ship cruise line UnCruise Adventures continues its successful restart from last year, offering more departures and cruise...
February 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection to purchase Sea Cloud Cruises
The maritime investment firm behind the Ritz-Carlson Yacht Collection, The Yacht Portfolio, signed a letter of intent (LoI) to purchase Sea Cloud...
February 2, 2022 - Cruise Industry
AIDAmira to be renamed "Ambition" and sail for Ambassador Cruise Line
A 2nd cruise ship is being added to the fleet of UK start-up company Ambassador Cruise Line UK (new brand) in 2023, signaling its confidence in the...
January 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line launches agent concession scheme for 2022-2023 maiden Ambience sailings
Ambassador Cruise Line UK launched its agent concession scheme for the 2022-2023 maiden sailings of Ambassador Ambience. The new concession scheme...
January 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Keel Laid for Sunstone Ships' 6th Infinity-Class vessel Ocean Albatros
SunStone Ships, the largest tonnage provider to the expedition cruise industry in the world, announced the successful keel laying of Ocean Albatros...
January 25, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ambassador Cruise Line launches Festive Events on flagship Ambience (December 2022)
The UK-based Ambassador Cruise Line launched its program of Festive Events/Xmas-themed onboard the Ambience ship, at Port London-Tilbury...
January 16, 2022