Cruise news (Spitsbergen Island Norway-tagged)
- Accidents
AIDAluna assists in Arctic rescue operation off Spitsbergen (Svalbard Norway)
On the night of June 3rd, the Germany-flagged ship AIDAluna was involved in a coordinated rescue operation in the Arctic Circle following the...
June 5, 2025 - 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
Aurora Expeditions Australia unveils Arctic & Beyond 2025 voyages
Aurora Expeditions Australia has unveiled its Arctic & Beyond 2025 program, introducing 4 new voyages and 7 Ultimate Adventures for travelers...
November 20, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises' ships Serenity and Symphony in 2025 visit 281 ports/112 countries
Crystal has unveiled its 2025 itineraries for Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, following the brand's acquisition by the A&K Travel Group...
September 14, 2023 - Cruise Industry
TUI's cruise ship Mein Schiff 4 integrates sustainable biofuel into operations
In a notable step towards achieving carbon-neutral cruising, TUI's vessel Mein Schiff 4 achieved a significant milestone by integrating sustainable...
July 25, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Albatros Expeditions welcomes its newest ship Ocean Albatros in Tromso (Norway)
Copenhagen Denmark-based company Albatros Expeditions/fleet (specializing in polar cruisetours) announced the arrival of its newest fleetmate - Ocean...
June 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
AIDAluna is the first AIDA Cruises' ship to arrive in Kiel (Germany) this season
AIDA Cruises is set to make 64 stops in Kiel Fjord during summer 2023, with 3 of its ships including AIDAnova, AIDAluna, and AIDAbella. AIDAluna was...
May 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Quark Expeditions introduces its Arctic 2024 season
Quark Expeditions celebrated the launch of Arctic 2024 season offering more ways to experience Greenland, Svalbard Norway, and the Canadian Arctic...
November 9, 2022 - Cruise Industry
PONANT announces Le Commandant Charcot ship's 2024 Arctic cruise schedule
The French ltra-luxury travel company PONANT launched sales of polar exploration voyages scheduled for Le Commandant Charcot's 2024 Arctic season...
November 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions offers discounted Arctic cruises with Zurich-to-Longyearbyen flight & hikes...
Oceanwide Expeditions (fleet) announced discounted Arctic voyages with Zurich-to-Longyearbyen flight & hikes included. Two Arctic cruises in...
July 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten introduces "Svalbard Express” and “North Cape Express" cruiseferry routes in 2023
The Norwegian cruiseferry company Hurtigruten marks its Biggest Product Evolution with two Premium Journeys to be introduced in 2023. The &ldquo...
June 19, 2022 - Accidents
HAL-Holland America’s ms Volendam chartered as hotel ship for Ukrainian refugees
HAL-Holland America’s vessel ms Volendam will be used as a hotel ship to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. The decision is part of an agreement...
April 2, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Viking OCEAN's newest cruise ship Viking Saturn joins the fleet in 2023-Q1
Viking Cruises announced that its newest ship - Viking Saturn, is set to join the fleet in early 2023. The 930-passenger sistership will spend her...
October 14, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Hurtigruten’ship MS Fridtjof Nansen christened in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
In unique surroundings at latitude 78˚ North in Longyearbyen (on Spitsbergen Island in the Svalbard Archipelago), the community joined the...
September 15, 2021 - Cruise Industry
Norway bans cruise ships from offering helicopter and submarine tours in Svalbard
Norway banned cruise ships from offering helicopter tours and submarine rides to the Svalbard Archipelago, which lies midway between the North Pole...
September 11, 2021