Ponant launched an exclusive offer of flight credits up to A$2,500 per passenger for Australians and New Zealanders booking polar expeditions in 2025-26 by June 30.

HX unveiled a new northern Norway itinerary starting in January 2026 at the peak of the aurora season.

From September 2026 until March 2027 Ponant’s Le Jacques-Cartier will be positioned in French Polynesia alongside the company’s Paul Gauguin.

New Zealand’s family-owned Heritage Expeditions released the second wave of its 2025-26 sailings, with 20% early bird discounts and inclusive flights on select voyages.

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings' first quarter loss widened on higher revenue and the company announced the acquisition of safari provider Wineland-Thomson Adventures.

Sven Lindblad, who returned to CEO of Lindblad Expeditions Holdings in July 2023, received compensation valued at more than $2.3m last year.

Aurora Expeditions’ 2025-26 Antarctica season has 32 voyages across its three small purpose-built ships — Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle and Douglas Mawson, which is currently under construction and will have 36 solo cabins.