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Ship Operations
Motor repaired, SH Diana begins Antarctica cruise seasonMotor repaired, SH Diana begins Antarctica cruise season

The ship got underway from Ushuaia about 40 hours late but Swan Hellenic said time in Antarctica shouldn't be reduced due to a weather margin always built into the schedule.

byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Dec 5, 2024
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Expedition Cruising
Aurora’s 2026-27 Antarctic season has ‘women’s only’ voyageAurora’s 2026-27 Antarctic season has ‘women’s only’ voyage
byHelen Hutcheon
Dec 4, 2024
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Expedition Cruising
Bark EUROPA tall ship is the latest to join ECN’s ranksBark EUROPA tall ship is the latest to join ECN’s ranks
byHolly Payne
Dec 3, 2024
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Shipbuilding & Equipment
China Merchants floats out 7th SunStone ship, Douglas MawsonChina Merchants floats out 7th SunStone ship, Douglas Mawson
byAnne Kalosh
Nov 29, 2024
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Finance, Legal & Regulatory
Acquired by investment group, HX gets €140m capital infusionAcquired by investment group, HX gets €140m capital infusion
byAnne Kalosh
Nov 29, 2024
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People & Opinions
Sarina Bratton’s contract with Ponant comes to an endSarina Bratton’s contract with Ponant comes to an end
byHelen Hutcheon
Nov 29, 2024
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Expedition Cruising
Antarctica dropped from SH Diana cruise due to technical fault
Antarctica dropped from SH Diana cruise due to technical fault
Nov 29, 2024
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
Expedition Cruising
Albatros joins CLIA Australasia to strengthen ties with cruise sellers
Albatros joins CLIA Australasia to strengthen ties with cruise sellers
Nov 27, 2024
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
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Expedition Cruising
Secret Atlas expands 2025 programme with two new Arctic voyages
Secret Atlas expands 2025 programme with two new Arctic voyages
Nov 26, 2024
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
Ports & Destinations
Scotland’s cruise industry in good health
Scotland’s cruise industry in good health
Nov 25, 2024
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byMary Bond, Editor in Chief
People & Opinions
Jakob Lunøe takes the helm of Albatros Expeditions as CEO
Jakob Lunøe takes the helm of Albatros Expeditions as CEO
Nov 21, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
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Shipbuilding & Equipment
First solar-powered vessel from French start-up Selar to sail the Arctic
First solar sailing ship from French start-up Selar to cruise Arctic
Nov 20, 2024
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byMichèle Valandina, French correspondent
Finance, Legal & Regulatory
Proposed Greenland Tourism Law could impede expedition cruising
Proposed Greenland Tourism Law could impede expedition cruising
Nov 18, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Marketing
Ponant early bird savings up to 30% on 2026 Kimberley sailings
Ponant early bird savings up to 30% on 2026 Kimberley sailings
Nov 18, 2024
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
Expedition Cruising
HX, U of Tasmania create course to educate Antarctica travelers
HX, U of Tasmania create course to educate Antarctica travelers
Nov 15, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
People & Opinions
Ponant appoints Julie Golding key account manager for Australasia
Ponant appoints Julie Golding key account manager for Australasia
Nov 11, 2024
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
Ports & Destinations
What’s new in Norway's cruise ports and destinations
What’s new in cruise in Norway?
Nov 7, 2024
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byMary Bond, Editor in Chief
Expedition Cruising
Paspaley Pearl by Ponant project cancelled
Paspaley Pearl by Ponant project cancelled
Nov 6, 2024
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
Finance, Legal & Regulatory
Lindblad outlines NatGeo/Disney push, opportunity to buy ships
Lindblad outlines NatGeo/Disney push, opportunity to buy ships
Nov 5, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Finance, Legal & Regulatory
Lindblad's Q3 sails past forecasts on higher capacity utilization, pricing
Lindblad's Q3 sails past forecasts on higher capacity utilization, pricing
Nov 5, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
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Expedition Cruising
Quixote named newest member of Expedition Cruise Network
Quixote named newest member of Expedition Cruise Network
Oct 31, 2024
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
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Food and Beverage
Ecoventura to host culinary sailing marking Relais & Chateaux’s 70th anniversary
Ecoventura culinary cruise to mark Relais & Chateaux’s 70th anniversary
Oct 30, 2024
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
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Expedition Cruising
Swan Hellenic sailing to 30+ remote destinations in 2025-2026
Swan Hellenic sailing to 30+ remote destinations in 2025-2026
Oct 29, 2024
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
Expedition Cruising
‘Last Penguin’ documentary to be made with Heritage Expeditions
‘Last Penguin’ documentary to be made with Heritage Expeditions
Oct 29, 2024
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
Environmental & Health
Antarctica21 pioneers e-fuel use in Antarctica
Antarctica21 pioneers e-fuel use in Antarctica
Oct 28, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Expedition Cruising
True North sails to unexplored regions of the Kimberley in 2026
True North sails to unexplored regions of the Kimberley in 2026
Oct 24, 2024
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
People & Opinions
Swan Hellenic scoops Mark Spillane as Kelly Predmesky moves up
Swan Hellenic scoops Mark Spillane as Kelly Predmesky moves up
Oct 22, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Expedition Cruising
Australia’s Chimu Adventures joins forces with Polar Latitudes
Australia’s Chimu Adventures joins forces with Polar Latitudes
Oct 22, 2024
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
Finance, Legal & Regulatory
Lindblad Expeditions to report Q3 results Nov. 5
Lindblad Expeditions to report Q3 results Nov. 5
Oct 21, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
Expedition Cruising
Seabourn expedition ship discovers historic wreck
Seabourn expedition ship discovers historic wreck
Oct 18, 2024
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byAnne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review
All Oceanwide Expedition motor vessels will be able to provide free internet access to their passengers
Expedition Cruising
Oceanwide to offer passengers free internet access
Oceanwide to offer passengers free internet access
Oct 16, 2024
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
Marcus Puttich, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises & TUI Cruises in London with HANSEATIC spirit
Expedition Cruising
Seatrade Cruise given exclusive tour of HANSEATIC spirit in London
Seatrade Cruise given exclusive tour of HANSEATIC spirit
Oct 14, 2024
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor
Expedition Cruising
Atlas Ocean Voyages launches online booking tool
Atlas Ocean Voyages launches online booking tool
Oct 10, 2024
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Expedition Cruising
Queensland expedition cruises with APT and Coral Discoverer
Queensland expedition cruises with APT and Coral Discoverer
Oct 10, 2024
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byHelen Hutcheon, Australasia correspondent
Michael Wenger, CEO, PolarJobs
Expedition Cruising
PolarJobs on connecting operators with experienced staff
PolarJobs on connecting operators with experienced staff
Oct 8, 2024
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byHolly Payne, Editor Video Production and Deputy Editor

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