Exploris One was equipped with a complete hybrid network solution from Marlink during its refit in Valparaiso, Chile to ensure seamless, secure connectivity in isolated areas. 

Australia’s Cairns-based Coral Expeditions will operate two new itineraries in 2026 — ‘Louisiades, Solomons and Vanuatu’ and ‘Vanuatu, Solomons, New Britain and Bougainville.’

Cruise start-up Positive Polar is looking to launch operations as soon as possible with bookings slated to open this summer. 

HX will transition to an all-inclusive product starting with Antarctica and Galápagos voyages departing in October, then as standard across the whole fleet, covering all destinations, from November.

Lindblad Expeditions appointed global media and entertainment executive Pam Kaufman as a director, bringing the board to 10.

Albatros Expeditions plans a christening ceremony for Ocean Albatros on May 7 in Copenhagen, where the company is based.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ next-generation submersible, Scenic Neptune II, successfully completed sea trials and safety certification.

New Zealand family-owned Heritage Expeditions appointed Chris le Roux as sales manager Australia.

Viking's expedition team supported the discovery of a new colony of chinstrap penguins not previously known to science on Diaz Rock, near Astrolabe Island in Antarctica.

HX’s Maud will make a temporary return to Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express later this year and HX will pause sailings in West Africa due to instability in the region.