Lindblad Expeditions became the latest cruise operator to mandate the COVID-19 booster.

Icelandic port of Sauðárkrókur (pronounced Saudarkrokur), located in the north of the island and with easy access to prominent and authentic Viking historical sites, is now accessible to larger ships as the harbour entrance has been widened.

SH Minerva performed an emergency extraction of a team carrying out science and educational outreach in the Antarctic Peninsula, after COVID-19 containment restrictions in Argentina prevented the expedition group from being picked up as planned.

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators plans the first international day dedicated to Antarctic ambassadors as April 25.

Arnaldo Zanonato is back with the Walt Disney Co., now as senior manager - integration and innovation, Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions.

American Queen Voyages partnered with Rocky Mountaineer to offer a pre- and post-cruise luxury rail City Stay Package for Ocean Victory's inaugural season.

China Merchants Heavy Industries' Haimen yard laid the keel for Ocean Albatros, the sixth vessel in SunStone Ships' Infinity series.

Lindblad Expeditions priced its private offering of $360m senior secured notes due 2027 at 6.75%.

Lindblad Expeditions added a fourth ship to its 2022 Alaska program to meet higher than expected demand.

Exploris, a new cruise line specialising in expedition voyages, will enter the French market in 2023 with Ponant co-founder Philippe Videau at its head.