Expedition Cruising

News and insight on what is happening in the world of expedition cruising covering ships, design, ports & destinations, itineraries, operators and owners, charterers, newbuildings, sustainability and regulatory issues

German entrepreneur launching new Adler-Schiffe expedition brand this month

Jul 07, 2020

German shipowner/entrepreneur Sven Paulsen is launching a new cruise brand, Adler-Schiffe Expedition, with the 1,211gt Quest time-chartered from Arctic Travel Co.

Most Ponant ships expected to sail this summer, from France, Iceland, Arctic

Jul 03, 2020

While Ponant still awaits approval to sail five different itineraries along the French coasts, Le Bellot is planned to operate from Iceland and Le Boréal in the Arctic.

Up to 50% off in Hurtigruten weeklong flash sale for North Americans

Jul 01, 2020

Hurtigruten's North American office opened a 'Freedom Flash Sale' with discounts of up to 50% on select 2020 and 2021 itineraries.

AECO, Norwegian Coastal Administration get funding for oil spill response project

Jun 29, 2020

The Norwegian Coastal Administration and the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators received 360,000 Norwegian kroner ($37,243) for an Arctic oil spill response project.

IAATO votes in new members

Jun 25, 2020

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators welcomed to its membership two operators, five provisional operators and five new associates.

Iceland open and hoping to welcome expedition ships this summer

Jun 17, 2020

As of Monday, Iceland has opened its borders to tourists and Cruise Iceland reports it is in confidential discussion with three cruise lines about resumption of expedition cruises this year.

Norway OKs expedition cruising in Svalbard

Jun 12, 2020

The Norwegian government today gave the green light for expedition cruises to resume in Svalbard under rigorous safety conditions.

Hurtigruten adds year-round expeditions from Dover, Hamburg, Bergen

Jun 10, 2020

Hurtigruten expedition sailings exploring the Norwegian coast will be offered year-round from Dover, Hamburg and Bergen, starting in January 2021.

Silversea takes in-person delivery of Galápagos ship Silver Origin

Jun 05, 2020

Silversea's first destination-specific newbuild, Silver Origin, was delivered in Rotterdam by Dutch shipyard De Hoop and is scheduled to begin Galápagos service Aug. 22.

Construction of Oceanwide Expeditions’ Janssonius starts at Brodosplit

Jun 04, 2020

Construction of Oceanwide Expeditions’ Janssonius began this week at Brodosplit shipyard in Split, Croatia.