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Tim Burtch takes on central US sales for Atlas Ocean Voyages

Apr 11, 2023

Atlas Ocean Voyages hired sales veteran Tim Burtch as regional sales director for the central US.

Newly delivered Scenic Eclipse II heads to maiden cruise

Apr 11, 2023

Scenic Group founder and Chairman Glen Moroney showcased Scenic Eclipse II to the Croatian prime minister and other dignitaries before she sailed to Lisbon for her maiden 11-day ‘Iberian Discovery’ voyage to Barcelona this Thursday.

Cruise lines see potential for Photon Marine's electric motors

Apr 05, 2023

Electric boats were the big story at this year's Miami International Boat Show, where Photon Marine showed off its new 300 HP electric outboard motor in cruising's capital.

A&K expands Galápagos offering with newly added Ecoventura yacht

Apr 05, 2023

Abercrombie & Kent is expanding its Galápagos portfolio with preferred partner, Ecoventura, a leader in sustainable travel.

Atlas introduces 500 Europe excursions including Cultural Immersion tours

Apr 04, 2023

Atlas Ocean Voyages introduced complimentary Cultural Immersion shore excursions in Europe as part of the line’s new Epicurean Expeditions, offered from April through October.

Helsinki Shipyard delivers SH Diana, Swan Hellenic's third ship

Apr 04, 2023

Helsinki Shipyard handed over SH Diana, the third and largest newbuild for Swan Hellenic.

Chilean Fjords debut and following Shackleton’s footsteps new for AE Expeditions in 24/25

Apr 03, 2023

Australian-owned expedition company AE Expeditions will visit the Chilean Fjords for the first time during its 2024-2025 Antarctic programme.

Expedition cruising opens up to a wider audience

Mar 29, 2023

The world still has hidden corners to drive expedition cruises, but just who can travel to the ends of the Earth has been changing.

Swan Hellenic’s SH Vega completes first Antarctic season

Mar 25, 2023

Swan Hellenic’s SH Vega closing cruise of the 2022-2023 Antarctic season has reached Cape Town and is about to embark on a series of cultural expedition cruises of the West Coast of Africa.

AECO releases new guidelines for visitors to Reykjanesbær

Mar 23, 2023

The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) released new guidelines for visitors to Reykjanesbær, Iceland, based on community input.