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

Ponant reshuffle as VP Asia Pacific joins Aurora Expeditions

Jul 14, 2020

Ponant Chairman Asia Pacific Sarina Bratton announced that departing VP APAC Monique Ponfoort will not be replaced.

Vard delivers Le Jacques Cartier, sixth and final Ponant Explorer newbuild

Jul 13, 2020

With the delivery of Le Jacques Cartier, Ponant's Explorer series of six newbuilds is complete in just over two years.

Atlas Ocean Voyages bundles air into all sailings

Jul 13, 2020

Atlas Ocean Voyages is now bundling airfare into all sailings, citing positive feedback from travel advisors to recent air/sea promotions.

TUI Group completes sale of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to TUI Cruises jv with RCL

Jul 08, 2020

The TUI Group completed the sale of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to its TUI Cruises joint venture with the Royal Caribbean Group for an enterprise value estimated at €1.2bn.

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.