Hurtigruten Expeditions Redefines Expedition Experience Launching All-Inclusive Offering HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the global leaders in expedition cruising, have announced plans to further enhance their onboard guest offering. As part of a phased approach, starting with Antarctica & Galápagos expeditions departing in October 2024, they will be introducing an ‘all-inclusive’ offering as standard across the whole…
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Viking Expedition Team Announces Discovery Of New Penguin Colony In Antarctica
VIKING EXPEDITION TEAM ANNOUNCES DISCOVERY OF NEW PENGUIN COLONY IN ANTARCTICA Viking recently announced its 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. The finding took place in January 2024 when Viking’s expedition vessel, the Viking Octantis®, visited Astrolabe Island,…
Science on board Le Commandant Charcot: a commitment unique in the world
Last September, PONANT inaugurated Le Commandant Charcot, the first high polar exploration hybrid-electric vessel powered by liquified natural gas. The launch does not stop there: by putting scientific research at the heart of its project, the company has designed the first cruise ship to accommodate teams of scientists, providing them with dedicated work areas. On route for…
Viking Celebrates First Voyages to Antarctica
Viking has marked the launch of its highly-anticipated expeditions as the new purpose-built Viking Octantis started her first Antarctic season. The launch of Viking Expeditions is a significant milestone as the company begins its 25th anniversary year; by the end of the year, Viking will have welcomed a second identical expedition ship, as well as…
Le Commandant Charcot working together with RRS Sir David Attenborough in Antarctica
Le Commandant Charcot, a luxury polar exploration ship from the French cruise company PONANT, teamed up with the British polar research ship RRS Sir David Attenborough in their mission to support the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration. Le Commandant Charcot and RRS Sir David Attenborough have both recently entered service in 2021, with their missions to operate in the polar regions. While…
Celebrity Cruises Announces Revolutionary Partnerships Ahead Of Celebrity Flora Debut
With just 66 days until the official debut of Celebrity Flora, Celebrity Cruises has unveiled three new cutting-edge partnerships for the revolutionary new ship: A world-renowned conservationist turned Godmother, a one-of-a-kind designer with an unmatched vision, and a leading university specialising in marine and atmospheric sciences. A GODMOTHER WITH PURPOSE Naturally, sharing Celebrity’s passion for environmental…
See Another Side To Antarctica In 2019
Antarctica. It’s perhaps the new ultimate cruise destination. The final frontier. The edge of the Earth. Endless, unexplored terrain. Incomparable natural landscapes that stretch out onto the horizon. Enough wildlife to satisfy even the most seasoned enthusiast, and its proximity to South America makes it a place like no other on Earth. Whether it’s the…
Celebrity Xpedition Receives Upgrades From Bow To Stern As Part Of The Celebrity Revolution
After emerging from a seven-day makeover in Panama, the award-winning Celebrity Xpedition is surrounding guests in upgraded comforts as they explore the Galapagos Islands. It’s another bold step in THE CELEBRITY REVOLUTION, beyond the introduction of two industry-changing ships – Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Flora – and the $500 million modernisation of the rest of…
The Arctic Like You’ve Never Seen – 5 Unmissable Cruises
Today, more cruisers are wanting to visit less accessible parts of the world and experience new adventurers and cultures. Enter the Arctic. About as far away from the Mediterranean as you can get, the Arctic is a frozen wilderness where giant musk ox roam the tundra and polar bears hunt on the endless sea ice….
Le Lapérouse Christened In Iceland
PONANT has celebrated the inauguration of Le Lapérouse, in the presence of Mrs. François Pinault, the godmother of the ship. An inauguration with Celtic undertones Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. Le Lapérouse was christened by the godmother, Mrs. François Pinault, in the presence of prominent political and cultural figures, international media and key partners. During a vibrant Breton-inspired…
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