Hurtigruten Expeditions in Neko Harbour, Antarctica

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) all set to go all-inclusive

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) are to phase in all-inclusive cruising across its fleet by November, starting with Antarctica & Galápagos expeditions, pictured, departing in October. Since rebranding to HX last December, the Hurtigruten evolution features many new initiatives that seek to combine their renowned exploring heritage with the modern-day guest experience. The all-inclusive offering ranges from

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Get off the beaten track with HX this summer and save 28%

This summer enjoy free flights, hotels and transfers, plus an additional 28% off selected sailings with Hurtigruten Expeditions to Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard, the Northwest Passage and Alaska. Join a HX expedition and encounter an all-star cast from the animal kingdom, from salmon-swatting bears in Alaska to breaching humpbacks in Greenland. The offer is valid across

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Nieuw Statendam

Port of Dover celebrates full season of Holland America cruises in summer 2025

For the first time in ten years British travellers will be able to embark on a full season of roundtrip European cruises from Dover with Holland America in 2025. Nieuw Statendam will sail ten itineraries ranging from 14 to 42 days to the Canary Islands, British Isles, Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Iberia and the eastern Mediterranean.

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Ponant unveils a chilling adventure for Le Commandant Charcot’s Polar Raiders

A new teeth-chattering adventure will soon be available for guests on Le Commandant Charcot as Ponant creates ever more immersive, exclusive and meaningful experiences. Five Polar Raids will set out across sea ice into the snowy mountains of East Greenland during two extraordinary cruises in 2023 and 2024 that will be a true test of

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Ambience of Ambassador Cruise Lines

Six-night cruises from £499 with Ambassador’s New Year Saver Fares

Ambassador Cruise Line has launched its New Year Saver Fares for bookings made by 1 March, with six-night cruises from £499. Sailings include spring in the Fjords, exploring the Baltics and summer in Iceland and Greenland. The deal Save up to 30% on selected sailings and more Fares from £67 per guest per night 6

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Viking Venus

Viking Saturn to sail Nordic Voyages when she makes her debut in 2023

Viking today announced its newest ocean ship, Viking Saturn, will join the fleet in early 2023. The 930-guest ship – the ninth of Viking’s modern cruise vessels –  will spend her maiden season sailing three new itineraries in Scandinavian and Nordic countries, including two 15-day journeys, Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada and Iceland & Norway’s

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Ambience of Ambassador Cruise Line

Ambassador’s inaugural 2022-23 cruise programme features 33 sailings to 90 different ports

New British cruise line Ambassador is offering a mixed itinerary, no-fly programme of 33 sailings from London Tilbury for its inaugural 2022-23 season. Ambience’s maiden season from April 2022 to May 2023 features more than 90 different ports with itineraries spanning the British Isles, Norwegian Fjords, the Baltics, St Petersburg, Greenland, the Arctic, Iceland, the

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Fred Olsen's Boudicca

Fred Olsen offers ‘small ships for a big world’ in 2021-2022, visiting 224 destinations in 73 countries

Fred Olsen’s fleet of smaller, more intimately-sized ocean ships will be visiting 224 destinations in 73 countries, on 93 different itineraries in 2021-22, with durations between three and 153 nights to 88 different areas of scenic cruising. Complementing the UK departure ports of Southampton, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle and Edinburgh (Rosyth), Olsen will also be offering

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Fred Olsen promises a whale of a time in 2020 with nine-cruise inaugural season with ORCA

A nine-cruise whale-watching programme for 2020 has been confirmed by Fred Olsen Cruises as part of its first official year in partnership with marine conservation charity ORCA. The cruises will enable ORCA to collect vital data on the number and species of whales and dolphins sighted and identify marine wildlife hotspots, feeding directly into the

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Holland America adds Greenland to its Canada & New England cruise programme for 2021

Holland America Line’s Canada & New England season will be even more scenic in 2021 with the addition of three cruises that explore the dramatic landscape of Greenland. From April to October, guests can select from more than 13 unique Canada, New England and Greenland itineraries ranging from seven to 17 days, including a new

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