This is a fast-growing market, with many new purpose-built expedition ships setting sail. We’ll keep you up to date with the latest cruise options, news and developments.

Aranui 5

Follow in the footsteps of Moby Dick author on Aranui 5 voyage to Nuku Hiva

In 1842 American author Herman Melville, best remembered as the author of Moby Dick, landed on the island of Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas islands of French Polynesia. Now, 180 years on, passengers on the part cargo – part cruise ship Aranui 5 can see the island that so captivated Melville as part of a 12-day

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Seven Seas Voyager of Regent Seven Sea

COVID cruising casualties

We hoped we would never be in this situation again but regrettably cruise lines are once again taking a big hit because of the rapid spread of the COVID Omicron variant. In this week’s developments, Regent Seven Seas has postponed the restart of two of its ships owing to “travel complications”. Seven Seas Navigator’s January

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Viking Octantis

Let the adventures begin as Viking takes delivery of first expedition ship, Viking Octantis

Viking Octantis, the first of Viking’s two new purpose-built expedition ships, was handed over in a ceremony at at Fincantieri’s VARD shipyard in Søviknes, Norway, yesterday (22 December). The ship, which hosts 378 guests, will now set sail toward South America to welcome guests in January for Viking’s first voyages to Antarctica. She will then

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Silver Explorer with Zodiaks

Silversea launches return to Antarctica from the most southerly town on Earth

Silversea’s Silver Explorer this month launched the much-anticipated return of expedition cruising to Antarctica, setting sail from her new departure port of Puerto Williams in Chile, the southernmost town in the world. Silver Cloud subsequently joined her fleetmate a few days later, sailing from Punta Arenas. “We are proud and excited to be at the

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Viking Cruises Great Lakes

Viking unveils expedition voyages for summer 2023 including new Great Lakes exploration

Viking yesterday announced its summer 2023 season of expedition voyages, including a new two-week itinerary in the Great Lakes and additional offerings in North and South America. Debuting in June 2023, the new 15-day Great Lakes Collection itinerary will sail between Toronto and Duluth, providing guests with a complete view of the region and ports

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Expedition ship The Sylvia Earle

Looking for adventure? Here’s your chance to sign up for a ‘climate expedition like no other’

Aurora Expeditions, Australia’s award-winning travel adventure company, is looking for 100 thrill-seekers from around the world to join the world-first Antarctic Climate Expedition in 2023. Led by renowned oceanographer, marine biologist, explorer and conservationist Dr Sylvia Earle, the successful applicants will to “crew” the pivotal and far-reaching climate summit expedition to arguably the world’s most

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Scenic Eclipse - Image Credit - Roger Pimenta

Scenic unveils inaugural Wonder Savings Event with exceptional offers and savings

Scenic has unveiled a raft of offers across its 2022/23 portfolio of river cruises and expedition voyages for travellers looking to secure their preferred suite, itinerary and sailing date for less. The Scenic Wonder Savings Event offers savings of up to £2,500 across the river cruise collection and up to 20 per cent off ocean

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Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn names its second ultra-luxury expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn is to name its second -luxury purpose-built expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit, scheduled for delivery in February 2023. Sister ship Seabourn Venture is slated for delivery in March 2022. Construction for Seabourn Pursuit began in autumn 2020 during a ceremony in San Giorgo di Nogare, Italy, and the build process is well underway. “The name

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Scenic Eclipse

Newly-enhanced Scenic Eclipse heading back to Antarctic after two-year-lay-off

The ultra-luxury Scenic Eclipse will be one of the first vessels to return to Antarctica when it resumes sailing its expedition voyages from 6 January after a break of nearly two years.. And to celebrate the return, Scenic is currently offering a complimentary one-way Business Class Flight upgrade with British Airways on selected voyages departing

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Expedition cruise ship Crystal Endeavor

Back to cruising … a round up of what’s been happening this week

Cruise lines are moving through the gears as vacations get going again. Here’s some of this week’s news that will boost our spirits. Ice Queen Crystal Endeavor sets sail at last Crystal’s new expedition yacht, Crystal Endeavor, has set sail from Reykjavík on her belated maiden voyage – the first of five Iceland circumnavigations. The

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