July 22, 2025
The new expedition ship will be delivered in September 2025
The newest purpose-built expedition vessel from Aurora Expeditions, Douglas Mawson, has successfully completed sea trials, marking a crucial step towards starting its inaugural voyages later this year.
Read More…July 21, 2025
His new company aims to channel the raw spirit of early Antarctic exploration
Antarctica expert Greg Carter, formerly of Chimu Adventures and Albatros Expeditions, is reentering the expedition cruise arena, and with Terra Nova he’s determined to bring back the raw spirit of early exploration.
Read More…July 14, 2025
Refined pre- and post-cruise experiences will also help to deepen guest immersion
Silversea has launched a major upgrade to its Galápagos Islands offering, with exclusive charter flights and refined pre- and post-cruise experiences to reduce travel time and deepen guest immersion in one of the world’s most treasured ecosystems.
Read More…July 11, 2025
Logistics & operations manager Jorge Villamarin shares the company’s secret sauce
With intentional travel heralded as the latest luxury travel trend, newcomer Pearl Expeditions looks set to hit the mark with its range of adventures that transform guests through deep connections with nature, culture and themselves.
Read More…July 10, 2025
The voyage will combine haute cuisine with diplomacy and polar exploration
In January 2027, PONANT will combine haute cuisine with diplomacy and polar exploration on a special voyage through the Gulf of Bothnia aboard Le Commandant Charcot, in partnership with the Club des Chefs des Chefs (CCC).
Read More…July 10, 2025
The new range features shorter itineraries with a more flexible approach
Coral Expeditions has launched a new series of four- and six-night small ship voyages called Coastal Adventures, with the shorter, more flexible adventure product aimed at a “new generation of explorers”.
Read More…July 9, 2025
The first round of recipients has been revealed
The HX Foundation, the charitable arm of HX Expeditions, has announced the allocation of over €222,754 in its first round of 2025 grant funding to a range of global projects supporting conservation, scientific research, and community wellbeing in oceanic and polar regions.
Read More…June 25, 2025
From onboard product to market approach, Pearl Expeditions is ditching the rulebook
In her latest return to the luxury expedition space with the launch of Pearl Expeditions, Sarina Bratton and her team are rewriting the rules, steering away from mainstream models that dominate the sector with a focus on boutique experiences and a refusal to discount.
Read More…June 25, 2025
These are the vessel’s last three scheduled voyages to the region
Scenic is offering travellers a rare opportunity to follow in the path of the world’s greatest explorers with a trio of expert-led Expedition Voyages to East Antarctica and the Ross Sea aboard Scenic Eclipse II.
Read More…June 23, 2025
With the 50m Paspaley Pearl, the operator can access 75% more of the region
While Kimberley cruising has become a popular way to experience this remote wilderness, Pearl Expeditions is now offering rare access to the 75% of the region that remains beyond standard routes.
Read More…June 20, 2025
She also revealed the new logo and an in-depth look inside Paspaley Pearl
Sarina Bratton AM has hailed the launch of Australia-owned boutique adventure brand Pearl Expeditions as her “career highlight” as she introduced members of the trade and media to the company’s new brand identity and Paspaley Pearl’s range of itineraries.
Read More…June 17, 2025
The revamp includes the launch of Brygga Bistro and a new Science Centre
HX Expeditions has completed a multimillion-euro refurbishment of its vessel, MS Spitsbergen, which aims to enhance comfort, accessibility and operational efficiency.
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