Surprises and delights along the mighty Mekong

Veteran travel writer and world traveller, Peter Needham, explores the ancient Mekong River aboard CF Mekong's quaint and delightful Toun Tiou II

A hearty, foaming stein of fine pilsner in a German-Vietnamese brewery bar; an ascent to the top of a mountain by Austrian cable car; a bird-watching trip on a jungle waterway and a placid cruise with a friendly crew down one of the world’s great rivers.

Aranui Launches First Two Ship Program in 2027

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The new ship, Aranoa, will join Aranui 5 in March 2027. This program includes a packed schedule with both passenger-freighter ships visiting all five French Polynesian archipelagos throughout the year.

Viking's newest riverboat on the Mekong

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Viking has taken delivery of its newest river ship, Viking Tonle, set to sail exclusively on Southeast Asia's Mekong River. According to Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking, the region's rich history and traditions make it especially compelling for travellers who value learning through exploration.

Polar Latitudes Expeditions and Albatros Expeditions to merge

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Polar Latitudes Expeditions and Albatros Expeditions are merging to form a new brand in the polar travel sector, set to debut in mid-October. The combined fleet will feature four ships: Ocean Albatros, Ocean Victory, MS Seaventure, and Ocean Nova. This strategic partnership aims to provide travellers with a broader range of itineraries, ship experiences, cabin options, amenities, and adventure programs.

New vessel and strategy for PONANT

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PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP is expanding its offering for lovers of exclusive sailing with the launch of the new commercial brand, PONANT YACHTING, showcasing the Group’s expertise in crafting ultra-intimate experiences, combining sailing, sophistication and bespoke service. 

New look Yasawa Princess resumes Maldives cruises

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Yasawa Princess’s return to cruising the waters of the Maldives is drawing closer, and Expedition Cruise Specialists has released a teaser as to what guests can expect from the refurbished small ship upon her return to service on 10 November this year. The series of renders, provided to ECS by the ship's owner Deep Blue Holidays, showcase a completely re-imagined vessel that is sure to deliver a real 'wow' factor to guests embarking in Malé at the start of the coming season.

PONANT sued after cancellation of elite Arctic cruise

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The luxury French-flagged cruise line, PONANT, has cancelled a lucrative charter aboard Le Commandant Charcot, allegedly because of the arrest of the payment broker acting on behalf of a Russian travel agency that had booked a group of 150 high-profile Russian passengers on an exclusive voyage.

Luxury Travel Magazine Cruise Issue: Special offer for Expedition Cruising Subscribers

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ExpeditionCruising.com's publisher and editor, Roderick Eime, has been tasked by Luxury Travel Media to write the cover story for the Luxury Travel Magazine's forthcoming cruising issue.

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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises New EUROPA 2 Voyages for Summer 2027

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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled four new summer cruises aboard the luxury ship EUROPA 2, scheduled between June 2 - August 3, 2027. Replacing previously planned Red Sea routes, the new itineraries will take guests from Asia across the Indian Ocean and southern Africa to the western Mediterranean, before EUROPA 2 resumes its original schedule from Civitavecchia (Rome) on August 3, 2027.

Aurora Expeditions 2027 Small Ship Cruises in 22 Countries

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Aurora Expeditions, the award-winning leader in small-ship adventure travel, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Small Ship Cruises 2027 Season, officially opening for sale today.

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe

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Viking's newest river ship, the Viking Gyda, has officially joined its fleet and will sail exclusively on Portugal’s Douro River. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Gyda took place at the West Sea shipyard in Viana do Castello, Portugal.

Expedition Adventures with the HANSEATIC Fleet

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For guests seeking wild landscapes and deeper immersion in nature, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ three expedition ships, the HANSEATIC nature, the HANSEATIC inspiration, and the HANSEATIC spirit—offer thrilling voyages into the planet’s most remote corners.