From On Board: Day 2: SH Minerva in Melanesia; Minerva meet Maila

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Vessel: SH Minerva
Location: Solomon Islands
Itinerary: Wild Eden of Papua New Guinea

Well, we are in the tropics after all, and the Coral Sea seems unusually active with storms right now.

Analysis: As expedition cruising continues to grow, can it remain sustainable?

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The rapid rise of expedition cruising reflects a structural shift in traveller preferences toward immersive, experience-led travel, supported by strong post-pandemic growth across the broader cruise sector.

Another cruise ship runs aground

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A small expedition cruise vessel has run aground on a reef in Fiji, with all passengers safely evacuated and no injuries reported.

Norrøna Adventure yacht Varg named among TIME’s World’s Greatest Places

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Norrøna Adventure’s small-format expedition yacht Varg S/Y has been included in TIME’s 2026 list of the World’s Greatest Places, a curated annual selection of 100 destinations spanning hotels, cruises, attractions and cultural sites worldwide.

Unlimited Travel Group acquires polar specialist Waterproof Expeditions

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Unlimited Travel Group (UTG), Sweden’s largest listed travel and event company, has acquired Netherlands-based Waterproof Expeditions, expanding its footprint in the fast-growing expedition travel sector.

True North completes $4m fleet refit ahead of 2026 season

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Expedition cruise operator True North Adventure Cruises has completed a $4 million refit of its vessels True North and True North II ahead of the 2026 season.

Oceanwide Expeditions plans two hybrid sail expedition vessels

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Oceanwide Expeditions has signed a letter of intent to build two expedition vessels using hybrid sail propulsion, with delivery scheduled for 2029 and 2030.

Four Seasons I sets sail, marking brand’s entry into luxury yachting

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Four Seasons has entered the maritime sector, with its first vessel, Four Seasons I, departing on its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean as the company extends its luxury hospitality brand to sea.

Unforgettable Croatia's luxury small ships available to charter for 2027

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Specialist luxury small-ship cruising company Unforgettable Croatia has announced that its fleet of six ships is available for private charter in 2027.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Plans Indian Ocean Expedition Season

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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will operate ten expedition voyages in the Indian Ocean between October 2027 and March 2028 aboard HANSEATIC nature, focusing on the Seychelles and Madagascar.

Antarctica21 launches hybrid-electric expedition vessel Magellan Discoverer

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Antarctic expedition cruise operator Antarctica21 has unveiled its newest vessel, Magellan Discoverer, a hybrid-electric polar ship scheduled to enter service during the 2026–27 Antarctic season.

Heritage Expeditions acquires former Silver Explorer

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NZ-based expedition cruise operator Heritage Expeditions has acquired the former Silver Explorer, a polar-capable vessel previously operated by Silversea Cruises, and plans to introduce it into service in May 2027 under the name Heritage Discoverer.