Ask anyone what they know about the Mekong Delta in Vietnam's south, and you'll most likely hear descriptions of a vast waterlogged plain interspersed with villages and rice paddies, crisscrossed with canals and green with a wide variety of crops.
Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Friday, 6 December 2024
[updated] Statement from Swan Hellenic re: Technical issue aboard SH Diana
#expeditioncruising .
SH Diana departs Ushuaia for first dedicated Antarctic cruise of season after prompt propulsion motor repair
UPDATE 5 December 2024
Swan Hellenic is pleased to confirm that the technical team organized by Wärtsilä, the maker of SH Diana’s propulsion system, together with the other technical specialists called out to assist in Ushuaia, have diligently completed the repair to one of the ship’s electric propulsion motors and all the related tests.
SH Diana consequently sailed early this morning, local time, and then completed a series of final sea trials and a minor adjustment in the Beagle Channel before proceeding less than about 40 hours behind schedule on her first dedicated Antarctic cultural expedition cruise of the 2024-2025 season.
Given the ample margin always built into the schedules of Swan Hellenic’s Antarctic cruises to allow for weather and other disruptions, the company is certain that this delay will not lead to reduction in the time scheduled for exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. SH Diana’s cruise guests will, therefore, be able to enjoy weather conditions permitting all their planned expeditions.
The propulsion motor problem was detected while in South Georgia on the 12th day of SH Diana’s 20-night cruise from South Africa to Antarctica, which departed Cape Town on 13 November. For obvious safety reasons, Captain Svein-Rune Stromnes promptly decided to curtail the voyage and proceed immediately to the closest safe port, Ushuaia, which was also the cruise’s port of arrival. Spare parts were sourced and technicians mobilized in record time despite the logistical challenges of the remote location, enabling the repair work to start immediately when SH Diana docked in port on 1 December.
Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito says: “We are pleased that the prompt and efficient coordination of all parties involved on board and ashore enabled SH Diana to depart for Antarctica with less than about 40 hours’ delay. We have as always been attentive to our cruise guests during this time, arranging special excursions of Ushuaia and experiences aboard, which have been greatly appreciated. We now wish them exceptional explorations of the White Continent.”
Swan Hellenic can confirm that during the cruise from Cape Town, South Africa, to Ushuaia, in South Georgia, there was a unexpected malfunction in one of the ship's two propulsion electric motor.
Swan Hellenic is pleased to confirm that the technical team organized by Wärtsilä, the maker of SH Diana’s propulsion system, together with the other technical specialists called out to assist in Ushuaia, have diligently completed the repair to one of the ship’s electric propulsion motors and all the related tests.
SH Diana consequently sailed early this morning, local time, and then completed a series of final sea trials and a minor adjustment in the Beagle Channel before proceeding less than about 40 hours behind schedule on her first dedicated Antarctic cultural expedition cruise of the 2024-2025 season.
Given the ample margin always built into the schedules of Swan Hellenic’s Antarctic cruises to allow for weather and other disruptions, the company is certain that this delay will not lead to reduction in the time scheduled for exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. SH Diana’s cruise guests will, therefore, be able to enjoy weather conditions permitting all their planned expeditions.
The propulsion motor problem was detected while in South Georgia on the 12th day of SH Diana’s 20-night cruise from South Africa to Antarctica, which departed Cape Town on 13 November. For obvious safety reasons, Captain Svein-Rune Stromnes promptly decided to curtail the voyage and proceed immediately to the closest safe port, Ushuaia, which was also the cruise’s port of arrival. Spare parts were sourced and technicians mobilized in record time despite the logistical challenges of the remote location, enabling the repair work to start immediately when SH Diana docked in port on 1 December.
Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito says: “We are pleased that the prompt and efficient coordination of all parties involved on board and ashore enabled SH Diana to depart for Antarctica with less than about 40 hours’ delay. We have as always been attentive to our cruise guests during this time, arranging special excursions of Ushuaia and experiences aboard, which have been greatly appreciated. We now wish them exceptional explorations of the White Continent.”
Swan Hellenic can confirm that during the cruise from Cape Town, South Africa, to Ushuaia, in South Georgia, there was a unexpected malfunction in one of the ship's two propulsion electric motor.
As a result of this technical issue, the captain changed the planned route on day 14 of the 21-day cruise. The three and a half planned days in Antarctic Peninsula had to be curtailed for safety reasons and the ship set a direct course for the next accessible port - Ushuaia, where it will dock on December 1st where an experienced team of technicians are ready and waiting to board to rectify the fault. The safety of our guests is always paramount and Swan Hellenic is doing all that is possible to get guests on their upcoming expedition as soon as possible.
(File image Roderick Eime)
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Passing of former Orion executive chef, Lothar Greiner
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News has reached our desk of the sudden passing of executive chef, Lothar Greiner, well known to guests aboard the former Orion Expeditions as head chef.
"We lost one of our wonderful Orion family members. Lothar was with us from the beginning and Tracy his wife was our Hotel Manager," former chairman of Orion, Sarina Bratton, told ExpeditionCruising, "We won numerous, back-to-back Gourmet Traveller Food awards."
"We lost one of our wonderful Orion family members. Lothar was with us from the beginning and Tracy his wife was our Hotel Manager," former chairman of Orion, Sarina Bratton, told ExpeditionCruising, "We won numerous, back-to-back Gourmet Traveller Food awards."
A Celebration of Life will be held later this week in his home town of Noosa in Queensland.
Greiner moved to Lindblad as Manager of Culinary Operations when Orion came under the control of stalwart US-based expedition cruise company, Lindblad Expeditions, in 2013.
Our condolences to wife, Tracey, and his many friends in the industry.
Greiner moved to Lindblad as Manager of Culinary Operations when Orion came under the control of stalwart US-based expedition cruise company, Lindblad Expeditions, in 2013.
Our condolences to wife, Tracey, and his many friends in the industry.
Windstar Cruises’ New Star Seeker Floats Out in Portugal
The new Star Seeker yacht, the first Star Class new build for small ship line Windstar Cruises, has floated out of the building dock, touching water for the first time at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
Monday, 18 November 2024
Statement regarding HX vessel Fridtof Nansen - now returned to service
UPDATE: MS Fridtof Nansen returned to service. Remainder of season unaffected.
On November 16th, a contained technical issue occurred on our vessel, MS Fridtjof Nansen. The ship is continuing its planned journey to the disembarkation port, Ushuaia, and will arrive on November 18th. We can confirm that all passengers and crew are safe and accounted for.
On November 16th, a contained technical issue occurred on our vessel, MS Fridtjof Nansen. The ship is continuing its planned journey to the disembarkation port, Ushuaia, and will arrive on November 18th. We can confirm that all passengers and crew are safe and accounted for.
Friday, 15 November 2024
Silversea Kicks Off Its 2024/2025 Antarctica Season
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| Silver Endeavour, one of the world’s most luxurious expedition ships, embarks on Silversea’s first Antarctica voyage of the 2024/2025 season |
Three Ships, 34 Voyages, Up To 80 Landing Sites
Silversea, a leading experiential luxury and expedition cruise travel brand, has kicked off its 2024/2025 Antarctica season with Silver Endeavour hosting guests on an 18-day voyage to South Georgia, the South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Between October 29, 2024, and March 10, 2025, Silversea will deploy three ships to the continent, undertaking 34 voyages in the austral summer as part of one of the broadest and most diverse Antarctica offerings in luxury expedition travel.
Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Expedition ship damaged in South Georgia [updated]
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Information is slowly coming in and it seems Albatros Expeditions' vessel, Ocean Victory, sustained some damage while in South Georgia, possibly to a stabiliser. Previously reported as Antarctica.
As can be seen on Cruise Mapper, the ship is heading to Ushuaia under its own power and at a respectable 12-13kts. It should arrive on the morning of November 14th to carry out inspections and possible repairs. There are no reported injuries to passengers or crew.
The ship was about halfway through a 19-day Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands Islands itinerary and was due to head to the Antarctic Peninsula.
A statement from Albatros Expeditions CEO Jakob Lunøe has been received"
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| Albatros Expeditions Ocean Victory (file image) |
Information is slowly coming in and it seems Albatros Expeditions' vessel, Ocean Victory, sustained some damage while in South Georgia, possibly to a stabiliser. Previously reported as Antarctica.
As can be seen on Cruise Mapper, the ship is heading to Ushuaia under its own power and at a respectable 12-13kts. It should arrive on the morning of November 14th to carry out inspections and possible repairs. There are no reported injuries to passengers or crew.
The ship was about halfway through a 19-day Antarctica, South Georgia and Falklands Islands itinerary and was due to head to the Antarctic Peninsula.
During the early hours of November 9th, 2024, MV Ocean Victory sustained damage from an unknown source, affecting the stabilizer system of the vessel and causing slight water ingress into void spaces on the vessel. This damage was sustained off the coast of the island of South Georgia in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Thankfully, nobody onboard has sustained any injuries from this incident, nor is there any immediate risk to the vessel or those onboard after our crew worked hard to minimize the impact of the damage. However, after a thorough initial assessment of the damage, the Captain and owners of MV Ocean Victory have taken the difficult decision to return immediately to port to make necessary repairs to the vessel. The safety of our guests, crew and vessels is our utmost priority. We are grateful to the guests onboard MV Ocean Victory for their understanding and patience during this difficult period and thank them for their continued support as we worked to return them and the vessel safely to South America.
How this will affect the remainder of the ship's season is unclear.
We will continue to update this report as new details come to hand.
We will continue to update this report as new details come to hand.
Monday, 11 November 2024
Expedition Ship Review: Swan Hellenic Diana
#expeditioncruising . 
In November, we were fortunate to be invited to review Swan Hellenic's newest expedition ship, SH Diana, on an outstanding voyage from Seychelles to the African coast, the ‘Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean’ . You can read the semi-daily posts below and this ship review for Expedition Cruise Specialists
In November, we were fortunate to be invited to review Swan Hellenic's newest expedition ship, SH Diana, on an outstanding voyage from Seychelles to the African coast, the ‘Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean’ . You can read the semi-daily posts below and this ship review for Expedition Cruise Specialists
Expedition Kit: This little Bluetooth speaker could get you into trouble.
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Review: Ultimate Ears MINIROLL Bluetooth Speaker
Once upon a time, those little add-on speakers for your Walkman, Apple iPod or MP3 player were tinny, rattly little things that had all the HiFi quality of fingernails down a blackboard.
Review: Ultimate Ears MINIROLL Bluetooth Speaker
Once upon a time, those little add-on speakers for your Walkman, Apple iPod or MP3 player were tinny, rattly little things that had all the HiFi quality of fingernails down a blackboard.
Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Seabourn announces 2026-2027 Expeditions
Seabourn, a leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has unveiled its new 2026-2027 expedition itineraries to the world's most remote and exotic destinations. The line's two new ultra-luxury expedition ships Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, are scheduled to visit up to 161 destinations in 31 countries on 24 unique sailings of 46 departures:
Monday, 4 November 2024
BREAKING: Paspaley Pearl cancels 2025 bookings
#expeditioncruising . 
Updated: 6 Nov 24
Updated: 6 Nov 24
The much-anticipated luxury Kimberley expedition vessel, Paspaley Pearl, will not sail its inaugural 2025 season as planned and has cancelled future bookings.
"PONANT regrets to inform its valued customers and travel partners that the proposed cruise program to operate on PASPALEY PEARL is not proceeding with Ponant as the cruise operator. However, PONANT remains dedicated to exploring the Kimberley, Australia’s Far North, Papua New Guinea and East Indonesia, with over 40 explorations on PONANT’s Le Soleal and Le Jacques Cartier over the next 2 years. Guests holding reservations have been advised that they will receive a full refund or alternatively, guests can receive a travel credit with an additional 15% saving to choose a cruise on PONANT’s fleet across the globe, which is combinable with the PONANT Bonus Savings and PONANT Yacht Club benefits for members of the club. Guests have until 31 December 2025 to book an alternative cruise for travel at any time. Trade partners have been advised that their commission will be fully protected. PONANT continues to innovate and develop new experiences and looks forward to sharing this pioneering spirit with future travellers”.
The website (since taken offline) carried the simple message:
Industry insiders are speculating about the future of the 56m, 32-passenger boutique vessel, which was to be managed by Ponant and championed by industry identity Sarina Bratton. Bratton was contacted for comment, but declined.
According to reports received by Expedition Cruising, Ponant sales reps contacted trade partners to advise that Ponant would no longer be marketing the vessel. Competing operators have also emailed their respective databases offering places to passengers displaced by the cancellations.
In a statement sent to ExpeditionCruising, Ponant Asia-Pacific CEO Deb Corbett said:"PONANT regrets to inform its valued customers and travel partners that the proposed cruise program to operate on PASPALEY PEARL is not proceeding with Ponant as the cruise operator. However, PONANT remains dedicated to exploring the Kimberley, Australia’s Far North, Papua New Guinea and East Indonesia, with over 40 explorations on PONANT’s Le Soleal and Le Jacques Cartier over the next 2 years. Guests holding reservations have been advised that they will receive a full refund or alternatively, guests can receive a travel credit with an additional 15% saving to choose a cruise on PONANT’s fleet across the globe, which is combinable with the PONANT Bonus Savings and PONANT Yacht Club benefits for members of the club. Guests have until 31 December 2025 to book an alternative cruise for travel at any time. Trade partners have been advised that their commission will be fully protected. PONANT continues to innovate and develop new experiences and looks forward to sharing this pioneering spirit with future travellers”.
Launched by now-defunct operator, Island Escape Cruises, the vessel was arrested in 2022 and later sold at auction. The Pearling dynasty, Paspaley, purchased the vessel for a reported A$5.5 million.
Have you been affected by these cancellations? Let us know
Saturday, 2 November 2024
From On Board: Meet photographer, Harry Rogers
#expeditioncruising . 
Guests aboard modern expedition cruise ships now enjoy many benefits that were never available when I first sailed aboard the sturdy old ex-Soviet vessels in the late 1990s.
The cavalcade of enrichment that has always been part of the expedition experience is now further enhanced with dedicated photographers and videographers whose task it is to record the voyages for guests. Once upon a time, a camera was just thrown into the hands of an available crew member, but now we are seeing credentialled documentary artists produce broadcast and magazine-quality material as a permanent reminder for guests to keep as lasting mementoes of their life-changing vacations.
Friday, 1 November 2024
From On Board: How to enjoy a day at sea #expeditioncruising
#expeditioncruising .
A day at sea has the potential to be one of the duller sections of a long expedition voyage. The side gates are stowed, the zodiacs strapped down and the coffee tends to flow. Lectures are attended and much fabulous knowledge imparted but in between our minds can wander. For those keeping a weather eye on the horizon there may be a thing or two to make them stand and raise a pair of binoculars to their eyes. Perhaps a migratory sea bird soars on locked wings, riding the air pockets above the waves. Perhaps a lonely boat is tossed on a choppy sea. Perhaps an intrepid whale takes their necessary breaths of air on their long trek through the deep oceans.
A day at sea has the potential to be one of the duller sections of a long expedition voyage. The side gates are stowed, the zodiacs strapped down and the coffee tends to flow. Lectures are attended and much fabulous knowledge imparted but in between our minds can wander. For those keeping a weather eye on the horizon there may be a thing or two to make them stand and raise a pair of binoculars to their eyes. Perhaps a migratory sea bird soars on locked wings, riding the air pockets above the waves. Perhaps a lonely boat is tossed on a choppy sea. Perhaps an intrepid whale takes their necessary breaths of air on their long trek through the deep oceans.
Thursday, 31 October 2024
HX partners with Heriot-Watt University - WAVE project for sustainable protection of whales in the Arctic
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), one of the world's leading providers of expedition cruises, and Heriot-Watt University, one of the world's leading research-oriented universities, have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Wildlife Television Presenter Nigel Marven to Film 'The Last Penguin' Documentary on Heritage Expeditions' Ross Sea Antarctica Voyage
#expeditioncruising .
Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions is excited to announce its partnership with legendary wildlife television presenter, producer, author, zoologist and naturalist Nigel Marven on his new wildlife documentary, The Last Penguin.
Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions is excited to announce its partnership with legendary wildlife television presenter, producer, author, zoologist and naturalist Nigel Marven on his new wildlife documentary, The Last Penguin.
Swan Hellenic's New Destinations for 2025-2026
Swan Hellenic spotlights 34 extraordinary destinations worldwide in its 2025-2026 itineraries that are visited by few if any other expedition cruise lines – nine of them exclusives
Cultural expedition cruise pioneers' expertly curated itineraries take its purpose-designed boutique ships on maiden calls to see what others don't.
Cultural expedition cruise pioneers' expertly curated itineraries take its purpose-designed boutique ships on maiden calls to see what others don't.
Friday, 25 October 2024
From On Board Swan Hellenic Diana in the Indian Ocean: Zanzibar
#expeditioncruising .
Location: Stone Town, Zanzibar
Vessel: SH Diana IMO 9921740
Itinerary: Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean
The very mention of Zanzibar is enough to conjure images of exotic scenarios replete with vibrant costumes, vivid spices and produce as well as age-old architecture and customs.
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| (c) Gennadiy Skorokhod/Swan Hellenic |
Vessel: SH Diana IMO 9921740
Itinerary: Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
From On Board Swan Hellenic Diana in the Indian Ocean: Assumption Island
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Location: Assumption Island, Seychelles
Vessel: SH Diana IMO 9921740
Itinerary: Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean
Our last landing in Seychelles is at the curiously christened Assumption Island, named not after some unverified discovery but rather the Catholic Feast. In 1756, the French East India Company Captain Corneille Nicolas Morphey claimed the island for France along with all the Seychelles.
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| (c) Gennadiy Skorokhod/Swan Hellenic |
Location: Assumption Island, Seychelles
Vessel: SH Diana IMO 9921740
Itinerary: Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean
Monday, 21 October 2024
From On Board Swan Hellenic Diana in the Indian Ocean: Tortoise Time
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Location: Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles
Vessel: SH Diana IMO 9921740
Itinerary: Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean
Location: Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles
Vessel: SH Diana IMO 9921740
Itinerary: Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean
We can count ourselves fortunate to be among the maybe 1,000 visitors annually who visit this remote outpost. An outer island of the Seychelles, it was UNESCO World Heritage-listed in 1982 and is the world's second-largest coral atoll (after Kiribati).
Sunday, 20 October 2024
From On Board Swan Hellenic Diana in the Indian Ocean: Sea Day
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A sea day is always a perfect opportunity to explore any ship, so we strolled some of the public spaces of the glamorous SH Diana as we sailed between the islands of the Seychelles.
A sea day is always a perfect opportunity to explore any ship, so we strolled some of the public spaces of the glamorous SH Diana as we sailed between the islands of the Seychelles.
Saturday, 19 October 2024
Seabourn Pursuit submarine discovers lost WWI-era shipwreck
#expeditioncruising .
The Seabourn expedition ship discovered the Titania, a German World War I-era vessel, during a submarine dive—marking the first sighting of the ship in 110 years
The Seabourn expedition ship discovered the Titania, a German World War I-era vessel, during a submarine dive—marking the first sighting of the ship in 110 years
Friday, 18 October 2024
From On Board Swan Hellenic Diana in the Indian Ocean: Bijoutier Atoll
#expeditioncruising .
Location: Alphonse Group Seychelles
Vessel: SH Diana IMO 9921740
Itinerary: Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean
Tiny Bijoutier Island is a stereotypical sandy atoll straight out of a shipwreck movie. It is about half the size of a soccer pitch, and just a couple of lonely palm trees hold the sand together.
Location: Alphonse Group Seychelles
Vessel: SH Diana IMO 9921740
Itinerary: Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean
Tiny Bijoutier Island is a stereotypical sandy atoll straight out of a shipwreck movie. It is about half the size of a soccer pitch, and just a couple of lonely palm trees hold the sand together.
Thursday, 17 October 2024
Heritage Expeditions Releases 2025-2026 Brochure
#expeditioncruising . 
Expedition cruise pioneers Heritage Expeditions have just released their Authentic Small Ship Expedition Cruising 2025-2026 brochure featuring two new voyages to Japan and a cruise industry first in the Philippines, alongside its iconic adventure cruises.
Including New Voyages and Cruise Industry First
Expedition cruise pioneers Heritage Expeditions have just released their Authentic Small Ship Expedition Cruising 2025-2026 brochure featuring two new voyages to Japan and a cruise industry first in the Philippines, alongside its iconic adventure cruises.
From On Board Swan Hellenic Diana in the Indian Ocean: Seychelles
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Location: Victoria, Seychelles
Vessel: SH Diana IMO 9921740
Itinerary: Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean
Vessel: SH Diana IMO 9921740
Itinerary: Paradise Isles of the Indian Ocean
In a first for ExpeditionCruising.com, we are travelling aboard the gorgeous newbuild vessel, SH Diana, beginning in the exquisite Seychelles Islands and culminating in East Africa.
Wednesday, 16 October 2024
Swan Hellenic announces the distinguished scientists of its 2025 SETI Institute Explore Space at Sea Series
Nine expert-led voyages that expand horizons across the globe and look beyond
Cultural expedition cruise pioneer Swan Hellenic is renowned as the choice of adventurous minds who want to explore in-depth around the world. Today, Swan Hellenic has announced full details of its unique Explore Space at Sea Series, which reaches further and deeper, including into the far reaches of space, thanks to a unique partnership with the SETI Institute, which began life with NASA's Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence program (SETI) in the eighties.
Monday, 14 October 2024
Unforgettable Croatia launches new ‘hidden gems’ sailing for 2025
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Luxury small-ship cruise operator Unforgettable Croatia has launched a new ‘Luxury Croatia Hidden Gems Balcony Cruise’ for 2025. The seven-night voyage, sailing from Split to Opatija, is available across two departure dates in June and September.
Luxury small-ship cruise operator Unforgettable Croatia has launched a new ‘Luxury Croatia Hidden Gems Balcony Cruise’ for 2025. The seven-night voyage, sailing from Split to Opatija, is available across two departure dates in June and September.
Monday, 7 October 2024
Viking add new expedition cruising itineraries
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Three new summer season expedition voyages in the Arctic, ranging from 13 to 27 days, exploring the polar north in Canada and Greenland, will debut in July 2025:
Three new summer season expedition voyages in the Arctic, ranging from 13 to 27 days, exploring the polar north in Canada and Greenland, will debut in July 2025:
Friday, 27 September 2024
What’s New in Small-Ship Adventure Cruising for 2025
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From new ships and trips to new destinations and experiences, AdventureSmith Explorations reports there are more options than ever for expedition-seeking travelers
Expedition cruising has been reported as one of the fastest growing segments of the cruise industry, with travel by small-ship offering one of the most intimate ways to experience remote destinations in far flung locales. Heading into 2025, AdventureSmith Explorations, the leader in small-ship adventure cruises, reports there are even more options for travelers to have unique experiences with the launch of new ships, trips and destinations.
From new ships and trips to new destinations and experiences, AdventureSmith Explorations reports there are more options than ever for expedition-seeking travelers
Tuesday, 24 September 2024
BREAKING: Vietnam's Heritage Line to resume Upper Mekong sailings
#expeditioncruising .
Vietnam's Heritage Line has announced that Upper Mekong cruises on the brand-new vessel Anouvong will resume on 1 January 2025.
Monday, 23 September 2024
Unforgettable Croatia announces 2025 small-ship cruising program
#expeditioncruising . 
Unforgettable Croatia has launched its 2025 small-ship cruising program, with 130 guaranteed seven-night departures on offer.
The specialist luxury operator will deploy six vessels across the season, which runs from early-May to mid-October.
Unforgettable Croatia has launched its 2025 small-ship cruising program, with 130 guaranteed seven-night departures on offer.
The specialist luxury operator will deploy six vessels across the season, which runs from early-May to mid-October.
Friday, 13 September 2024
Want to know about small ship cruising in New Zealand?
#expeditioncruising . 
Family-owned and operated Expedition Cruise Specialists know New Zealand like nobody else.
Family-owned and operated Expedition Cruise Specialists know New Zealand like nobody else.
Read this story for further information on cruising New Zealand by small ship.
Thursday, 12 September 2024
Heritage Expeditions Partners with Antarctic Heritage Trust on Inspiring Explorers™ 10-Year Anniversary Voyage 🇦🇶
Heritage Expeditions is proud to partner with the Antarctic Heritage Trust, caretakers of Scott and Shackleton's Antarctic expedition huts and their artefacts, as its Inspiring Explorers™ Expedition Partner on a very special 10-year anniversary expedition into the 'heart of Antarctica' the Ross Sea in January 2025.
Aqua Expeditions Sailing in Seychelles and Zanzibar in 2025
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Aqua Expeditions has recently revealed its plans to expand its luxury expedition cruise offerings to the Seychelles and Zanzibar, with the launch scheduled for December 2025. This significant expansion will feature the addition of a new ship to the company's fleet, bringing the total to six vessels.
Aqua Expeditions has recently revealed its plans to expand its luxury expedition cruise offerings to the Seychelles and Zanzibar, with the launch scheduled for December 2025. This significant expansion will feature the addition of a new ship to the company's fleet, bringing the total to six vessels.
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
BREAKING: Yasawa Princess to cease operations from May 2025
#expeditioncruising .
The former Blue Lagoon Fiji vessel has been operating in the Maldives for several years and has apparently come to the end of its journey.
The former Blue Lagoon Fiji vessel has been operating in the Maldives for several years and has apparently come to the end of its journey.
Thursday, 5 September 2024
Introducing Norway's Havila Voyages
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Award-winning, eco-friendly Norwegian cruise provider Havila Voyages offer state-of-the-art maritime comfort and a deeper and more meaningful way of seeing Norway.
Award-winning, eco-friendly Norwegian cruise provider Havila Voyages offer state-of-the-art maritime comfort and a deeper and more meaningful way of seeing Norway.
Saturday, 31 August 2024
Sarina Bratton talks inaugural Paspaley Pearl by Ponant at Cruise360
Hurtigruten and Havila Expands Aurora Season Guarantee
#expeditioncruising .
When planning a journey to witness the mesmerizing northern lights in Norway, travelers can find reassurance in the extended offerings from cruise lines Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages. These two renowned companies promise a complimentary repeat cruise to passengers who embark on their voyages during the peak aurora season but do not have the opportunity to witness the celestial spectacle.
When planning a journey to witness the mesmerizing northern lights in Norway, travelers can find reassurance in the extended offerings from cruise lines Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages. These two renowned companies promise a complimentary repeat cruise to passengers who embark on their voyages during the peak aurora season but do not have the opportunity to witness the celestial spectacle.
Thursday, 29 August 2024
Three Marquesas Mayors Join Windstar Cruises to Celebrate UNESCO World Heritage Designation
#expeditioncruising .
Windstar Cruises began sailing in 2024 to the Marquesas Islands – a remote, South Pacific paradise that welcomes just a few thousand visitors per year, and in July the Marquesas received broad international recognition by being named one of the planet’s newest UNESCO World Heritage sites. Windstar is commemorating the moment by offering a celebration cruise departing September 26 hosted by Windstar’s French Polynesian Attaché Hironui Johnston and three Marquesas Islands mayors. An additional celebratory sailing will take place on March 27, 2025. Suites are available for booking on both dates.
Windstar Cruises began sailing in 2024 to the Marquesas Islands – a remote, South Pacific paradise that welcomes just a few thousand visitors per year, and in July the Marquesas received broad international recognition by being named one of the planet’s newest UNESCO World Heritage sites. Windstar is commemorating the moment by offering a celebration cruise departing September 26 hosted by Windstar’s French Polynesian Attaché Hironui Johnston and three Marquesas Islands mayors. An additional celebratory sailing will take place on March 27, 2025. Suites are available for booking on both dates.
Monday, 26 August 2024
Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Egypt Ship
#expeditioncruising .
Viking® (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ship for the Nile River, the Viking Hathor. The delivery ceremony took place when the new ship was presented at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. The 82-guest Viking Hathor joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
Viking® (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ship for the Nile River, the Viking Hathor. The delivery ceremony took place when the new ship was presented at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. The 82-guest Viking Hathor joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
Saturday, 24 August 2024
Kontiki Wayra Small-Ship Private Yacht Expedition Cruising in Costa Rica
#expeditioncruising .
Travelers seeking an intimate, adventurous expedition along Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coastline now have a new way to experience the region’s lush tropical forests and intense concentration of biodiversity with Kontiki Pura Vida Expedition Cruises. Aboard the upscale 18-guest boutique yacht Kontiki Wayra, travelers can explore the unique off-the-beaten-path places, pristine beaches, ecological reserves, and natural treasures that only a small ship can easily access.
Travelers seeking an intimate, adventurous expedition along Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coastline now have a new way to experience the region’s lush tropical forests and intense concentration of biodiversity with Kontiki Pura Vida Expedition Cruises. Aboard the upscale 18-guest boutique yacht Kontiki Wayra, travelers can explore the unique off-the-beaten-path places, pristine beaches, ecological reserves, and natural treasures that only a small ship can easily access.
Friday, 23 August 2024
Preview Windstar's Brand-New Star Seeker
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Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is unveiling a first look at its Star Seeker – a 224-guest, brand-new ship that will debut in January of 2026. Features 112 Spacious Suites, Most with Large Verandas or Infinity Windows
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is unveiling a first look at its Star Seeker – a 224-guest, brand-new ship that will debut in January of 2026. Features 112 Spacious Suites, Most with Large Verandas or Infinity Windows
Thursday, 22 August 2024
Monday, 19 August 2024
From On Board: On top of the world aboard Hurtigruten’s MS Trollfjord.
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Veteran travel journalist, Jeremy Bourke, redefines the term 'express' with a leisurely journey in Norway's spectacular fjords.
Veteran travel journalist, Jeremy Bourke, redefines the term 'express' with a leisurely journey in Norway's spectacular fjords.
Hurtigruten’s feted Coastal Express itinerary, in which ships of this venerable Norwegian line ply a string of western coastal communities, has always seemed a misnomer because for an express it makes a lot of stops. It’s a mail and milk run in effect, disgorging goods and sometimes passengers at these isolated communities among the fjords. However, mostly the people are along for the ride on this spectacular coastline, the longest in Europe.
Sunday, 11 August 2024
Expedition cruise market price competition is unsustainable - Lindblad
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During Lindblad Expeditions' second-quarter earnings call on Thursday, Sven Lindblad, the founder and CEO, reiterated concerns about the "unsustainable" pricing strategies being employed by competitors in the expedition cruise segment.
During Lindblad Expeditions' second-quarter earnings call on Thursday, Sven Lindblad, the founder and CEO, reiterated concerns about the "unsustainable" pricing strategies being employed by competitors in the expedition cruise segment.
Friday, 9 August 2024
PONANT's brand new Vietnam Adventure
PONANT has launched an exceptional offer on a brand new 10-day voyage along the Vietnamese coast from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Long, departing on November 29, 2024. With a combinable 30% PONANT Bonus savings off the brochure fare, (1) AU$2,000 flight credit per person, (2) and a free solo supplement, (3) now is the time to take advantage of this unmissable opportunity starting from $7,040 per person. *
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