Lindblad rebrands - new ships for 2025

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The new agreement with Disney's majority-owned National Geographic brand grants Lindblad Expeditions exclusive global rights for expedition cruises.

From On Board: Celestyal Journey in Oman

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For a long time, travelling colleagues have been telling me about the wonders of Oman. They extol the lovely people, the fabulous scenery, the history and the generally 'chill' nature of the destination compared to elsewhere in the Middle East.

From On Board: Celestyal Journey in UAE- Sir Bani Yas

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Location: Sir Bani Yas, UAE [Google Map ref]

Vessel: Celestyal Journey

Itinerary: Desert Days

Main image above sourced from Visit Abu Dhabi

The notion of a wildlife safari on a sandy island in the Persian Gulf might sound like a far-fetched tale from The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, but believe me, it’s true.

Laying the keel of the RV Kochi Pandaw

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On the auspicious day of 10th December the Kochi Pandaw keel was laid at a shipyard in Kerala with the blessings of a Roman Catholic priest in this predominantly Christian community.

Technically a houseboat, the Kochi Pandaw will be designed in true Pandaw style with 10 state rooms. Launch date is October 2025 and the ship will make a one week circular expedition around the Kerala backwaters and lakes. This is a very beautiful area with a rich and diverse culture with so much to see and do.

Source: Pandaw Media Release

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From On Board: with CF Mekong aboard Toum Tiou II

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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.

[updated] Statement from Swan Hellenic re: Technical issue aboard SH Diana

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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.