New vessel and strategy fpr 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.