Goodbye Ocean Endeavour. Sold to Greenland Mining Company

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The former polar expedition cruise ship Ocean Endeavour has been sold by SunStone Marine Group to Critical Metals Corp. for €7.5 million and will be converted into workforce accommodation for the Tanbreez rare earths project in southern Greenland.

Former expedition cruise ship Ocean Endeavour is leaving the passenger cruising market after being acquired by U.S.-listed mining and development company Critical Metals Corp.

Expedition Cruising at the Crossroads: What the experts said

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Once the preserve of hardy travellers aboard converted ex-Soviet research vessels, expedition cruising has become one of tourism’s most sophisticated sectors. Its challenge is to retain the spontaneity, intimacy and environmental purpose that made it distinctive.

Lars-Eric Lindblad led expeditions to Antarctica in 1966 and the Galápagos in 1967 (supplied)

When pioneer Lars-Eric Lindblad proposed taking paying passengers to Antarctica in the 1960s, he spoke of travelling to “a place that isn’t even on the map”. These were voyages in which weather, ice and geography dictated events.

Swan Hellenic Doubles Asia-Pacific Expedition Program for 2027

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Swan Hellenic will operate 10 cultural expedition cruises across New Zealand, the South Pacific, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan and South Korea in 2027, supported by a time-limited balcony and Wi-Fi upgrade offer.

Swan Hellenic has expanded its 2027 Asia-Pacific program from five to 10 cultural expedition voyages following strong demand for its inaugural season in the region.