Lindblad Expeditions buys Crystal Esprit expedition ship

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The 62-passenger Crystal Esprit is leaving the Crystal Cruises fleet after having been sold to Lindblad Expeditions for a reported sum of US$13.3million, the latter told Cruise Critic Wednesday. Crystal had said late Tuesday that it had sold the award-winning superyacht to an undisclosed buyer.

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Update: ExpCru understands Lindblad will deploy this vessel in the Galapagos after a refurbishment 

National Geographic Resolution Completes Sea Trials

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Lindblad Expeditions has announced that National Geographic Resolution, their next-generation expedition ship purpose-built for polar navigation, has successfully completed her sea trials in the Vartdal fjord, the outermost part of the Stor fjord, at the entrance of the iconic Geirangerfjord.

Introducing Prana by Atzaró Indonesian hand-built Phinisi

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Prana by Atzaró is a beautiful Indonesian hand-built Phinisi, the world’s ultimate luxurious charter.

The yacht sails all year following the seasons, from the calm waters of Komodo National Park and The Spice Islands to the unexplored magical islands of Raja Ampat in Indonesia where you can experience some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world.

Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express' Largest Onboard Credit Offer

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Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express invites guests to 'Uncover the Magic of Norway' with their most significant onboard credit offer to date. Book your cabin by 31 October 2021 for travel between June 2022 and May 2023 to secure up to $1,500 in onboard credit* per cabin twin share, on their iconic itineraries exploring the Norwegian coast. Leave all the planning with Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express, including additional flights from Australia or New Zealand to bookend your Norwegian journey. Just ask them how.

Ponant's Le Commandant Charcot reaches the north pole

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Le Commandant Charcot, PONANT’s first LNG-powered hybrid electric luxury polar exploration vessel, reached the geographic North Pole yesterday evening at 6:38pm (AEST). Captain Etienne Garcia was at the helm, with Captain Marchesseau at his side. This is the very first French ship to reach the North Pole (90,00,000°).

Sea Cloud Spirit Is Christened and Ready for Service

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The Sea Cloud Spirit Combines Five-Star Comfort with Traditional Seamanship

The Sea Cloud Spirit was officially named and christened at the cruise terminal in Palma de Mallorca. Sea Cloud Cruises has now put its new three-masted full-rigged ship into service. "May you always carry a special spirit across the oceans, as your name promises," said Gabriela Toran, who christened the ship. The wife of the ship’s designer Iñigo Echenique took over the godmother duties for the ship after the originally planned godmother Infanta Elena of Spain had to cancel. The emotional ceremony speech proved Gabriela Toran’s deep attachment to the proud tall ship, being a part of the project from the initial idea to her successful completion.

Hurtigruten Expeditions names battery hybrid powered MS Fridtjof Nansen on Svalbard

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In 1896, Hurtigruten Expeditions founded expedition cruising. 125 years later, what has grown to become the world’s leading and largest expedition cruise line is naming its battery-hybrid powered MS “Fridtjof Nansen” in the birthplace of expedition cruising – on the Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard.

Hurtigruten Expeditions adds third battery-hybrid powered ship as expedition cruising resumes

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Hurtigruten Expeditions continues to push boundaries for green travel: As expedition cruising restarts, the world leader in exploration travel introduces the expedition cruise line’s third battery-hybrid powered ship - MS Otto Sverdrup.

Viking launches Second Expedition Ship

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Viking has announced that its second expedition ship, Viking Polaris, has been floated out at the shipyard.

Lindblad Expeditions Launches National Geographic Endurance in Iceland

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Lindblad Expeditions officially launched the newest addition to their fleet, National Geographic Endurance, at a dockside christening ceremony in Reykjavik, Iceland today, the first christening of an international vessel in Reykjavík Harbor.

Adventure Canada Hoping for 2022 expedition cruise resumption

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“The next time that we anticipate being out on the water is down in Antarctica next January,” said the CEO of Adventure Canada Cedar Swan, according to 2021 Expedition Market Report by Cruise Industry News.

Crystal Guests Embark Crystal Endeavor in Reykjavík for Maiden Expedition Voyage

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The luxury Iceland Expeditions are set to begin on July 17 with five consecutive journeys round-trip from Reykjavík. Crystal said that the voyages highlight the region’s “breathtaking coastlines and wildlife havens, massive glaciers and countless waterfalls, quaint villages and fascinating heritage of Iceland’s towns and islands.”