Wednesday, 29 June 2022

Coral Expeditions Launches Small Islands of Japan & the Philippines Series

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The four intrepid new expeditions added in 2023 will explore the rarely visited remote Southern islands of Japan & the Philippines

Tuesday, 21 June 2022

Scenic Eclipse II scheduled to enter service in April 2023

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Scenic Group has unveiled a new timelapse video showcasing the build of its second ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, which is scheduled to enter service in April 2023. The video provides an overview of the progress to date, including the innovation and technology involved to build this a state-of-the-art yacht.

Friday, 17 June 2022

PONANT Kimberley Experience on board Le Ponant for 2023

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PONANT is set to take luxury expeditions to another level, opening sales for their highly anticipated 2023  inaugural Kimberley sailing expedition programme onboard the company’s iconic three-masted sailing yacht  Le Ponant

Thursday, 16 June 2022

Crystal Endeavor acquired by Silversea

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Defunct Asian cruise line, Crystal, part of the Genting Group and its collapse, has seen its former vessels dispersed to rival fleets including the much-anticipated Crystal Endeavor.

Monday, 6 June 2022

Heritage Expeditions heading to the Kimberley in 2023

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New Zealand-based expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions is setting sail for Australia's world-famous Kimberley Coast adding two exciting new itineraries to its 2023 schedule aboard luxurious expedition flagship Heritage Adventurer with an early bird booking discount of 20% across all cabins*.

Thursday, 26 May 2022

PONANT welcomes Le Soléal in Darwin for inaugural Kimberley expedition season

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Following the successful restart of PONANT's highly anticipated Kimberley expedition season in April 2022, PONANT is thrilled to announce yesterday's arrival of expedition ship Le Soléal into Darwin, Northern Territory.

Friday, 13 May 2022

Coral Expeditions Releases 'An Expeditionary Voyage to Wallis and Futuna'

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Australia's pioneering expedition cruise line sets course for remote Wallis and Futuna Islands for inaugural exploration

 
On 16 December 2022, Coral Adventurer will cast off from Cairns on an epic journey of discovery to the remote islands of Wallis and Futuna, located 2,000 nautical miles into the South Pacific. With no fixed itinerary, the 21-night voyage sailing from Cairns to Auckland is a true blue-water expedition for only the most intrepid of explorers.

Thursday, 28 April 2022

PONANT's Le Lapérouse in Darwin ahead of Kimberley season

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With operations resuming 28 April 2022, the monumental moment comes as Le Lapérouse anticipates setting sail for PONANT's highly anticipated Kimberley 2022 season, operating between Darwin and Broome.

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Discover Indonesia's Hidden Islands

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Teeming Wildlife With Award-Winning Documentary Filmmakers


Specialist conservation cruise operator Heritage Expeditions’ Indonesian Explorer voyage is expected to be an even more thrilling adventure following some adjustments and exciting additions to the 2022 itinerary, such as Komodo National Park and the amazing world biosphere reserve of Wakatobi National Park.

Wednesday, 13 April 2022

Heritage Expeditions Releases 2023-24 Southern Ocean Season

 aboard Heritage Adventurer.




Pioneering New Zealand-based expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has released its 2023-24 Southern Ocean Season adding some exciting destinations to its iconic voyages.

Commercial Director and Expedition Leader Aaron Russ said the 2023-24 season proudly continues Heritage Expeditions' tradition of exceptional, personalised adventures sharing unforgettable, intimate explorations of some of the world's best-kept secrets, cultural encounters and wilderness and wildlife hotspots.

"Our new Southern Ocean Season sees us exploring the island paradise of the South Pacific, down to the wild and remote Subantarctic Islands, returning to the heart of Antarctica, the Ross Sea, and the coastlines and islands of New Zealand aboard our luxurious expedition flagship Heritage Adventurer," he said.

Among the new destinations were Komodo National Park, land of the Komodo Dragon, and Jacques Cousteau's "underwater nirvana" Wakatobi National Park joining the tropical paradise of Raja Ampat and Whale Sharks of Kwatisore Bay on an 18-day voyage Indonesian Explorer from Bali to Madang.

"These itinerary revisions turn what was already an unforgettable voyage into a real Indonesia bucket list adventure."

And with New Zealand's borders about to open up to the world again, small-ship expedition cruising was the perfect way to experience parts of the country still unexplored by many New Zealanders with the Kiwi family-owned and operated company, said Aaron.

"We have more than 35 years experience exploring New Zealand's coastlines and islands and our immersive wilderness expeditions are created to share parts of New Zealand many visitors, and New Zealanders alike, rarely get the chance to experience."

Heritage Expeditions 2023-24 Southern Ocean Season is now on sale.










Tuesday, 1 February 2022

PS Murray Princess: History repeats on memorable river cruise

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A leisurely cruise along the River Murray is a history lesson afloat


At more than 2500 kilometres, it’s up there with the Nile and Amazon and has sustained human habitation for around 40,000 years. Its catchment spans three states and provides water and irrigation to more than a million households, growing fruit, grain and vegetables to feed the nation.