Viking Expedition Deals

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Antarctic Explorer - Viking's most popular polar experience

Discover the “last continent” with Viking’s 13-day Antarctic Explorer voyage from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. Pricing starts from $19,195 pp in a Nordic Balcony with free airfare for your companion valued up to AU$2,400 per booking. Plus, receive AU$500 shipboard credit. Offers ends 31 March 2025.

This ultimate adventure takes you to the Antarctic peninsula, where you will witness towering glaciers, snow-covered landscapes, immense icebergs and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife viewing. In the footsteps of explorers such as Amundsen, Shackleton and Scott, you will be one of the few to discover the world’s last truly wild frontier. Each day brings new surprises and the opportunity to change plans to maximise wildlife sightings and adapt to ever-changing weather.

Viking's state-of-the-art Polar Class expedition ships host 378 guests and are purpose-built for expeditions. With more indoor and outdoor viewing areas than other expedition vessels, you will get as close as possible to the most majestic scenery on Earth. A fleet of military pro zodiacs, Special Operations Boats, two-seater kayaks and two yellow submarines enhance your experience.


Chilean Fjords & Scenic Shores

Immerse yourself in untouched wilds and majestic fjords with Viking’s 13-day Chilean Fjords & Scenic Shores voyage from Santiago to Ushuaia. Pricing starts from $12,995 pp in a Nordic Balcony with free airfare for your companion valued up to AU$2,400 per booking. Plus, receive AU$500 shipboard credit. Offers ends 31 March 2025.

Experience the stunning beauty of Patagonia's rugged terrain. Marvel at blue-tinged glaciers up close and gain insight into the unblemished wilderness from your team of onboard experts. Explore the pristine Chilean fjords by Zodiac, Special Operations Boat or kayak and immerse yourself in Patagonian culture during calls on Puerto Chacabuco and Punta Arenas.

Purpose-built for expeditions, our state-of-the-art ships provide superior handling, comfort and stability even in the roughest seas. A fleet of military pro zodiacs, Special Operations Boats, two-seater kayaks and two yellow submarines are designed to enhance your experience.

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Ponant acquires majority stake in Aqua Expeditions

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PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, a world leader in luxury expedition cruises in the small ships segment under 500 passengers, proudly announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, the award-winning small ship expedition company renowned for its exceptional river and ocean cruises in South America, Southeast Asia and beyond.

Seabourn's 2026 Northwest Passage Expeditions

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Seabourn, a leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has unveiled its 2026 itineraries to the Northwest Passage and Canadian Arctic, giving guests the chance to explore some of the world’s most historic destinations and storied waterways. Between August and October 2026, Seabourn Venture will offer six voyages ranging from eight to 24 days, traversing the historic routes of The Northwest Passage and Canadian Arctic before sailing south to explore the Caribbean, South America and Antarctica. The expedition voyages are now on sale, with dates and full itinerary details available at www.seabourn.com.

UnCruise Adventures' Wilderness Adventurer is back

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UnCruise Adventures is proud to announce the return of the Wilderness Adventurer for the 2025 season. Recently refreshed under the guidance of CEO and Founder Captain Dan Blanchard, the 60-guest vessel is back by popular demand to accommodate the overwhelming interest in UnCruise’s Glacier Bay Adventure with 2 Days in Glacier Bay itinerary. 

Unforgettable Croatia Yacht Cruise Collection

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Award-winning specialist operator Unforgettable Croatia has announced an innovative new style of boutique cruising for 2025. The ‘Yacht Cruise Collection’ is available for six sailings from June to September 2025, departing from Split to Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik to Split, and Zadar to Dubrovnik.

Win a Kimberley Expedition Cruise - but hurry!

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Win this Kimberley expedition cruise worth over $21,000!
Up for grabs are two spots to sail Australia's untouched Northwest in a luxurious Balcony Cabin with Coral Expeditions.

DETAILS HERE

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Australia and Indonesia work together to open up new expedition cruise ports

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A dispatch has just been received from Justin Friend, a long-time supporter of this website and a major player in the provision of excursions through his company, Austronesian Expedition Services.

Justin has been instrumental in opening numerous destinations to cruise ships, including Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, and Indonesia.

[Pic above: L-R Justin Friend, Director of Austronesian Expedition Services, Australian Consulate-General, Glen Askew, Captain Thomas McCandless of Le Laperouse, Acting Governor of East Java, Adhy Karyono, Mick Fogg, Australian Director of Expeditions at Ponant.]

American Cruise Lines Doubles Capacity in Alaska for 2025

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American Cruise Lines announces their biggest Alaska cruise season ever. The company will have two small ships in Alaska and five extraordinary itineraries, delivering once-in-a-lifetime experiences aboard sailings operating this May through September.

Natalya Leahy appointed Lindblad Expeditions CEO

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Natalya Leahy, the former president of Seabourn, became the CEO of Lindblad Expeditions on January 1, 2025.

Leahy has a background in the luxury cruise industry and has held leadership positions at Holland America Group, The Procter & Gamble Company, The Coca-Cola Company, and the United Nations. As president of Seabourn, she oversaw the operations of the luxury cruise line and led a global team of over 4,000 employees.

Leahy's appointment to CEO of Lindblad Expeditions comes as the company's founder, Sven-Olof Lindblad, transitions to the role of co-chair of the board. Rick Goldberg was also appointed as CFO of Lindblad Expeditions, effective December 31, 2024

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New Discoveries on the Mekong

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Captain Dinh Hoe Holds The Line
Major February discounts on CFM Mekong River TT2 cruises

Captain Tran Dinh Hoe looks at me and smiles. He remembers. It was a year ago when he let me take the helm of the Toum Tiou 2 on the New Discovery Tour. We were cruising the Mekong River from Tonle Sap Lake, S.E. Asia’s largest freshwater lake between Cambodia and Vietnam. Everything would have been okay had the boat not taken a bearing off course prompting the Captain to nudge me aside to restore control.

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.