Sarina Bratton talks inaugural Paspaley Pearl by Ponant at Cruise360

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Sarina Bratton, recognized as the leading figure in the Australian cruise industry and dubbed the "First Lady of Cruise," has taken on the role of chair for the innovative partnership between the esteemed Paspaley pearling family and the renowned luxury cruise line Ponant. The newly formed venture, Paspaley Pearl by Ponant, is gearing up for its debut cruise season to the Kimberley, an up-and-coming global destination that remains relatively undiscovered. This marks just one of the many notable accomplishments for Bratton. 

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Hurtigruten and Havila Expands Aurora Season Guarantee

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When planning a journey to witness the mesmerizing northern lights in Norway, travelers can find reassurance in the extended offerings from cruise lines Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages. These two renowned companies promise a complimentary repeat cruise to passengers who embark on their voyages during the peak aurora season but do not have the opportunity to witness the celestial spectacle.

Three Marquesas Mayors Join Windstar Cruises to Celebrate UNESCO World Heritage Designation

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Windstar Cruises began sailing in 2024 to the Marquesas Islands – a remote, South Pacific paradise that welcomes just a few thousand visitors per year, and in July the Marquesas received broad international recognition by being named one of the planet’s newest UNESCO World Heritage sites. Windstar is commemorating the moment by offering a celebration cruise departing September 26 hosted by Windstar’s French Polynesian Attaché Hironui Johnston and three Marquesas Islands mayors. An additional celebratory sailing will take place on March 27, 2025. Suites are available for booking on both dates.

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Egypt Ship

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Viking® (NYSE: VIK) today announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ship for the Nile River, the Viking Hathor. The delivery ceremony took place when the new ship was presented at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. The 82-guest Viking Hathor joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.

Kontiki Wayra Small-Ship Private Yacht Expedition Cruising in Costa Rica

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Travelers seeking an intimate, adventurous expedition along Costa Rica’s southern Pacific coastline now have a new way to experience the region’s lush tropical forests and intense concentration of biodiversity with Kontiki Pura Vida Expedition Cruises. Aboard the upscale 18-guest boutique yacht Kontiki Wayra, travelers can explore the unique off-the-beaten-path places, pristine beaches, ecological reserves, and natural treasures that only a small ship can easily access.

Preview Windstar's Brand-New Star Seeker

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Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is unveiling a first look at its Star Seeker – a 224-guest, brand-new ship that will debut in January of 2026. Features 112 Spacious Suites, Most with Large Verandas or Infinity Windows

WIN A KIMBERLEY EXPEDITION FOR TWO WORTH OVER $36,000

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From On Board: On top of the world aboard Hurtigruten’s MS Trollfjord.

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Veteran travel journalist, Jeremy Bourke, redefines the term 'express' with a leisurely journey in Norway's spectacular fjords.

Hurtigruten’s feted Coastal Express itinerary, in which ships of this venerable Norwegian line ply a string of western coastal communities, has always seemed a misnomer because for an express it makes a lot of stops. It’s a mail and milk run in effect, disgorging goods and sometimes passengers at these isolated communities among the fjords. However, mostly the people are along for the ride on this spectacular coastline, the longest in Europe.

Expedition cruise market price competition is unsustainable - Lindblad

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During Lindblad Expeditions' second-quarter earnings call on Thursday, Sven Lindblad, the founder and CEO, reiterated concerns about the "unsustainable" pricing strategies being employed by competitors in the expedition cruise segment. 

PONANT's brand new Vietnam Adventure

PONANT has launched an exceptional offer on a brand new 10-day voyage along the Vietnamese coast from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Long, departing on November 29, 2024. With a combinable 30% PONANT Bonus savings off the brochure fare, (1) AU$2,000 flight credit per person, (2) and a free solo supplement, (3) now is the time to take advantage of this unmissable opportunity starting from $7,040 per person. *

Swan Hellenic unveils its Maris 2025 gourmet cruises

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Swan Hellenic’s Maris continues to set the highest standards in cruise gastronomy, bringing a different internationally acclaimed chef on each exceptional voyage of culinary discovery

Cultural expedition cruise pioneer Swan Hellenic has just unveiled its 2025 Maris gourmet cruises aboard the elegant designer ships SH Diana and SH Vega.

From on board: Kimberley aircraft wreck at Vansittart Bay

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By early 1942, the Pacific Theatre of War was in full swing. By February of that year, Singapore had fallen and Darwin had suffered a devastating Japanese bombing attack killing hundreds of people.

Atlas Ocean Voyages Launches 2026 Arctic Program

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Yacht expedition cruise line, Atlas Ocean Voyages, has unveiled its 2026 Arctic Season with new ports, shorter six and seven-night expeditions and pre-cruise hotel stays for the first time.

The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) is to host awards night

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The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) is to host its first ever awards night to celebrate the best and brightest in the expedition cruise industry.