June 3, 2021
White continent expeditions, including airfares from AU/NZ, priced from $11,999pp
Back by popular demand, guests can now once again enjoy an all-inclusive Antarctica expedition in 2022 and 2023 from $11,999* per person twin share, including return flights from Australia or New Zealand, with Hurtigruten Expeditions.
Read More…June 2, 2021
Dual 93- and 66-day expeditions from the Arctic to Antarctic unveiled
Hurtigruten Expeditions has revealed two new momentus Pole to Pole expedition cruises that will encompass the likes of Alaska, the Northwest Passage, Greenland, Caribbean, Panama Canal, South America and Antarctica.
Read More…June 1, 2021
Central and South America, along with this year’s Antarctica program, withdrawn
Scenic Group has shelved the remainder of its scheduled departures aboard Scenic Eclipse for 2021.
Read More…May 14, 2021
Two new itineraries added due to “considerable pent up demand”
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has added two additional itineraries to its 2022 Private Jet program, one of which will explore Antarctica, Machu Picchu, Bogota and Buenos Aires, alongside the return of the popular World of Adventures journey.
Read More…May 3, 2021
Select departures on Silver Explorer to operate from new departure point
Silversea will launch Puerto Williams, Chile, as its new departure port for Silver Explorer’s expedition cruises to the White Continent, from November 2021.
Read More…April 13, 2021
Couples invited to tie-the-knot or renew vowels on a special Valentine’s Day voyage
Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering loved-up couples the opportunity to wed in Antarctica for free. The newly released ‘Happy Ever Atlas’ package includes either a destination wedding, or a vow renewal, and is complimentary for guests who register in advance. Additionally, the bride receives a 50% saving off her stateroom when the wedding party books five or more rooms.
Read More…March 30, 2021
Eco-friendly vessels, diverse itineraries, no cruise ever the same
Hurtigruten’s latest offering, Discover Antarctica Sale, sees fares starting at $7,999* per person twin-share across selected 2021 to 2023 itineraries. Operating from pole to pole and across the entire Arctic, Hurtigruten invites guests to visit the most spectacular nature and wildlife on our planet. With one of the lowest CO2 footprints of all expedition voyages to this region, guests can explore this pristine continent with the most sustainable choice.
Read More…March 30, 2021
Sylvia Earle earmarked for sea trials in July
Aurora Expeditions’ second Ulstein-bow equipped ship, Sylvia Earle, has been launched at the CMHI shipyard in Haimen, China.
Read More…March 15, 2021
Huge savings on a range of exotic and polar sailings
For solo travellers who prefer their own space, while still travelling with others, now is the opportunity to save on select voyages departing in 2021 and 2022. From the great continent of Antarctica or Central America’s Pacific coastline. From now until 31 March 2021, guests will pay no single supplement when they book one of the below Hurtigruten expedition cruises, on select departures.
Read More…February 17, 2021
Australian expedition company reveals largest ever Antarctica program
Aurora Expeditions has launched its biggest-ever season in Antarctic for the 2022/2023 summer period.
Read More…January 28, 2021
Opinion: Damian Perry urges better considered government messaging
Global expedition cruise operator Hurtigruten has reported strong bookings for travel in late 2021 and into 2022, despite recent negative remarks by Australia’s Health Department boss Brendan Murphy who has suggested the country’s border will remain closed until 2022.
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