Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has revealed 23 new cruises for its 2021/22 season aboard the bilingual expedition ship, HANSEATIC inspiration.

Hurtigruten’s battery hybrid powered expedition cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen has made history, exploring waters further south than any Hurtigruten ship has ever been in the Norwegian expedition cruise line’s 127 years of history.

Viking has confirmed a launch date of January 2022 for the first ship of its new expedition division, with voyages planned for Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. Viking Octantis will embark on explorations in the US states of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada, ahead of the second ship, Viking Polaris, which will offer voyages to Antarctica and the Arctic from August 2022.

Ponant has released all new itineraries aboard its new hybrid electric polar exploration vessel, propelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG), for 2021-2022. Le Commandant Charcot is the world’s first limited-capacity cruise ship to be propelled by LNG.

Adventure World Travel has unveiled its all-encompassing 2020 South America brochure. The collection, which also incorporates Mexico, Central America and Antarctica, expands upon its existing diverse portfolio with an increased focus on unique wildlife, cultural and eco-conscious experiences.

Scenic Eclipse has wowed guests on her inaugural voyage to Antarctica this week with a rare sighting of emperor penguins in the Weddell Sea.

Silversea Cruises has unveiled a first in the ultra-luxury segment: a new fly-cruise service to Antarctica in Business-class comfort, as part of the largest ever Antarctica offering in the cruise line’s history.

As Scenic Eclipse departs on its first voyage to Antarctica, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has released the 2020/22 Scenic Eclipse Antarctica and America Voyages & Land Journeys brochures. This brochure details ocean exploration voyages and handcrafted land itineraries showcasing Scenic’s all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruise offerings and land-cruise combinations.

Crystal Expedition Cruises is encouraging travel advisors to pursue prospective clients interested in Antarctic sailings for the inaugural season of Crystal Endeavor. Bookings opened for the purpose-built luxury expedition ship 14 months ago, with only limited suites now remaining for Crystal Endeavor’s unique sailings from Hobart and Christchurch to Antarctica in early 2021.

This week LATTE chats with Jarrod Zurvas, Quark Expeditions’ Regional Sales Director, Asia Pacific. Jarrod has been in the travel industry for over 10 years and joined the Arctic cruise specialist in early 2018, following roles with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Carnival Australia. The travel junkie has traversed the world, having visited more than 70 countries. He’ll be visiting the White Continent for the seventh time soon, and continues to expand his knowledge of Antarctica.

Hurtigruten’s hybrid-powered expedition cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen has made history, becoming the first ship ever named in Antarctica.