PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ Le Commandant Charcot will visit Australia for the first time in February 2026 as the final destination of an Antarctic semi-circumnavigation, and the starting point of an exploration of Eastern Antarctica.

Former NASA astronaut Dr Sandra H. “Sandy” Magnus will join an exclusive Aurora Expeditions voyage in August 2026, offering travellers a unique opportunity to explore some of the world’s most remote destinations alongside a pioneering space explorer.

Oceanwide Expeditions has successfully completed its groundbreaking Remote Weddell Sea Explorer voyage aboard the M/V Ortelius, with the pioneering expedition setting new standards in polar exploration.

Hapag Lloyd Cruises’ HANSEATIC inspiration recently completed an Antarctic semi-circumnavigation, taking its passengers on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Swan Hellenic has unveiled the lecturers and guides set to accompany its 2025 Arctic Cultural Expedition Cruises, with bookings now open for all 40 of its 2025-2026 Arctic voyages..

HX has unveiled a fresh new fleet livery featuring its brand colours of indigo blue and sand, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing transformation.

Seabourn is shifting focus from expedition cruising to ocean cruising in the Australia and New Zealand market, in a move that aligns with growing demand for travel to regions like the Mediterranean and Alaska.

A&K is offering significant savings for solo travellers on select 2025 expedition cruises, with some sailings requiring no single supplement at all.

Quark Expeditions is marking 35 years of Antarctic exploration with a series of firsts, with its 2026-27 program featuring the addition of all-suite, all-balcony expedition ship World Voyager.

Swan Hellenic has announced the expansion of its Citizen Science efforts under the European Union’s Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters.

Quark Expeditions has designed a new itinerary to offer guests a chance to see the elusive Emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea – on the less-explored eastern side on the Antarctic Peninsula.

PONANT is holding a series of Discovery Sessions to inspire travel advisors and their clients in February and March at venues across Australia.