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National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Announces Record-Breaking Year For Traveler-Supported Global Impact

Fundación Scalesia empowers teachers and students in Galápagos to be environmental stewards by connecting classroom lessons to local sustainability challenges. With support from the LEX–NG Fund, Fundación Scalesia delivered training for 450 individual teachers across the islands to help them integrate environmental sustainability into daily lessons, and provided 30 students with scholarships to access high-quality, bilingual education at Tomás de Berlanga School (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - April 2026)Today (April 20, 2026), in collaboration with the National Geographic Society, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions released the 2025/2026 Traveler Impact Report, highlighting a record-breaking year of global impact made possible by the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund (LEX-NG Fund). (more…)

Rockland to launch cruise tourism research initiative

The City of Rockland said April 17 that it is initiating research: “to provide the community with the data and analysis it needs to make informed decisions about the future of cruise tourism. The initiative is designed to foster community self-determination—grounding upcoming policy choices in current industry realities, transparent information, and the priorities of Rockland’s 2022 Comprehensive Plan.” (more…)





MedCruise Unveils Landmark Study Mapping the Real Economic Footprint of Cruise Tourism in the Mediterranean

MedCruise Unveils Landmark Study Mapping the Real Economic Footprint of Cruise Tourism in the Mediterranean (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - March 2026)MedCruise, the largest cruise port association in the world, announces the launch of its Cruise Economic Impact Assessment Study, a major initiative aimed at providing a comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of the economic, social and environmental contribution of cruise tourism. (more…)







A beginner’s guide to self-drive boating holidays. Le Boat reveals common boating misconceptions and provides top tips for first-time boaters

Horizon, the new 2016 model of Le Boat's fleetFrom guided canal tours to multi-country cruises, boating holidays are growing increasingly popular, with 36 million European citizens identifying as boaters who regularly participate in recreational marine activities in 2026.(1) (more…)