Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators Target Underwater Noise. AGM Decision Sets New Environmental Focus for AECO

AECO (Logo)Members of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) gathered in Oslo today for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), a key forum for setting strategic direction, and reviewing environmental priorities, and strengthening collaboration across the Arctic expedition cruise industry. (more…)



AECO Wraps Up a Sold-Out Arctic Expedition Cruise Week

AECO Wraps Up a Sold-Out Arctic Expedition Cruise Week - Photo: Johnny Vaet  Nordskog (Image at LateCruiseNews.com - October 2025)The Arctic Expedition Cruise Week, hosted by the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), brought together industry leaders, destination representatives, local stakeholders, and government partners through three key events to advance sustainable and responsible expedition cruising in the Arctic. (more…)

















Hurtigruten’s ‘Ripple Report’ Reveals Over €200m Boost for Norway’s Coastal Communities

Hurtigruten (logo)A new economic impact study, referred to as the ‘Ripple Report’, has highlighted how Hurtigruten’s iconic Norwegian coastal voyages significantly strengthen the local economy in the communities they visit, proving that cruise tourism can be a key driver in Norway if local value creation is prioritised and sustainably managed. (more…)