Russian flagged expedition vessel Professor Molchanov seized by Norway in Svalbard
The arrest of Professor Molchanov, a vessel used for Arctic expedition cruises, is part of Ukraine’s effort to enforce a US$4.22 billion arbitration ruling against Russia. (more…)
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Hurtigruten has expanded its Arctic exploration offering with a new six-day tour ‘Northern Delights: Svalbard and Arctic Norway.’ 

New funding will help AECO members improve emissions reporting and identify opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Arctic operations.
There are few places that reward curiosity like the Northwest Passage. History, ice, and living culture meet in the storied Northwest Passage.
Guests on board two of Oceanwide Expeditions’ vessels enjoyed a spectacular total eclipse in Scoresby Sund, Northeast Greenland, on unique itineraries designed around the line of totality on 12 August 2026.
Polar Latitudes Expeditions has announced its Arctic 2028 season: a comprehensive program of small-ship expedition voyages across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, Jan Mayen and the wild coast of Arctic Norway. 
HX Expeditions today announced the launch of the HX + UTAS Alaska Course, the first in a new series of Arctic educational courses developed with their longstanding educational partner the University of Tasmania (UTAS). 
An expedition with Aurora Expeditions is more than just an immersive experience; it’s an opportunity to travel alongside some of the world’s most knowledgeable experts and scientists in the polar regions and beyond.
The National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions unveiled the projects selected for the 2026 Arctic season’s Visiting Scientist Program, including six National Geographic Explorer-led projects spanning 11 voyages aboard National Geographic Endurance and National Geographic Resolution. 


The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), together with the Icelandic Coast Guard, successfully hosted the 2026 Joint Arctic Search and Rescue Event (JASE) marking 10 years since the first event was held. 
Havila Voyages is introducing Lofoten Coastal Stopover, a new cruise concept that combines sailing along the Norwegian coast with a multi-day stay in Svolvær. 

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. 

