The new regulations threatening Arctic cruises
Ships in Norway must now stay at least 300 metres away from polar bears, raising fears that cruise passengers will miss out on sightings. (more…)
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New Regulation on Field Safety in Svalbard Introduces Guide Approval Scheme
The Norwegian government has introduced a new regulation aimed at enhancing field safety for all activities in Svalbard. (more…)
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Strengthening Arctic Connections — AECO and Swan Hellenic Engage Local Communities Through Stakeholder Cruise
In an ongoing effort to build stronger ties between Arctic communities and the expedition cruise industry, the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and member Swan Hellenic recently concluded a stakeholder voyage aboard the expedition ship SH Vega. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Unveils Immersive New Adventures in 2027 Arctic & Beyond Season
Aurora Expeditions has unveiled its Arctic & Beyond 2027 season, featuring 25 transformative voyages across some of the most remote and awe-inspiring destinations on Earth. (more…)
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Positive Polar Converts Cruise Ship Into A Floating mCDR Research Lab
Ocean wildlife restoration company Positive Polar has ventured into combining cruise ship travel with marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) research, converting a cruise vessel into a floating research lab. (more…)
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HX Expeditions Partners with Inuit Communities to Launch Excursion Program in Arctic Canada. 100% of excursion revenue goes directly to individuals and businesses in Nunavut
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Former NASA Astronaut Dr. Sandra H. Magnus Joins Aurora Expeditions for Jewels of the Arctic: Greenland Solar Eclipse Expedition
Aurora Expeditions, a world leader in small-ship expedition travel, is thrilled to announce that former NASA astronaut Dr. Sandra H. “Sandy” Magnus will be joining an upcoming voyage in August 2026, offering passengers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the world’s most remote destinations alongside a true space explorer. (more…)
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Researchers and Arctic Expediton Cruise Operators Partner to Study Underwater Noise
A new project is launching this year that aims to better understand and reduce impacts from underwater noise in the Canadian Arctic. (more…)
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Swan Hellenic announces the experts accompanying its 2025 Arctic explorations, including spectacular Northern Lights Voyages
Six world-renowned experts, including a former Prime Minister of Greenland, will be mixing with Swan Hellenic guests on board and on expeditions, while of course also delivering specialist lectures during this year’s Arctic explorations from the pioneer of cultural expedition cruising. (more…)
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The world’s only Chief Aurora Chaser is now also available on Hurtigruten’s premium Signature voyages
Hurtigruten extends its popular astronomy voyages to its premium, all-inclusive North Cape Line next winter. Also launches the cruise and land-based Savor the Northern Lights which features the very best of Norway and Finland. (more…)
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Poseidon Expeditions Announces 2026-27 Arctic and Antarctic Seasons, Featuring Total Solar Eclipse Cruise to Greenland
Poseidon Expeditions, a leading polar expedition cruise operator specializing in small-ship expedition cruises in remote polar regions, has opened reservations for the 2026 Arctic and 2026-27 Antarctic season. (more…)
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Seabourn Announces New 2026 Northwest Passage Expeditions On Seabourn Venture
Seabourn has unveiled its 2026 itineraries to the Northwest Passage and Canadian Arctic, giving guests the chance to explore some of the world’s most historic destinations and storied waterways. (more…)
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Small Ships, Big Adventures: Aurora Expeditions’ Wave Season Offers Savings of up to $6,500 Per Person
Aurora Expeditions, the B Corp-certified pioneering adventure travel company known for immersive and responsible small-ship exploration, is inviting travelers to embark on the ultimate adventure to Antarctica or the Arctic with exceptional Wave Season offers. (more…)
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AECO Launches New Knowledge Base Developed by Experts. From Research to Reality: New Knowledge Base Empowers Arctic Guides in Their Work
AECO is excited to announce the launch of the Knowledge Base for Guides, a resource developed specifically for Arctic guides in collaboration with top research institutions and field experts. (more…)
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AECO Celebrates Successful Expedition Cruise Week
AECO wraps up a successful Annual Expedition Cruise Week, reinforcing the dedication to responsible Arctic tourism through a commitment to reduce GHG emissions. (more…)
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HX partners with Heriot-Watt University – WAVE project for sustainable protection of whales in the Arctic
Pioneering research to protect and conserve Arctic whale populations is to begin under a new 5-year collaboration between HX and Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland. (more…)
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AdventureSmith Explorations Partners with PolarQuest to Offer Exclusive Small Ship Access to Arctic Locales. Travelers can expect Scandinavian hospitality and intimate, immersive experiences in Svalbard, Greenland and Norway
AdventureSmith Explorations has launched a new partnership with PolarQuest to offer unparalleled access via small ships to Arctic locales including Svalbard, Greenland and Norway. (more…)
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Albatros Wraps Up 18-Voyage 2024 Arctic Program
Albatros Expeditions has recently concluded its 2024 Arctic program and shared insights from this successful season. (more…)
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World First: Le Commandant Charcot Reaches the North Pole of Inaccessibility – Ponant Cruises
A historic first on the edge of the world. Le Commandant Charcot becomes the first ship to reach the legendary North Pole of Inaccessibility. At the helm: Captain Étienne Garcia. (more…)
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Northern Lights ranked #1 Bucket List Experience as Hurtigruten Celebrates 10 Years of its Pioneering Northern Lights Promise
Hurtigruten is not only the iconic leader in Norwegian coastal cruise voyages but also the best opportunity to see what has once again been ranked as the number one bucket list trip/experience: the Northern Lights. (more…)
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Why Arctic cruise ship tourism is complicated
Nearly 1.7 million people visit Juneau, Alaska, between May and September, spilling into the city by the thousands each morning when their cruise ship docks. (more…)
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Poseidon Expeditions Launches Second Phase Of 25th Anniversary Specials in Collaboration With Swarovski Optik
Poseidon Expeditions, which specializes in small-ship expedition cruises in remote polar regions, has officially launched the second phase of anniversary specials with savings of up to 15% off selected cruises to the Arctic and Antarctic for the 2024-25 season. (more…)
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Atlas Ocean Voyages Introduces 2026 Arctic Season
Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its 2026 Arctic season, featuring six- and seven-night expeditions and for the first time, pre-cruise hotel stays, according to a press release. (more…)
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Three Solar Eclipse Sailings Highlight Holland America Line’s New Celestial Cruises in 2026
Holland America Line is announcing a new slate of cruises that will take guests to prime locations throughout Europe to witness extraordinary celestial events. (more…)
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Quark Expeditions unveils Northwest Passage to Newfoundland
Quark Expeditions has announced its grandest Arctic expedition to date: “Northwest Passage to Newfoundland: Glaciers, Mountains, and Wildlife.” (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Introduces New Polar Passenger Numbers
Ahead of commencing its 24-25 Antarctic season, Aurora Expeditions, a pioneer in responsible small-ship expedition travel, has announced a new maximum passenger capacity for its voyages to the polar regions. (more…)
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Cruise Planners Holds Arctic Expedition Cruise as Second Elite Summit of the Year for Top Producers
Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel franchise network recently held its second Elite Summit in 2024 for top producing travel advisor franchisees aboard the luxurious Ponant Le Lyrial. (more…)
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North Cape’s Lakselv looks forward to its first turnaround – Cruise Europe
In October Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot will turnaround at anchor in Lakselv. This will be the port’s first turnaround operation and follows two calls in May from Le Lyrial, both overnight. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions Launches New “Small Ships, Big Adventures” Offers
Aurora Expeditions is inviting travelers to take advantage of a suite of incredible new offers for those wanting to make their polar travel dreams a reality in 2024 and 2025. (more…)
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Havila Voyages announced that from 2025 it is extending its season sailing into the UNESCO World Heritage Geirangerford
Havila Voyages has announced that from 2025 it is extending its season sailing into the UNESCO World Heritage Geirangerford to include April and May. (more…)
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HX – Hurtigruten Expeditions, Announces Strategic Partnership with Air Greenland for 2025 Itineraries
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In Greenland Behind the Scenes of a Once in a Lifetime Human Adventure, Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant Cruises
This timeless journey will become a reality for guests on Le Commandant Charcot in 2025, as PONANT teams ventured on a full immersion scouting trip to Greenland’s ice sheet with hunters from the Inuit community. Unforgettable encounters with local people and sharing how they live await. (more…)
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Seabourn Unveils Top 10 Reasons To Experience The Arctic In 2025. Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic on board ultra-luxury expedition ship, Seabourn Venture
Seabourn has unveiled the top 10 reasons to explore Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic on board Seabourn Venture in 2025. (more…)
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AECO Response to High North News Article on Greenwashing
Response to High North News Article on Greenwashing Accusations (Anne Øien, Head of Communications, Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators): “First, it is important to highlight the value of citizen science initiatives. Citizen science is a recognized and well-established form of research, used in a wide range of studies”. (more…)
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Plancius Opens Oceanwide Expedition’s 2024 Season in Arctic
The Plancius departed from Scotland on May 28 to kick off Oceanwide Expeditions’ 2024 season in the Arctic. (more…)
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Ocean Adventurer Begins Its Farewell Season for Quark
Quark Expeditions’ Ocean Adventurer will be departing the fleet after wrapping up its final season in the Arctic. (more…)
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HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) unveils New Norway Expedition for Winter 2026
Inspired by Friluftsliv, the art of open-air living, this immersive seven-night journey spent entirely above the Arctic Circle explores Norway’s natural wonders and cultural heritage. (more…)
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Go Solo with Aurora Expeditions’ Arctic Summer Savings. Travel company announced incredible savings for solo travelers thinking of going north for the summer
Aurora Expeditions, the Australian-owned adventure travel company known for immersive, responsible exploration, has today announced incredible savings for solo travelers thinking of going north for the summer. (more…)
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Hurtigruten Appoints Tom Kerss as the World’s First Chief Aurora Chaser, Pioneering Unmatched Northern Lights Voyages in Norway
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Swan Hellenic Announces Deep Arctic Northern Lights Specials
Cultural expedition cruise pioneer releases details of four extraordinary voyages exploring Greenland, the Northwest Passage and Northern Canada from late August to early September 2024, when the Northern Lights are most visible. (more…)
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