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After three years offering expedition itineraries, Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX)’s Maud was transferred back to Hurtigruten’s coastal service earlier this month.As part of the transition, the 2003-built ship was reflagged to the Norwegian Ordinary Ship Register (NOR) and regained its original name, sailing again as the Midnatsol.The 500-guest vessel is now offering Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express Route, which cruises between Bergen and Kirkenes for 11 nights.The itinerary includes stops in 34 ports along the Norwegian coast as part of an operation that includes not only passenger service but also transportation for goods and cars.While original plans called for a temporary[...]

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) cancelled the upcoming cruise of the Fridtjof Nansen, which was scheduled to start in Ushuaia, Argentina, on Nov. 18.In a statement shared with Cruise Industry News, the company said that the cancellation comes after an isolated incident onboard the 2020-built vessel.“On Nov. 16, 2024, a contained technical issue occurred on our vessel, the Fridtjof Nansen. The ship continued its planned journey safely and arrived in Ushuaia today, Nov. 18, 2024,” HX said.“We can confirm that all passengers and crew are safe and accounted for,” the company added while reassuring that the incident has not affected[...]

Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP) celebrated the inaugural visit of the Nautica from Oceania Cruises on November 13, 2024, the port announced in a press release.This milestone was marked by a traditional plaque exchange ceremony onboard.Those attending the ceremony included Ann-Margaret Adams, deputy permanent secretary for the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture, and Information; representatives from Cox & Company, Port Agent; and officials from the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority.The Nautica brought 628 passengers and 399 crew members to the island.Denise Mauricette, maritime officer at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, extended her gratitude to the MS Nautica[...]

Alma Cruceros has expanded its sales team with the addition of Mónica Delgado as the line’s commercial manager for Catalonia, Aragon and the Balearic Islands, according to a press release. Delgado brings over 30 years of industry experience, including leadership roles at Viajes Iberplan and MSC Cruises.  In her new role, Delgado will focus on... Source link

Margaritaville at Sea announced the addition of four new destinations aboard the Islander, set to sail from Port Tampa Bay starting January 2026. The new itineraries include Aruba, Curaçao, Montego Bay and New Orleans. In addition is a new 10-day sailing featuring Grand Cayman, Aruba, Curaçao and Ocho Rios. To celebrate, the cruise line is... Source link

Exploris Expeditions & Cruises is planning to add two newbuilds to its fleet, the company revealed on its website.The French expedition cruise line said that the new ships are currently in development.“Designed in the same spirit, our next two vessels will meet some of the most demanding specifications in terms of ecology, performance, safety and comfort,” the company said.Like the Exploris One, the new ships are being designed for exploration and will carry a limited number of passengers, Exploris added.The smaller capacity also favors the quality of the experience, the company said, whether onboard or during daily landings[...]