Expedition Cruising

Expedition cruise company SeaTrek announced that it is expanding the number of local conservation projects it will be supporting in Indonesia for 2025.

Leading experiential travel brand Silversea just announced 230 new voyages for 2026 to 2027, expanding its industry-leading destination offerings. 

Windstar Cruises announced the hiring of Jess Peterson as its new director of destination experience  and itinerary planning. 

Windstar Cruises floated out its newest vessel, the Star Seeker, on Monday, 25th November, at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

With less than a month and a half left to 2024, Vietnam is working to meet its target of welcoming between 17 to 18 million tourists before the end of the year.

Small-ship cruise firm Windstar Cruises launched its new online booking engine through its official website. 

PONANT is slated to offer four new sailings In November and December 2025 that take travellers on a voyage of exploration.

Philippines and the European Union launched a Technical Assistance Project (TAP) to improve Filipino seafarers’ training, education, and working conditions in the country

The opening discussions of Crew Connect Global, the event currently being held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Asia in Manila, seek to delve into the different aspects of maritime crewing, as well as the need for cruise and shipping firms to properly invest in human resources.

The Philippine tourism department is going over options to make the country more appealing to the cruise sector.

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jnr cited the potential of the Philippines as one of the world’s foremost cruise tourism hubs during his address at the welcome reception held for Seatrade Cruise Asia on the evening of Monday, 11th November, at The Okada Manila.

Scenic Group announced that its vessel, the Scenic Eclipse, successfully completed its emergency drydock in Galveston, TX. 

Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 officially opens in the Philippines tonight at a welcome reception at The Cove at the Okada Manila, kicking off a major industry event that will run till Wednesday, 13th November.

COMO Hotels and Resorts announced its first-ever cruise: COMO Journey: Into the Arctic which sets sail on 30 July 2025.

The first visit of a cruise ship to Higatangan Island in Naval, Biliran inspired its local government unit to step up its effort to draw more tourists

Atlas Ocean Voyages begins its 2024-2025 Antarctica season with three vessels, each staffed with an expanded team of 17 seasoned polar expedition guides.

Heritage Expeditions announced that it recently partnered with legendary wildlife television presenter, producer, author, zoologist and naturalist Nigel Marven.

G Adventures announced the launch of five custom-built yachts to sail in Greece for the 2025 European sailing season.

Expedition cruise firm Heritage Expeditions recently released its new Authentic Small Ship Expedition Cruising 2025-2026 brochure.

Australia’s cruise tourism sector reports that its current value has surged to a record high, contributing significantly to the national economy.