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Lindblad’s Longer Booking Window Gives It More Pricing Flexibility
For summer 2027, the 130-passenger Greg Mortimer will replace two smaller ships in Alaska, while Lindblad continues expanding its Amazon program.
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Lindblad Nears Decision on Fleet Expansion Plans
For summer 2027, the 148-passenger Greg Mortimer, operated by Aurora Expeditions, will replace two smaller vessels in Lindblad’s Alaska program.
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Seven Seas Mariner Marks 25 Years as It Begins World Cruise
Delivered from Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire on March 8, 2001, Seven Seas Mariner entered service as the world’s first all-balcony cruise ship.
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Peter Hillary Joins Lindblad Expeditions’ 2027 Alaska and Antarctica Voyages
On the December Antarctica Direct voyage aboard National Geographic Explorer, passengers will cross the Drake Passage by ship one way and return by air, with Zodiac outings and kayaking offered.
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Study Finds $1.4 Billion Gap for Green Methanol Alaska Cruises
The proposed operation assumes four ships making 20 seasonal round trips, bunkering in Seattle or Vancouver and requiring about 120,000 tonnes of green methanol a year.
Royal Caribbean
Alaska Gives Preliminary Approval to $500M Juneau Cruise Port
State fish and game officials warned the project could significantly affect crab fisheries, prompting seasonal construction limits and recommendations on bears, waste and fuel.
Royal Caribbean
Anthem of the Seas Drops Icy Strait Point Over Speed Restrictions
Royal Caribbean will cancel prepaid Icy Strait Point excursions automatically, while guests booked with independent operators must seek refunds directly.
Holland America Line
Holland America Opens 2027 Alaska Heritage Tours Bookings
Chuck West founded Arctic Alaska Tours in 1947; it became Westours, which Holland America acquired in stages, beginning with a 70 percent stake in 1971.
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SunStone Lists Sea Spirit for Sale Ahead of Poseidon Newbuild
Built in Italy in 1991 as Renaissance Five, Sea Spirit was converted for expedition cruising in late 2010 and refurbished during a 2017 dry dock in Vigo, Spain.
Royal Caribbean
RCAF Crews Complete Three Cruise Ship Medevacs off Vancouver Island
As Alaska cruise routes push through remote Pacific waters, these rescues show the critical role of Canadian search-and-rescue crews far beyond the shoreline.
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Explora Journeys Names Lara Koslow North America President
Based in Miami, Koslow will oversee commercial management, marketing and sales in the United States, Canada and Mexico, reporting to MSC Group's Ruben A. Rodriguez.
Princess Cruises
Seattle Shore-Power Use Reaches 66% Despite 2028 Goal
MSC Cruises completed its first Seattle homeport season with the 2,550-passenger MSC Poesia, operating seven-night Alaska itineraries from Pier 91.