PONANT is now known as PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP. The change follows the recent acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, supporting the Group’s international growth strategy focused on building a portfolio of exploration voyage brands.
Crystal has launched a new Sensational Savings limited time offer, giving guests the opportunity to save up to £2,000pp on selected cruises when booked by April 30, 2025. Also included is $500 per suit onboard credit which can be used on range of extras such as spa treatments and shore excursions.
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2026/2027 Panama Canal and Hawaii voyages, in addition to its Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons. The Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises range from 14- to 28-days and will take place across six ships, with departures from five North American homeports.
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has released a series of chartered voyages exploring the undersea and shoreside of Indonesia aboard the Aqua Blu. A 15-day Indonesia’s Coral Gardens and Komodo Dragons voyage is priced from £18,847pp, based on an October 26, 2026 departure.
Cunard has unveiled a new-look Queen Elizabeth ahead of her debut season sailing from Miami and her inaugural Alaska voyages from Seattle. The Alaska season from Seattle begins on June 12, while her inaugural Caribbean voyage from Miami departs on October 16 and is a 12-night roundtrip sailing offering guests the chance to visit Bridgetown’s UNESCO-listed Garrison and the markets of Castries, Saint Lucia.
Atlas Ocean Voyages has opened sales for Polar Expeditions by Atlas to Antarctica, running from the beginning of November 2026 through to March 2027. The Antarctic Discovery nine-night roundtrip from Ushuaia includes up to four immersive days at the Antarctica Peninsula, multiple landing opportunities, and Zodiac safari experiences. Departures are November 8 and 28, plus December 27, 2026, and February 1, 5, and 10, plus March 8 and 19, 2027.
Silversea has unveiled its new brand positioning, To Finding More, which is now live across the company’s channels and platforms.
