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TTG Expedition Cruise Network Virtual Conference 2023: Albatros Expeditions
Tune in for snappy 20-minute training sessions to hear the latest news, updates and tips from Albatros Expeditions
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TTG Expedition Cruise Network Virtual Conference 2023: AE Expeditions
Tune in for snappy 20-minute training sessions to hear the latest news, updates and tips from AE Expeditions
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TTG Expedition Cruise Network Virtual Conference 2023: Expedition Cruising Global Destinations
A panel discussion exploring global expedition cruising destinations, including the polar regions, Galapagos and far beyond
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TTG Expedition Cruise Network Virtual Conference 2023: Welcome from TTG and the ECN
TTG’s editorial director, Pippa Jacks is joined by the Expedition Cruise Network chairman, Martin Johnson, to welcome guests, introduce the ECN and set out what to expect across the two days
Hurtigruten targeting 'household name' status after triple Travel Industry Awards honour
Hurtigruten targeting 'household name' status after triple Travel Industry Awards honour
Hurtigruten’s Ant Daniels tells TTG about a series of changes at the company designed to boost awareness of the brand after the line triumphed at the recent Travel Industry Awards by TTG
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Travel Village Group makes cruise site bookable in bid to capture ‘half of the market’
Southampton Cruise Centre has been part of the company’s portfolio for around 15 years
Expedition cruise specialist reports record-breaking July
Expedition cruise specialist reports record-breaking July
Polar Routes saw a 110% year-on-year increase in sales last month
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Silversea's head of expeditions discusses Silver Nova, top itineraries and the importance of agents
Ahead of the launch of Silver Nova next month, TTG Luxury speaks to Silversea’s head of expeditions Conrad Combrink
Maritime Masters will follow the 200 guests and 200 crew onboard Scenic Eclipse
Scenic claims 20%+ sales uptick off back of new docuseries
Director of trade sales Andrea Stafford said on Friday (16 June) it was great to see “the incredible knock-off effect” from Maritime Masters’ first episode
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Cruise line’s Antarctica camp-out helping fight climate change
The line’s ’camping for climate’ fundraiser raised €371,482 for sustainability campaigns
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How a team of 24 bring bucket lists to life on Seabourn Venture
Guests often expect a personal David Attenborough-style encounter with wildlife and nature when stepping onboard Seabourn Venture
‘Business as usual’ insists Scenic following shock exit of MD
Scenic Group to embark on UK sales blitz to celebrate docu-series
Sales managers will be out on the road between 30 May and 11 June to celebrate the launch of the Maritime Masters docu-series
Maritime Masters will follow the 200 guests and 200 crew onboard Scenic Eclipse
Scenic Eclipse to star in new TV docu-series
A new Warner Bros Discovery series will chart life onboard Scenic Eclipse as the vessel sails from San Diego to Antarctica
The line is currently seeking applicants to join the 2023 expedition
Polar exploration: Smooth sailing, or a journey too far for consumer travel?
As pressure mounts on cruise lines to operate more sustainably in polar regions, companies are exploring how they can mitigate their impact. By Will Payne
Penguins outnumber people in Antarctica. Credit: Stefan Dall
APT launches first expedition cruise to Antarctica
APT is offering a single 14-day Antarctica cruise in February 2024 onboard the chartered expedition ship Le Boreal.
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Tip of the iceberg: experiencing Antarctica on a Silversea cruise
Visiting the White Continent is no longer solely the preserve of the hardy explorer
The Sylvia Earle will carry an average of 132 passengers per voyage (Credit: Aurora Expeditions)
AE Expeditions puts 2024/25 Antarctica programme on sale
A 14-night Antarctic Explorer featuring Chilean fjords sailing onboard Sylvia Earle comes in at US$16,315pp
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APT expands expedition programme with Antarctica cruise
The cruise will depart on 3 February 2024, with calls in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia – the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego region
Silver Endeavour's Master Suites will feature vaulted windows.
New suites added for Silver Endeavour’s Arctic cruises
Two new suite categories added and crew expanded following Silver Endeavour’s inaugural season in response to customer demand
Polar exploration: Smooth sailing, or a journey too far?
Polar exploration: Smooth sailing, or a journey too far?
Cruising in polar regions has become a bucket-list hit, but with the sector facing growing pressure to ensure its operations are both sustainable and responsible, TTG’s Will Payne explores the state of play
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Seabourn to make Australia's Kimberley debut in 2024
Seabourn Pursuit will sail the region between June and August 2024
The Sylvia Earle will carry an average of 132 passengers per voyage (Credit: Aurora Expeditions)
AE Expeditions christens new ship Sylvia Earle in Antarctica
Namesake and godmother, Dr Sylvia Earle, officially christened the vessel on Thursday (23 February)
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Polar Routes reveals new Antarctica and Arctic cruise brochure
The 50-page brochure features the wildlife that can be found in the destinations as well as the ships and itineraries on offer
Sales team recruits Sarah Slocomb (left) and Lydia Groom (right) with polar specialist Kasey Green (centre)
Three join Latin Routes sales team along with polar specialist
Paul Mason, Lydia Groom and Sarah Slocomb join specialist’s sales team with peaks enquiries up 70% year-on-year