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USA Today
10-07-2025
- USA Today
How to book an epic Arctic or Antarctica cruise without overspending
Expedition cruises to the icy wilds of the Arctic and Antarctica often come with steep fares. Not all sailings cost the same, though. Much like traditional ocean cruising, there are a range of operators with varying price points, inclusions and vibes – and those kinds of bucket list trips can be more affordable than they seem. Travelers can pick between basic ships with some amenities or splurge on nicer cruises, which may not be as different in price as they look. Here's what to know about which Arctic and Antarctic cruise lines are the most cost-effective. What Arctic and Antarctic cruises are most affordable? Some companies place more emphasis on the action outside the ship than an uber-plush onboard experience, and travelers may find lower rates by booking with one of those. According to Claire Maguire, a travel agent and franchise owner at Cruise Planners, more laid-back, affordable operators include: Atlas Ocean Voyages is also 'a very good value' in Maguire's opinion, offering a combination of amenities and excursions. 'They kind of hit the sweet spot in between everything,' she said. Quark Expeditions is another to consider. Other cruise lines lean more into the luxury, combining intrepid exploration with a plethora of creature comforts from fine dining to more personalized service, such as: Other upscale operators include Ponant and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. Maguire noted that while National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is heavily centered around the expedition elements of the trip, its fares also trend towards luxury pricing for the storied brand name and top-tier onboard experts. Even on luxury cruise lines, however, Maguire noted that expedition ships tend to be more casual than the typical oceangoing vessel might, given the spirit of adventure and activity-heavy itineraries. Pricing doesn't always fall neatly along those lines, either, and it's worth comparing and contrasting before booking. Depending on where the ship is sailing, there may also be limits on the number of guests who can go ashore at a time, somewhat standardizing those aspects of the cruises. What do Arctic and Antarctica cruise fares include? Generally, all expedition cruise operators include many of the activities – with some available for an extra charge – most meals and beverages, onboard lectures, Citizen Science activities, and select gear such as parkas, per Maguire. Some companies also offer room-share options that pair guests with another passenger. 'So that would help cut the cost down, if you're willing to share with a stranger,' she said. Luxury cruise lines are likely to bundle more with their fares, however, such as a wider range of alcoholic beverages, a hotel stay – Silversea is even developing its own hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, which will serve as a stopover for guests on voyages to Antarctica – or flights, depending on the fare type. Are luxury expedition cruises more expensive? Not necessarily. 'Look at the inclusions, because a lot of them will be a (certain) price point, but then, when you look, you have to add a flight to your separate flight to Ushuaia or your flight from Santiago down to Punta Arenas (to reach Antarctica), or your hotel is not included,' Maguire said. Pricing can also fluctuate depending on when guests book, meaning different kinds of operators may not be priced so differently. For example, a week-long Silversea expedition round-trip from Longyearbyen in Svalbard departing in June 2026 currently starts at $12,560 per person based on double occupancy, according to the cruise line's website. An eight-day voyage centered on Svalbard's largest island, Spitsbergen – where Longyearbyen is located – with Aurora, the same month currently starts at $12,236 per person. 'To be honest, it's more about the experience,' said Maguire. 'They're pretty close in price point, because if you get the right sale price, then you can literally get into a luxury trip at the same price point.'
Travel Weekly
08-07-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Atlas Ocean Voyages hires Kristian Anderson to lead sales
Atlas Ocean Voyages has named Kristian Anderson executive vice president of global sales. Anderson had led Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's global sales since 2021. Kristian Anderson Anderson has extensive experience in luxury cruising. He previously worked at Silversea Cruises, and his time at Ritz-Carlton was during the brand's launch. There, he was senior vice president of global sales. He has also worked in aviation and river cruising at Qatar Airways and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Atlas CEO James Rodriguez called Anderson a "welcome addition" with a "leadership position in the trade community." Atlas debuted in 2021 and operates three expedition ships, each accommodating about 200 passengers.
Travel Weekly
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel Weekly
Missed the last eclipse? Cruise lines offer a remedy in 2026
Teri West Do you remember where you were on April 8, 2024? It was a day where hundreds of thousands of people congregated in states like Vermont and Ohio to experience an event that lasted only about four minutes: a total solar eclipse. If you weren't one of those who traveled for it and didn't happen to live anywhere along its path of totality, that may have been the day that you swore you'd travel to catch the next one. Cruise lines, too, made a promise to themselves that they would be there. And "there" is coming sooner than you think. A total solar eclipse will be visible next August in Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Russia. Seabourn Cruise Line and Virgin Voyages will be offering their first eclipse sailings next year, with plans to position ships within the path of totality that traverses the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. Cruises filling up fast Eclipse sailings are doing incredibly well. Seabourn is offering two sailings, and both are pretty much sold out, said chief marketing officer Mike Fulkerson. One is a two-week voyage along Western Ireland and ending in Iceland, and the other will sail the Mediterranean roundtrip from Barcelona. Princess Cruises recently added a third sailing to its lineup. Eclipse cruises' popularity caught Atlas Ocean Voyages off guard when it launched sales for its 2024 sailing, but now the company knows just how much people want to be on a cruise during the event, CEO James Rodriguez told me. "If I could make more eclipses throughout the year, I would," he said. Cruises enable eclipse enthusiasts to develop a communal sense of excitement during the build-up toward the brief event and offer more dexterity than on land, he said. If one location in the path of totality has cloud cover, for example, the ships can navigate to a more favorable location as the event approaches. And since the cruises last more than just that day, the entire ship finds a sense of community as anticipation builds toward that moment, Rodriguez said. "It's kind of hard to replicate on a land vacation versus a cruise vacation because you're all there onboard [and] experience this together," Rodriguez said. "You talk about it before, you talk about it when it's happening and then you also talk about it after the cruise, and you create friends. And so for us, it's the closest expedition experience, that communal experience, that you have outside the polar regions." He's found there to be a contingency of eclipse chasers who seek out cruises on those specific dates. The company sold out half of its 2024 sailings in half a day. One of its 2026 sailings will travel through Iceland and Greenland, and the other will be in the Mediterranean. Seabourn published a graphic of an eclipse before launching sales for its 2026 voyages and saw a rush of inquiries, said Fulkerson. "Our travel agents and our internal sales team were just getting bombarded with, 'When is it going to be available?'" he recalled. "'Can I get on a wait list?'" During the early sales launch period, the company saw a 400% increase in bookings compared to similar timeframes for noneclipse cruises, he said. Preparing for 2027 The sweet spot for launching eclipse sailings is slightly more than two years out, Rodriguez told me, which is why you're starting to see sailing become available for 2027's eclipse. The path of totality in 2027 spans from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean with land coverage in parts of North Africa and the Middle East. Holland America launched sales for two 2027 eclipse cruises last week. "The excitement around viewing a total solar eclipse the past few years has been palpable," Paul Grigsby, the line's vice president of deployment, said in a statement. "We jumped at the chance to create more itineraries."
Malaysian Reserve
03-06-2025
- Malaysian Reserve
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES LAUNCHES "BUY 2 EXPEDITIONS, GET 1 FREE" OFFER ON EXTENDED JOURNEYS
Imagery may be downloaded here. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in luxury, yacht-style expedition cruising, announces a new limited-time Extended Journeys offer. Available on bookings made by June 30, 2025, guests who reserve select back-to-back expeditions combined into an Extended Journey sailing between September 2025 and September 2026 will receive a third expedition FREE. Choose from Polar, Epicurean, and Cultural Expeditions, exploring Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the High Arctic for 28 days or longer. 'As we continue building on Atlas Ocean Voyages' Polar, Epicurean and Cultural Expeditions, these extended itineraries reflect the immersive experiences and the versatility of our expedition fleet,' said James Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. 'Extended Journeys allow guests eager to experience the diversity and expansive regions Atlas Ocean Voyages sails, in one epic journey combining multiple expedition styles and with added savings.' Extended Voyages Featured in the Offer Include: 31-Night Dublin to Lisbon | World Voyager – Sept. 20 to Oct. 21, 2025Explore rich cultures and iconic cuisines through Ireland, Scotland, France, and Portugal, with overnight stays in Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Rouen, Bordeaux, and Available Fare From $12,798 per guest 28-Night London to Longyearbyen | World Navigator – May 1 to May 29, 2026Journey from royal landmarks to polar frontiers, experiencing Viking history, fjords, and Arctic wildlife under the midnight sun. Enjoy overnights in Edinburgh and Available Fare From $13,998 per guest 30-Night Athens to Barcelona | World Traveller – Jul. 10 to Aug. 9, 2026Indulge in a Mediterranean feast of culture and cuisine, with tastings, tours, and culinary adventures from Greece to Italy, France, and Spain. Overnights in Amalfi and IbizaBest Available Fare From $12,598 per guest 30-Night Monte Carlo to Dubrovnik | World Traveller – Aug. 16 to Sept. 15, 2026Discover the flavors and history of the Adriatic, from Sicily's markets to the ruins of ancient Greece and Croatia's coastal Available Fare From $13,998 per guest The Extended Journey offer is combinable with Explorer's Choice Complimentary Amenity on the two paid expeditions, providing travelers with extra value through included experiences with up to a choice of two amenities—Air Credit savings of up to $2500 per stateroom, a one-night pre-expedition hotel stay, or enhanced Wi-Fi. Guests may also choose a shorter back-to-back adventure with a minimum of two expeditions booked and enjoy an extra 10% savings, in addition to existing Bonus Savings. For information and reservations, call a travel advisor or 1.844.442.8527 or visit Follow Atlas on Facebook and Instagram: or About Atlas Ocean VoyagesAtlas Ocean Voyages offers expedition voyages to Antarctica, the Arctic, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America and the Caribbean. Stylish and intimate expedition yachts featuring less than 100 suites and staterooms offering five-star comfort, from luxurious accommodations and an all-inclusive onboard experience to in-depth excursions. Fares include an Atlas Immersive Experience tour, open bars aboard the ship, including craft beers, specialty coffees, and smoothies, L'OCCITANE bath amenities, an in-room coffee bar, prepaid gratuities, and complimentary emergency medical evacuation insurance. World Navigator was launched in 2021, World Traveller in 2022, and World Voyager joined the fleet in 2023.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES LAUNCHES "BUY 2 EXPEDITIONS, GET 1 FREE" OFFER ON EXTENDED JOURNEYS
Imagery may be downloaded here. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in luxury, yacht-style expedition cruising, announces a new limited-time Extended Journeys offer. Available on bookings made by June 30, 2025, guests who reserve select back-to-back expeditions combined into an Extended Journey sailing between September 2025 and September 2026 will receive a third expedition FREE. Choose from Polar, Epicurean, and Cultural Expeditions, exploring Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the High Arctic for 28 days or longer. "As we continue building on Atlas Ocean Voyages' Polar, Epicurean and Cultural Expeditions, these extended itineraries reflect the immersive experiences and the versatility of our expedition fleet," said James Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. "Extended Journeys allow guests eager to experience the diversity and expansive regions Atlas Ocean Voyages sails, in one epic journey combining multiple expedition styles and with added savings." Extended Voyages Featured in the Offer Include: 31-Night Dublin to Lisbon | World Voyager – Sept. 20 to Oct. 21, 2025Explore rich cultures and iconic cuisines through Ireland, Scotland, France, and Portugal, with overnight stays in Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Rouen, Bordeaux, and Available Fare From $12,798 per guest 28-Night London to Longyearbyen | World Navigator – May 1 to May 29, 2026Journey from royal landmarks to polar frontiers, experiencing Viking history, fjords, and Arctic wildlife under the midnight sun. Enjoy overnights in Edinburgh and Available Fare From $13,998 per guest 30-Night Athens to Barcelona | World Traveller – Jul. 10 to Aug. 9, 2026Indulge in a Mediterranean feast of culture and cuisine, with tastings, tours, and culinary adventures from Greece to Italy, France, and Spain. Overnights in Amalfi and IbizaBest Available Fare From $12,598 per guest 30-Night Monte Carlo to Dubrovnik | World Traveller – Aug. 16 to Sept. 15, 2026Discover the flavors and history of the Adriatic, from Sicily's markets to the ruins of ancient Greece and Croatia's coastal Available Fare From $13,998 per guest The Extended Journey offer is combinable with Explorer's Choice Complimentary Amenity on the two paid expeditions, providing travelers with extra value through included experiences with up to a choice of two amenities—Air Credit savings of up to $2500 per stateroom, a one-night pre-expedition hotel stay, or enhanced Wi-Fi. Guests may also choose a shorter back-to-back adventure with a minimum of two expeditions booked and enjoy an extra 10% savings, in addition to existing Bonus Savings. For information and reservations, call a travel advisor or 1.844.442.8527 or visit Follow Atlas on Facebook and Instagram: or About Atlas Ocean VoyagesAtlas Ocean Voyages offers expedition voyages to Antarctica, the Arctic, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America and the Caribbean. Stylish and intimate expedition yachts featuring less than 100 suites and staterooms offering five-star comfort, from luxurious accommodations and an all-inclusive onboard experience to in-depth excursions. Fares include an Atlas Immersive Experience tour, open bars aboard the ship, including craft beers, specialty coffees, and smoothies, L'OCCITANE bath amenities, an in-room coffee bar, prepaid gratuities, and complimentary emergency medical evacuation insurance. World Navigator was launched in 2021, World Traveller in 2022, and World Voyager joined the fleet in 2023. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Atlas Ocean Voyages Sign in to access your portfolio
