Cruise news (icebreakers-tagged)
Finnish icebreakers aid Hanseatic Spirit through frozen Bothnian Bay
The expedition cruise vessel Hanseatic Spirit, operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, encountered heavy sea ice while navigating off the coast of Kemi...
April 2, 2025- Cruise Industry
Ponant’s icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot sets sail for first-ever winter cruise along St. Lawrence...
An icebreaking cruise ship commenced its inaugural winter voyage along the St Lawrence River on Friday, January 17th, offering passengers a unique...
January 19, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Krasnaya Kuznitsa (Russia) nears completion of icebreaking river ferries
Krasnaya Kuznitsa, a subsidiary of Russia’s state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation/USC, has announced that two new ferries intended for...
January 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceanwide Expeditions triumphs in Weddell Sea despite challenging ice conditions
The expedition vessel mv Ortelius has successfully navigated the challenging waters of the Weddell Sea, enabling tourists to visit the emperor...
November 27, 2024 - Accidents
Le Commandant Charcot icebreaker’s visit to Lerwick halted by adverse weather
The season's final cruise ship call at Lerwick was canceled due to adverse weather, despite the vessel's classification as a polar exploration ship...
November 18, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MV Ortelius is first Antarctic expedition cruise ship (season 2024-2025) to enter Weddell Sea
Oceanwide Expeditions/fleet achieved a significant milestone for Antarctica 2024-2025 season, with its ice-strengthened cruise ship mv Ortelius...
November 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
PONANT’s icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot becomes first to set foot on North Pole of Inaccessibility
Le Commandant Charcot has achieved a historic maritime milestone, becoming the first vessel to reach the North Pole of Inaccessibility under the...
September 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Bridgeman Services Group adds to its Floatel fleet Ocean Diamond cruise ship
Canada-based Bridgeman Services Group has expanded its portfolio of "floatel" accommodations with the acquisition of a retired cruise ship, aiming to...
April 3, 2024 - Accidents
New Russian ferry damaged by ice floes off Sakhalin Island
A new Russian ferryboat sustained hull damage from ice floes off Sakhalin Island, leaving 60+ passengers and crew stranded as they awaited assistance...
March 23, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Davie Shipbuilding completes purchase of Helsinki Shipyard from Russian-owned Algador Holdings
Davie Shipbuilding, a Canadian firm, has successfully concluded its acquisition of Helsinki Shipyard, a manufacturer known for its production of...
November 8, 2023 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Ponant's Le Commandant Charcot meets Russia's nuclear icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy near North...
In the Russian Arctic, the 150-m icebreaking cruiser Le Commandant Charcot crossed paths with the Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy/50...
August 22, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Ponant's icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot to become the first cruise ship traversing Canada’s St...
In 2025, the renowned French cruise line, PONANT, boasting a fleet of 13 small expedition vessels, will introduce an extraordinary opportunity to...
August 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot completes PONANT's first semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica
On February 14th, 2023, PONANT completed its first semi-circumnavigation of the southern continent onboard the world's only luxury icebreaker - Le...
February 23, 2023 - Cruise Industry
PONANT announces Le Commandant Charcot ship's 2024 Arctic cruise schedule
The French ltra-luxury travel company PONANT launched sales of polar exploration voyages scheduled for Le Commandant Charcot's 2024 Arctic season...
November 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ponant introduces new experience onboard Le Commandant Charcot ship
PONANT revealed a new experience that will soon be available on a selection of voyages onboard Le Commandant Charcot. Last May, during an expedition...
October 24, 2022