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MS Hamburg to Sail Antarctica

MS Hamburg to Sail Antarctica

by Kevin Griffin – The Cruise Examiner Plantours’ Vistamar currently Orient Queen II Following in the wake of Plantours’ Vistamar in past years, its latest vessel, MS Hamburg, will also be offering a series of Antarctic cruises in 2012/13. The Hamburg will offer three Antarctic cruises this winter, varying from 11 to 16 nights. Plantours’ […]

Compagnie du Ponant Sold

Compagnie du Ponant Sold

Le Boreal, the first of three state-of-the-art adventure cruise ships Bridgepoint, a privately owned holding company, completes acquisition of Compagnie du Ponant, the French luxury cruise line renowned for its specialist polar cruises, from CMA CGM via its parent company Mérit. The terms of the transaction are undisclosed. Founded in 1988 and with over 580 […]

Compagnie du Ponant Sold

Compagnie du Ponant Sold

Le Boreal, the first of three state-of-the-art adventure cruise ships Bridgepoint, a privately owned holding company, completes acquisition of Compagnie du Ponant, the French luxury cruise line renowned for its specialist polar cruises, from CMA CGM via its parent company Mérit. The terms of the transaction are undisclosed. Founded in 1988 and with over 580 […]

Is this the ultimate Antarctic wildlife adventure?

Is this the ultimate Antarctic wildlife adventure?

It is likely that your travel style differs from that of your family and coworkers and friends. Like me, when it comes to travel, you probably march to the beat of your own drummer. Well, this year, I encourage you to make that march alongside the thousands of waddling and squawking penguins… EXPLORE ANTARCTICA WITH […]

Is this the ultimate Antarctic wildlife adventure?

Is this the ultimate Antarctic wildlife adventure?

It is likely that your travel style differs from that of your family and coworkers and friends. Like me, when it comes to travel, you probably march to the beat of your own drummer. Well, this year, I encourage you to make that march alongside the thousands of waddling and squawking penguins… EXPLORE ANTARCTICA WITH […]

Ocean Magazine – Ocean Cruising – Issue 45

Open publication Mentions: North Star Cruises – Ponant – American Safari Cruises – World Expeditions – A&K

Ocean Magazine – Ocean Cruising 45

Open publication Mentions: North Star Cruises – Ponant – American Safari Cruises – World Expeditions – A&K

QantasLink to upgrade B717 aircraft

QantasLink to upgrade B717 aircraft

Qantas regional offshoot QantasLink is set to announce a major upgrade to the cabins on its 13-strong Boeing 717 jet fleet. The revamp will see the reconfigured aircraft expand from the current 115-seat capacity to 125, in a single class economy arrangement. The new seats will offer “increased levels of comfort” according to the carrier, […]

QantasLink to upgrade B717 aircraft

QantasLink to upgrade B717 aircraft

Qantas regional offshoot QantasLink is set to announce a major upgrade to the cabins on its 13-strong Boeing 717 jet fleet. The revamp will see the reconfigured aircraft expand from the current 115-seat capacity to 125, in a single class economy arrangement. The new seats will offer “increased levels of comfort” according to the carrier, […]

YouTube promotes historic Spring Walk (est. 1856) in Royal Botanic Gardens

YouTube promotes historic Spring Walk (est. 1856) in Royal Botanic Gardens

YouTube has been utilised to provide a snapshot of the Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney in spring, in an effort to increase international tourism and local interest in the Garden. Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust’s Executive Director, Professor David Mabberley, said the Spring Walk at the Garden is blooming, providing the perfect launchpad for its […]