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Le Commandant-Charcot arrives in Aus
Wednesday | Feb 18 2026PONANT Explorations’ Le Commandant-Charcot (pictured), the world’s only luxury icebreaker, arrived in Hobart this week, marking her first-ever visit to Australia (CW yesterday).
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Azamara’s relaxed luxury being copied
Wednesday | Feb 18 2026AZAMARA’S distinct onboard personality is beginning to take hold across the cruise sector, as customer preferences evolve, according to director of sales Victoria Chigwidden.
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Getting into a new Spirit
Wednesday | Feb 18 2026SILVERSEA has unveiled its next phase of enhancements for Silver Spirit (pictured), which will see the line introduce culinary and experiential upgrades to the ship.
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Azamara capitalising on market gaps
Tuesday | Feb 17 2026AZAMARA Cruises is continuing to add capacity in Australia, as its “relaxed luxury” format resonates with locals.
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A&K commences build of second Nile ship
Tuesday | Feb 17 2026ABERCROMBIE & Kent (A&K) has celebrated the keel-laying of its second Nile riverboat (render pictured), which took place at The Arab Contractors shipyard.
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Swan hits a hole-in-one
Tuesday | Feb 17 2026SWAN Hellenic has announced a golf excursion package as part of its Lisbon to Fuerteventura voyage in Sep, which will see guests get to play on five of the most prestigious golf courses in the world.
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Aurora doubles down on skiing
Monday | Feb 16 2026AURORA Expeditions is set to increase its skiing and snowboarding program for 27/28 to support increased demand.
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Hotel brand’s new Nile cruise
Monday | Feb 16 2026HOTEL group Mandarin Oriental will expand its presence in Egypt with a luxury Nile cruise experience, its first offering of this kind.
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Ponant to sail around Antarctica
Monday | Feb 16 2026PONANT Explorations has opened bookings for its first-ever circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot (pictured) in 2028, which will feature a departure from Hobart.
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Sommer ships out as NCLH names new CEO
Friday | Feb 13 2026NORWEGIAN Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has appointed John Chidsey as president & chief exec, tasking him with “driving the next phase of growth and execution” (CW breaking news).
