Seabourn names 21-person expedition team for 19 Antarctica departures
Seabourn has named the expedition team for its 2026-27 Antarctica season on Venture and Pursuit. The season covers 19 departures from November 2026 to March 2027, lasting 10 to 20 days, and each sailing carries a 21-member team covering science, wildlife and history.
First departures are about a month away, so this is a late-booking-window selling point. Advisors with polar clients can point to team depth rather than the ship alone when comparing Seabourn with other expedition lines.
HX posts record suite bookings; Greenland Promise runs to 2028
HX closed its Arctic season with its highest-ever suite bookings across 31 sailings. That points to strong premium expedition demand and likely tighter top-category availability on future departures.
The Greenland Promise has also been extended through the 2028 season. Advisors planning 2027-28 Greenland programs have that commitment in place. Clients who want suites should be moved to quote sooner rather than later.
Lindblad hits all-time high near $35 as analysts hold at 'Hold'
Lindblad shares reached a record of about $35.10, up from a one-year low of $11.37. The second quarter beat expectations, with revenue of $199M against a consensus of $186M.
Analyst consensus remains at Hold with a $31 target, so the market sees demand as strong but the share price as stretched. For advisors this is an indirect signal. It is consistent with firm expedition demand and possibly firmer pricing and tighter inventory, but it is not a statement about any specific sailing.
Ponant opens packaged cruises to UK agents through Aviate
Ponant Explorations and Aviate have launched the Ponant Travel Collection, giving UK agents access to fully packaged Ponant cruises. It changes the booking route for a major expedition line and may affect how UK advisors source and earn on Ponant.
Check commission and package terms before moving business, and compare them against booking direct or through existing channels.
Seabourn Caribbean grows to 55 departures; Atlas gets an agent incentive
Seabourn has expanded its 2027 Caribbean programme to 55 departures. That widens winter inventory for ultra-luxury clients and gives advisors more room when comparing Seabourn with Regent and Silversea.
Separately, Cruise Traveller has launched an incentive for Atlas Ocean Voyages. The source gives no detail, so confirm terms and dates with the provider before promoting it.
PortMiami's 2026/27 season mixes luxury yachts and exploration ships
PortMiami's 2026/27 lineup includes luxury and expedition vessels alongside mainstream ships. Advisors can use it to see which luxury ships sail from Miami and to plan embarkation ports and Caribbean positioning. The source is a general overview, so check individual ship schedules before building itineraries.