Atlas opens 2028-29 Antarctica with 25 departures and an early-booking incentive
Atlas Ocean Voyages has put 25 expeditions on sale for October 2028 to March 2029. Drake Fly & Sail doubles to four departures, and two fly-both-ways Drake Express sailings are new.
The commercial hook is timing. Advisors who book by Dec. 31 get up to 10% savings plus a choice of benefit: a £1,500 air saving per suite, a hotel night or Wi-Fi. Fares lock before the Jan. 1, 2027 price rise. A Nov. 16, 2028 departure marks the Wilkins/Eielson centenary, which gives a story to tell clients who plan two years out.
The fly-cruise expansion matters most for clients who want to skip the Drake crossing by sea. Confirm commission terms and benefit stacking with Atlas before quoting.
- 25 departures, Oct 2028–Mar 2029
- Drake Fly & Sail doubled to four; two new Drake Express sailings
- Up to 10% savings and a choice of benefit if booked by Dec. 31
- Fares lock before the Jan. 1, 2027 price rise
Crystal completes 2028 and opens 2029 itineraries
Crystal Cruises has released its final 2028 voyages and its first 2029 itineraries. That gives advisors inventory for clients who book two to three years ahead, a habit common in luxury and expedition.
The source gives only the headline, with no pricing, inclusions or commission detail. Check those with Crystal before quoting, and confirm which sailings are open before pitching specific dates.
Explora adds a hosted President's Journey as river ambitions draw questions
Explora Journeys has introduced its first President's Journey, hosted by Anna Nash aboard Explora II. Hosted, themed sailings can work for group and affluent-client selling, and this one suggests Explora is building products beyond its standard itineraries. Check pricing, availability and any bonus inclusions.
Separately, trade commentary is pressing Explora to clarify its river cruise plans. If the MSC-owned luxury brand moved into rivers, it would add competition for Viking, Scenic and AmaWaterways at the high end. Nothing is confirmed, so treat this as a watch item for river-focused clients.
Lindblad hits an all-time high on a revenue beat and upgrades
Lindblad Expeditions shares reached a record of about $36 and traded as high as roughly $36.70, helped by a second-quarter revenue beat of $199M against $186M expected and analyst upgrades. Consensus targets remain below the current price.
For advisors, this reads as healthy expedition demand and a financially stable supplier. A share price is not a commercial change, so use it as context on supplier health, not as a reason to push bookings.