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What are you looking for? Search # News (6) # Blog Tips, tricks, updates, and insights from the team at S.W. Black Travel [![Aurora Expeditions Svalbard Sale](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Aurora%20Expeditions%20Sets%202027%20Svalbard%20Savings%20Deadline.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/aurora-expeditions-sets-2027-svalbard-savings-deadline?hsLang=en-au) [![Aurora Expeditions Svalbard Sale](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Aurora%20Expeditions%20Sets%202027%20Svalbard%20Savings%20Deadline.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/aurora-expeditions-sets-2027-svalbard-savings-deadline?hsLang=en-au) ## [Aurora Expeditions Sets 2027 Svalbard Savings Deadline](https://blog.swblack.com.au/aurora-expeditions-sets-2027-svalbard-savings-deadline?hsLang=en-au) 27 July 2026 [S.W. Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Aurora Expeditions**](https://www.aurora-expeditions.com/eu) is offering savings of up to 30% and an air credit of up to A$2,850 on its... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/aurora-expeditions-sets-2027-svalbard-savings-deadline?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Aurora Expeditions](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/aurora-expeditions?hsLang=en-au) [![Explora Journeys’ latest ship delivery marks a six-vessel fleet milestone](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Explora%E2%80%99s%20Third%20Ship%20Marks%20a%20Fleet%20Mileston.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/exploras-third-ship-marks-a-fleet-milestone?hsLang=en-au) [![Explora Journeys’ latest ship delivery marks a six-vessel fleet milestone](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Explora%E2%80%99s%20Third%20Ship%20Marks%20a%20Fleet%20Mileston.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/exploras-third-ship-marks-a-fleet-milestone?hsLang=en-au) ## [Explora’s Third Ship Marks a Fleet Milestone](https://blog.swblack.com.au/exploras-third-ship-marks-a-fleet-milestone?hsLang=en-au) 24 July 2026 [S.W. Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Explora Journeys**](https://explorajourneys.com/us/en) has taken delivery of its newest ship, marking a major step in the growth of the... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [Holland America Line](https://www.hollandamerica.com/en) has introduced a new live production aboard Oosterdam through its partnership... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [Silversea](https://www.silversea.com/) is moving its destination-led dining programme into a broader role with seven... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Marina**](https://www.oceaniacruises.com/ships/marina) will host a luxury Ryder Cup experience next year, giving golf fans... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Uniworld Boutique River Cruises**](https://www.uniworld.com/ap) has announced three newbuild vessels for 2028, with Helen, Clara,... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [Seabourn](https://www.seabourn.com/) has opened bookings for its 2028 anniversary season, with more than 50 ocean and... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Norwegian Cruise Line**](https://www.ncl.com/in/en/) has introduced new onboard experiences for two familiar ships, with fresh... [Read More](https://blog.swblack.com.au/ncl-adds-vibe-beach-club-and-spa-spaces?hsLang=en-au) [Cruise](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/cruise?hsLang=en-au), [News](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/news?hsLang=en-au), [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://blog.swblack.com.au/tag/norwegian-cruise-line?hsLang=en-au) [![Ponant’s 2028 Smithsonian Journeys programme](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Ponant%20Adds%202028%20Expert-Led%20Small-Ship%20Voyages.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/ponant-adds-2028-expert-led-small-ship-voyages?hsLang=en-au) [![Ponant’s 2028 Smithsonian Journeys programme](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Ponant%20Adds%202028%20Expert-Led%20Small-Ship%20Voyages.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/ponant-adds-2028-expert-led-small-ship-voyages?hsLang=en-au) ## [Ponant Adds 2028 Expert-Led Small-Ship Voyages](https://blog.swblack.com.au/ponant-adds-2028-expert-led-small-ship-voyages?hsLang=en-au) 17 July 2026 [S.W. Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [Ponant Explorations](https://en.ponant.com/)has announced 15 additional Smithsonian Journeys sailings for 2028, expanding... 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