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August 10, 2026

Lindblad Just Hit 91% Occupancy — Its Best Q2 in a Decade

Lindblad expedition ship anchored in polar waters

Expedition news

Expedition Cruising Is Booming, and Lindblad's Q2 Proves It

Lindblad just posted 91% occupancy — its strongest Q2 in a decade — while growing capacity 12% and setting a record net yield. When a line fills more berths at higher prices, fares hold firm and the best Antarctica and Galápagos cabins vanish 12–18 months out.

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Ship tracking

How Accurate Is Cruise Ship Tracking? AIS, Lag & Data

That frozen dot mid-Atlantic usually isn't a lost ship — it's a stale position. AIS pins a ship to within ~10 meters, but "live" can mean seconds old near shore or 60+ minutes old in open ocean. Here's exactly when to trust the tracker.

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MSC and Norwegian cruise ships compared side by side

Line comparison

MSC vs Norwegian: A Head-to-Head Breakdown

It comes down to value vs. flexibility: MSC routinely undercuts the industry on base fare, while Norwegian's Free at Sea folds drinks, Wi-Fi, and specialty dining into one bundle. We sailed both — here's which one fits your trip.

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Also This Week

When Is Alaska Cruise Season? — Sailings run roughly May through September — here's how the early- and late-season shoulders trade weather for lower fares and thinner crowds.

Is It Cheaper to Book a Cruise Through Costco? — Costco Travel bundles a Costco Shop Card and extras into your booking, but it isn't always the cheapest route — here's when it actually wins.

Who Owns MSC Cruises? — The world's largest privately held cruise line answers to a single family — here's the backstory.

Best Cabin Location to Book on a Cruise Ship — Midship on a lower deck rides smoothest; where your cabin sits shapes the whole sailing more than most first-timers expect.

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