The SH Diana ship encountered an “unexpected malfunction” with a propulsion electric motor, according to Swan Hellenic CEO ...
A mechanical failure cut short a luxury Antarctic cruise, sparking protests and a hunger strike from passengers demanding ...
The cruise from South Africa to Argentina was due to stop in Antarctica for three days, but the stopover was canceled due to ...
The SH Diana was en route to the South Pole when the maritime mishap occurred earlier this week, derailing the 20-night ...
Swan Hellenic's CEO said: "A select few chose to stage a hunger strike in their protest which is rather counterproductive." ...
Passengers paid more than $8,000 to take the 21-day cruise, which turned back from Antarctica after the ship ran into engine ...
A mechanical issue onboard a Swan Hellenic vessel led to the difficult decision to abandon Antarctica on a cruise whose very ...
A group of travellers went on a hunger strike after their the itinerary of their Antarctic was changed mid-voyage. The ...
A small group of passengers onboard a luxury cruise to Antarctica have staged a hunger strike after mechanical difficulties cut short their voyage to the southernmost continent.
Itineraries can change suddenly, especially around Antarctica, where the weather conditions can be unpredictable and extreme.
Some luxury cruise passengers have gone on hunger strike after their trip to Antarctica was canceled. Swan Hellenic's 21-day cruise had to change course after a problem with one of the engines on ...
The SH Diana left Cape Town on November 13 for a 20-night trip to Antarctica before running into engine failure, which forced ...