A new era of cruising is opening up as the Covid-19 pandemic abates — a more cautious, uncertain time that will doubtlessly present more challenges than opportunities.

Miami-based owner SunStone Ships’ 8,228-gt new expedition cruiseship Ocean Explorer has just been delivered by China Merchant Heavy Industries (CMHI) in Haimen into this transformed marketplace.

TradeWinds was able to take a tour of the new vessel in Poole, southern England, shortly after it had been...