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Holland America Line’s Rotterdam Arrives in New York City on Historic Maiden Call

Posted on October 28, 2022 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

Holland America Line’s Rotterdam arrived at New York City yesterday morning on her maiden call to the city following a transatlantic crossing that departed Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Oct. 15. The ship is nearing the end of a 15-day cruise that…

Cunard announces Alaska 2023 Insight Programme

Posted on October 21, 2022 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

Cunard announces an exciting new line-up for Alaska 2023’s Cunard InsightsTM enrichment programme with one of the most recognised faces of outdoor adventure, Bear Grylls OBE, headlining the season. Bear will be joining Queen Elizabeth’s maiden 2023 Alaska voyage, departing Vancouver on 8…

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Posted in Cruise News, Cunard Cruise Line

Hurtigruten Expeditions adds 7 new Arctic adventures for 2023

Posted on September 23, 2022 by CruiseMiss — 1 Comment

Hurtigruten Expeditions expands its 2023 Arctic Summer season with seven brand new adventures – taking guests closer to the local people and communities, and deeper into the wilderness of the north. Spanning 11 to 19 days, the new departures from June to…

Introducing Robotron – The Ultimate Amusement Ride Exclusively Aboard MSC Seascape

Posted on September 1, 2022 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

MSC Cruises continues on a path of innovation, today announcing details of the technologically advanced onboard entertainment options on the line’s upcoming ship, MSC Seascape. When she debuts this December, MSC Seascape will feature new and innovative experiences for thrill-seeking guests of all ages.…

WIN a luxury Fortnum & Mason hamper worth £1,000 with SixStar Cruises

Posted on August 31, 2022 by CruiseMiss — 1 Comment

#Adventures and Aperitifs Welcome to #AdventuresAndAperitifs a delightful collaboration of cocktails and ultra-luxury cruise holidays between SixStar Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises!  As 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, what better way is there to…

Norwegian Cruise Line officially welcomes Norwegian Prima

Posted on August 30, 2022 by CruiseMiss — 1 Comment

Norwegian Cruise Line has christened its newest ship Norwegian Prima, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland. The first of six ships in the groundbreaking Prima Class, Norwegian Prima, debuted to more than 2,500 guests who…

Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Float Out of Norwegian Viva

Posted on August 3, 2022 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) yesterday announced that Norwegian Viva, the second of six vessels in its ground-breaking Prima Class, floated out from her drydock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice), Italy, marking a major construction milestone and the first time…

Cruising The Olsen Way – French Riviera aboard Bolette – Part 4

Posted on June 30, 2022 by CruiseMiss — 1 Comment

The sea day, a time to relax and recharge, and find out what’s happening onboard! Earlier in the cruise, I’d spotted something in the Daily Times called Deck Tennis, and I was intrigued. There are no nets on Deck 9…

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Cruising The Olsen Way – French Riviera aboard Bolette – Part 3

Posted on June 27, 2022 by CruiseMiss — 2 Comments

It’s time for port days and our first was Alicante. I had booked the ‘Alicante & Elche’ tour. The sun was shining, I’d been given a packed lunch to take with me and it was time to head ashore. Emilio…

Cruising The Olsen Way – French Riviera aboard Bolette – Part 2

Posted on June 25, 2022 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

Bolette has 2 speciality restaurants onboard – Vasco and Colours & Tastes – and I would highly recommend them both! The cover charge is a mere £15 per person and the food is exceptional. In fact, it was so good…