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PONANT Takes Delivery Of Le Bougainville

Posted on April 9, 2019 by CruiseMiss — 1 Comment

PONANT has successfully taken delivery of Le Bougainville, the third vessel in its exceptional PONANT EXPLORERS series. The ship left Søvik in Norway on the morning of 8 April and she is currently sailing to Spain to begin her maiden…

Celebrity Xpedition Receives Upgrades From Bow To Stern As Part Of The Celebrity Revolution

Posted on September 23, 2018 by CruiseMiss — 2 Comments

After emerging from a seven-day makeover in Panama, the award-winning Celebrity Xpedition is surrounding guests in upgraded comforts as they explore the Galapagos Islands. It’s another bold step in THE CELEBRITY REVOLUTION, beyond the introduction of two industry-changing ships –…

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Posted in Celebrity Cruises, Expedition Cruising

The Arctic Like You’ve Never Seen – 5 Unmissable Cruises

Posted on September 1, 2018 by CruiseMiss — 1 Comment

Today, more cruisers are wanting to visit less accessible parts of the world and experience new adventurers and cultures. Enter the Arctic. About as far away from the Mediterranean as you can get, the Arctic is a frozen wilderness where…

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Posted in Destinations, Expedition Cruising, General Cruise Articles

Le Lapérouse Christened In Iceland

Posted on July 12, 2018 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

PONANT has celebrated the inauguration of Le Lapérouse, in the presence of Mrs. François Pinault, the godmother of the ship. An inauguration with Celtic undertones Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. Le Lapérouse was christened by the godmother, Mrs. François Pinault, in the presence…

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Posted in Cruise News, Expedition Cruising, Ponant

Hurtigruten Introduces Northwest Passage By Hybrid Ship

Posted on December 5, 2017 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

With three ships in Antarctica and five ships calling in Svalbard in the 2019/2020 season, Hurtigruten is strengthening its position as the world leader in exploration travel. In addition to the exceptional encounters with nature, wildlife, and culture offered at…

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Posted in Cruise News, Expedition Cruising, Hurtigruten

Expedition Cruising

Posted on August 19, 2013 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

One day I really want to try an Expedition Cruise. I love to get up close with nature and wildlife during my cruises so I know this type of voyage would be perfect for me. I really like the idea…

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Posted in Expedition Cruising

Where Have All The Small Ships Gone?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by CruiseMiss — 9 Comments

Cruise lines keep building bigger and more innovative ships which is great, the demand for cruising is there and more people are getting involved. Just like many of you I enjoy having the extra facilities onboard the larger vessels, but…

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Le Boréal Expedition Cruise

Posted on September 4, 2012 by CruiseMiss — 2 Comments

Ever considered an Expedition cruise? To be honest, with all the information about a normal cruise that buzzes around my brain an expedition cruise never really got given much consideration, until now! Because of my work background I knew enough…

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My Cruise Bucket List

Posted on June 12, 2012 by CruiseMiss — Leave a comment

There are so many things it seems these days that we need to create a bucket list for but personally for me, the only thing that needs one is travel. If there is one thing I have come to appreciate…