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Hebridean Island Cruises’ The Lord of the Highlands. Discover a Scottish welcome.

24/04/2026 by .
Michael Edwards luxuriously investigates the Nessie legend on Hebridean Island Cruises’ The Lord of the Highlands.

Michael Edwards luxuriously investigates the Nessie legend on Hebridean Island Cruises’ The Lord of the Highlands.

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PONANT to build electric hybrid icebreaker

PONANT to build electric hybrid icebreaker

Luxury French cruise line PONANT, which specialises in adventure and expedition cruises, has ordered another cruising first. Following on from its ground-breaking Blue Eye lounge, it has announced it is to build the first electric hybrid icebreaker propelled by Liquefied Natural Gas.

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PONANT unveils Blue Eye

Cruise line PONANT which specialises in luxury expeditions to some of the remotest places on Earth has announced a global first. Its new Explorer series of luxury cruise ships will be equipped with Blue Eye an underwater passenger lounge showing spectacular seabed and marine life views.

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Regent names Seven Seas Splendor as the name of its new ship, looking to be delivered in the first quarter of 2020.

Regent names Seven Seas Splendor. Super new cruise ship.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced Seven Seas Splendor as the name of its new ship, looking to be delivered in the first quarter of 2020.

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Saga Azores and Canaries Cruise

Saga Azores and Canaries Cruise. Discover a world of luxury.

I joined up with Saga Pearl II at Fuerteventura, a week into her 21 day Azores and Canaries in Spring cruise. A flying visit to perhaps lay a few preconceptions to rest.

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Seabourn takes delivery of Seabourn Encore

Billed as one of the world’s most luxurious cruise operators, it’s reputation is reinforced as Seabourn takes delivery of Seabourn Encore during an official handover ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy.

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Oceania Cruises New 2018 Voyages. Discover luxury on the seven seas.

With more than 100 voyages and 71 new itineraries offering a blend of culinary, historical and cultural experiences, Oceania Cruises new 2018 programme Europe and The Americas has been announced.

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