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New Expedition Vessel, the National Geographic Explorer launched

Lindblad Expeditions (LEX), the NY-based expedition travel pioneer that works in partnership with the National Geographic Society to inspire people to explore and care about the planet, recently launched the seventh ship in its fleet — the National Geographic Explorer. This ice-class polar expedition vessel, which holds 148 guests in 81 outside facing cabins, is [...]

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11% growth in European Cruise market

Cruise shipping companies should look forward to further rapid business expansion, a senior industry executive says. David Dingle, chairman of the European Cruise Council (ECC), said in Brussels this week that the European source market for cruises is growing at 11% a year and increasing.  This is higher than in North America, which has averaged 8% [...]

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