The Collins Family on the Web - Le Bougainville

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This is the Grill, one of two main dining areas on the ship. The main dining room is one deck up from here.

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We were fortunate to be seated at the Captain's Table on our final evening on board.

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Our desserts were personalized with a farewell message.

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It is a beautiful and luxurious ship that was three-months 'new' when we sailed.

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Le Bougainville in port at La Valletta, Malta

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One of our fellow travellers visited Corvallis many years ago and purchased these lens tissues from a camera store that sadly is no longer in business. She still carries them with her.

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Our cabin, 505, with our daily newsletter in the mail slot.

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Our cabin and deck with a view of Ortigia, the ancient fortified part of Syracuse

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The ship's lifeboats served double-duty as the tenders to transport us to and from shore when the ship was anchored off-shore.

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While Ponant is a French company, Le Bougainville is registered in Mata Utu, the capital of Wallis and Futuna, an overseas collectivity of France in the South Pacific.

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Blue Eye is a bar located on the lowest deck, below water level.

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After dark, a blue light allows sea life viewing.

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We were fortunate to see these jelly fish.

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This plunge pool is located next to the Grill.