This ship is so fancy that they put ‘le’ in front of the name just to show they’re not messing about.

After its ‘bubble expedition’ season in New Zealand burst at the 11th hour, the luxe cruise line has swiftly pivoted across the ditch.

More than 650 Kiwis will be left high and dry this cruise season after Ponant was forced to cancel its ‘expedition bubbles’.

The cruise line’s long-awaited New Zealand cruise season is facing an uncertain future after the NZ government denied visas to a majority of the ship’s crew.

Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be any more ‘bubbles’, allow us to introduce you to the latest one.

PONANT christened their newest ship earlier this week in Iceland, complete with confetti, aqua ballet and acapella. Clearly, our invitation got lost in the mail.

Meanwhile, we’re welcoming our third Berocca of the day after going a little too hard at the WIT Awards last night.