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CroisiEurope to launch seven new ships by 2017

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2016, French river cruise company CroisiEurope announced the addition of seven new ships by 2017. Three cruise ships will be launched in Europe in 2016, followed by the launch of […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 18 2016
Competitions

FINISHED: Subscribe & Win a river cruise holiday

This competitions is now closed and has been drawn. The lucky winner of the Mekong River cruise for two was: Mrs Krista L. of Albion Park NSW. Have a great cruise Krista! See our new […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 18 2016
Tips & Advice

Expert secrets to getting the best cruise deals

They are the secrets that only the cruise cognoscenti know about getting the very best deals: when to buy what ship and which destination. Well, reading Cruise Passenger’s newsletter and Midweek Deals review helps! But […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 18 2016
News

Scenic v Crystal v Ponant: The new expedition ships go head to head

Luxury expedition cruising is fast emerging as the hottest market in the industry. In the last three months three lines have announced major new ships to begin this year and launch in 2018. But undoubtedy, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 18 2016
Destinations

The good guide to private islands

MSC Cruises is the latest line to announce it will be building a private Caribbean island for the exclusive use of its passengers. To be named Ocean Cay, it will be launch in December 2017. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 18 2016
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Ovation of the Seas sets sail

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has been floated out from the Meyer Werft Shipyard along the Ems River toward the Black Sea. The ship was getting plenty of admiring glances as she made her […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 17 2016
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AmaWaterways first family ship sails from Amsterdam

AmaWaterways celebrated the inaugural voyage of its latest ship AmaStella, sailing from Amsterdam to Budapest. Said to be their most advanced ship till date, the 158 guest AmaStella is being hailed as a family oriented […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 17 2016
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MSC partners with celebrity PAN ASIAN Chef Roy Yamaguchi


MSC Cruises announced collaboration with celebrity Pan Asian Chef Roy Yamaguchi, to bring his innovative Japanese cuisine aboard MSC’s next generation ship, MSC Seaside.  This new partnership reflects MSC’s strong focus on fine dining, as […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 17 2016
Destinations

Destination: Alaska

Breathtaking scenery, gleaming glaciers, abundant wildlife, and Native American culture are only a few of the spectacular attractions that draw cruise vacationers to Alaska. Alaska offers a rugged landscape unlike any other in the United […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 16 2016
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Ponant to double its fleet with four new ships

Luxury French expedition line Ponant announced over night that it will be building four new ships, doubling its existing fleet. The first ship is expected to launch in 2018. At 128 metres in length and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 16 2016
News

Crystal Endeavor – Are we seeing double?

Crystal Cruises announced overnight that it would be launching a 200-passenger polar class megayacht to be named Crystal Endeavor – with a design that looks uncannily similar the Scenic Eclipse. Both ships boast similar specs and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 15 2016