Ships

Cunard doubles days Queen Elizabeth will spend in Australia

Luxury cruise line, Cunard will double the Australian sailing season for Queen Elizabeth to 101 days in 2019-20 summer. This is because of the “unprecedented growth in demand” from Australian cruisers, Cunard senior vice president […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 19 2018
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News

Keep calm and carry on cruising

Turn on the news any weekend, and you’ll hear a recitation of the daily crime round. There will be fights, stabbings, muggings and more. It’s a ritual we’re used to hearing – the unfortunate background […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 17 2018
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News

Carnival promises full investigation after brawl on ship

Carnival Cruise Lines said it was “deeply concerned” after a brawl broke out on the Carnival Legend and police had to be called to take a family off the ship. The line promised a full […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 16 2018
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News

Dare to compare: three lines seeking Australia’s luxury $$$

by Teresa Ooi and Peter Lynch Australians looking for small-ship luxury cruises will be spoilt for choice in 2018 as the sector booms and lines bring more vessels to Sydney. But cruisers had better be […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 16 2018
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Reviews

Oceania Regatta

FACT FILE: Line: Oceania Cruises Launched: 1998 Size: 30,277 tonnes Passengers: 684 Crew: 400 Crew to passenger ratio: 1 to 1.71 Cabin sizes: 15 to 93 sq m ADULTS ONLY AREA: Whole ship – kids […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 16 2018
Oceania Cruises reviews
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Reviews

Viking Sun

FACT FILE: Line: Viking Cruises Launched: 2017 Size: 47,800 tonnes Passengers: 930 Crew: 545 Crew to passenger ratio: 1 to 1.7 Cabin sizes: 21 to 123 sq m   ADULTS ONLY AREA: The whole ship. […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 16 2018
Viking Ocean Cruises reviews
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Reviews

Seven Seas Navigator

FACT FILE Line: Regent Seven Seas Cruises Launched: 1991 Size: 33,000 tonnes Crew: 345 Passengers: 490 Crew to passenger ratio: 1 to 1.42 Size of cabins: 28 – 99 sq m   ADULTS ONLY AREA: […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Feb 16 2018
Regent Seven Seas Cruises reviews
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News

Inside Pacific Jewel’s upcoming refurbishment

P&O Cruises’ has released images of Pacific Jewel’s public spaces and venues which will be revamped during a 10-day dry dock in Sydney next month. The updates will bring a fresh and modern look that […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 14 2018
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Uniworld introduces a packed program of exciting new experiences for 2019

It was, in the words of Uniworld, a “bit of a scoop” – CEO and President Ellen Bettridge chose Sydney to announce her 2019 itinerary and product launch. For the line that this year gives […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 13 2018
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Dream Cruises reviews

ABOARD Genting Dream

Peter Lynch samples life aboard the Genting Dream, where Josip the butler is on hand to smooth our every little wrinkle. We’ve never arrived at an immigration counter in such style. It’s early morning , […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 12 2018
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P&O moves swiftly to halt bad behaviour on Pacific Explorer

P&O has moved quickly to halt an outbreak of bad behavior on its flagship Pacific Explorer after an alleged fight broke out during a three-day cruise. The Pacific Explorer was forced to return to Sydney […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 11 2018
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News

Viking Orion’s first Aussie season a near sell out – but she’ll be back for a longer stay

The fastest growing small ship fleet on the oceans arrived in Australia this week – and conquered hearts everywhere. Viking is already king of the rivers – 64 longships plying waterways in Europe, Asia and […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Feb 10 2018
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