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Azamara Journey

Investing several million dollars refurbishing its popular small ships is paying off big time for Azamara Club Cruises. Sally Macmillan checks out the changes on a recent New Zealand cruise onboard Azamara Journey. The first […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 20 2018
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Cunard’s exciting 2019 Australian season

The arrival of Queen Elizabeth heralds in a new era for Cunard in Australia – the luxury cruise line’s homeporting of the iconic ship means big things for cruisers Down Under. Queen Elizabeth will be spending […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 20 2018
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Sun Princess emerges from drydock with new features

The Sun Princess has emerged from a glorious 14-day refurbishment with some exciting new features. She’ll be starting a short season sailing from Perth completing three roundtrip itineraries including a maiden eight-night Coral Coast voyage which will […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 18 2018
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The à la carte cruise for $159 a day

It is not often you can go on a European river cruise priced at under $200 per person per day. Teeming River Cruises has changed all that. Husband-and-wife owners Jeff and Gina Paglialonga offer a […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 17 2018
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Iconic world voyage from New York to Australia

The iconic luxury cruise line, Cunard has revealed another special world cruise – from New York to Australia and back. The special voyage, which departs on January 3, 2020, is a 113-night voyage aboard the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 13 2018
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First pictures inside Ponant’s underwater lounge

In true French style, luxury line Ponant christened Le Laperouse, the first explorers series ship equipped with the much-anticipated underwater Blue Eye Lounge, which will cruise in Australian waters next year. Held at Iceland’s port […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 13 2018
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Cruiseco warns: book Christmas packages before it’s too late

It’s only five months away, yet 30 percent of Australians have not planned or booked their Christmas holiday, according to a survey by Cruiseco. The survey also found 25% of Australians think the festive season […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jul 13 2018
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Norwegian Cruise Line unveils delivery date for Leonardo-class ships

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it would be launching its fifth and sixth Leonardo Class ships by 2026 and 2027. “These orders extend our disciplined and measured newbuild program and strong growth trajectory well into […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 13 2018
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Couple’s $100,000 holiday ruined by Scenic Eclipse delay

When Mark and Vicki Serisier first saw pictures and brochures of the new Scenic Eclipse two years ago, they were bowled over. “It looked like the trip of a lifetime. Normally, cruises are not something […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 13 2018
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Snap up hot deals during Choose Cruise month

Thinking of booking a cruise? Well the Cruise Line International Association’s new campaign, Choose Cruise, is where you can pick up some amazing deals on your dream holiday in October. CLIA Australasia and Asia Managing […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 12 2018
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Pacific Explorer’s birthday turns into a riot

It’s only been a year, but P&O’s Pacific Explorer is already an established part of Australia’s thriving cruise scene. And as the ship with one of the most risqué shows at sea, what better way […]

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 10 2018
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Seabourn adds to Arctic expedition fleet as market takes off

Ultra luxury cruise line Seabourn is adding two new expedition ships to their five-strong fleet, in yet another indication of the strength of adventure journeys. Silversea, recently bought by Royal Caribbean, French luxury line Ponant […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 6 2018
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