Ships

Carnival Splendor’s waterpark will be bigger than Green Thunder

The line that is synonymous with fun cruising launched some of the features on its newest and biggest ship today – and made quite a splash. Its waterpark will cost $250,000 and be even more thunderous […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 16 2018
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Princess puts two Royal class ships in Sydney

Australia is to get a second major new Princess Cruises ship with the announcement that the Regal Princess – sister to Majestic – will sail from Sydney in 2020/21. Her first journey to Australia – […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 16 2018
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Why Berejiklian Government may be forced to abandon Botany cruise plan

Australian cruise ship operators are braced for a bruising debate in the NSW Parliament after a 10,000-signature petition was presented opposing the expansion of Port Botany to accommodate large liners. Protesters are determined to turn […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 15 2018
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Asian luxury line reveals itineraries for Australia and New Zealand sailings

Dream Cruises has released details of the upcoming Australia and New Zealand deployment for the newest member of the fleet – Explorer Dream. Formerly the SuperStar Virgo of sister brand Star Cruises, Explorer Dream will […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 15 2018
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Norwegian Jewel fresh from her dry dock

The Norwegian Jewel is on her way to Sydney, fresh from a two-week dry dock in Singapore. She is currently on a repositioning cruise and will make her debut in Down Under on December 1 where […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 13 2018
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Strikers force Scenic to postpone Eclipse launch another three months

The revolutionary Scenic Eclipse, the discovery yacht currently under construction in a strike-hit yard in Croatia, has again been delayed – this time until after April 13, 2019. Scenic was expected to put out a […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Nov 13 2018
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Cruise & Maritime Voyages to make maiden call to South Australian port

Cruise & Maritime Voyages will be the first line to visit the South Australian port of Wallaroo, while it will also be making inaugural stops at Kuri Bay in Western Australia, Philip Island in Victoria […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 13 2018
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Exclusive new amenities and benefits for Holland America guests

Holland America Line has revealed a new program called Club Orange, where guests can get exclusive amenities and benefits. From a private dining venue to priority services and a dedicated concierge hotline, Club Orange allows […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 13 2018
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Seabourn introduces new pre and post cruise Alaskan itineraries

Seabourn, has revealed a new pre-cruise itinerary for guests to explore western Canada during the upcoming 2019 season in Alaska and British Columbia through the UNESCO Banff National Park & Rocky Mountaineer Seabourn Journeys package. Guests will see […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 13 2018
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Go glamping in the Galapagos on the Celebrity Flora

The new Celebrity Flora, the new expedition ship from Celebrity Cruises, will feature top deck ‘glamping’ when she starts sailing in 2019. You’ll be able to spend the night in two luxury cabanas as part […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 13 2018
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Carnival Spirit to spend winter in Alaska and Hawaii

Carnival Cruise Line will be farewelling the Carnival Spirit from Sydney to Brisbane in 2020 and she’ll be spending the winter in Alaska and Hawaii before homeporting in the Queensland capital. She has spent the […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 9 2018
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Royal Caribbean announces a $115 million upgrade for Navigator of the Seas

The US$115 million upgrade on the Navigator of the Seas will add a Caribbean-inspired poolscape, two thrill waterslides, the first blow dry bar at sea, more premium dining, nightlife and more activities for families. The […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Nov 9 2018
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