Bernadette Chua 
Itineraries are now open for bookings for the new Seabourn Venture, the line’s first ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ship. Between July 2021 and April 2022, Seabourn Venture will visit a number of locations and remote destinations in the Arctic and Antarctica, as well as in the Amazon, Caribbean, Central and South America and more. The new itineraries include … Read more
In 2014, the late Microsoft co-founder turned billionaire investor, Paul Allen parked his 126-metre-long super yacht named Octopus in Sydney Harbour. He made headlines, nabbing the prime spot, right in front of the Harbour Bridge for our famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display, dwarfing even the glitziest of yachts on the water. Fully equipped with … Read more
Last week, one Holland America ship had a little bit of trouble reversing into its parking spot. While the Oosterdam was manoeuvring her way into Vancouver Port near Canada Bay, she gently nudged her sister ship, the Nieuw Amsterdam while she was trying to dock, stern to stern. Luckily, no one was hurt in the … Read more
Ticketed to be the next big thing in cruising, we’re going to see more technology on our ships. Princess Cruises is rolling out the new Ocean Medallion, a wearable band which will help with a number of things like embarkation, opening your stateroom doors, and even alerting the crew to what’s your favourite cocktail. The … Read more
Luxury cruise line, Silversea has opened bookings on itineraries for 2020/21 season, including 20 maiden calls to new destinations. The itineraries include sailings in the Caribbean, Asia, Australia & New Zealand and South America as well as a pole-to-pole cruise. The ships sailing include the Silver Muse, Silver Whisper, Silver Shadow, Silver Spirit and the new Silver Moon. The new collection … Read more
New Zealanders are split on the country’s growing cruise industry with some locals against the increased port calls, while others believe that it is key to the growth of the tourism industry. Cruise lines have had some backlash from small communities like the Banks Peninsula village, which has a permanent population of only 650 residents. … Read more
The city of Amsterdam has banned tours and shore excursions to its famous red light district with the Dutch government saying that the tours are disrespectful and contribute to congestion in the narrow canal-side streets. The tours, which are an incredibly popular shore excursion offered by both ocean and river cruise companies, will be completely … Read more
Royal Caribbean has cut steel on its fifth Oasis-class ship which will take the title of the world’s largest cruise ship when it launches in 2021. The new ship, which is yet to be named will take the title over her sister ship, Symphony of the Seas which was launched in 2018. The new ship … Read more
Cruise & Maritime’s new Vasco da Gama has emerged from drydock after her transformation. Formerly P&O Australia’s Pacific Eden, she set sail from Singapore on Tuesday. She is the sixth ship to join Cruise & Maritime’s ever growing fleet and the line is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. She is named after the famous … Read more