Bernadette Chua 
It’s the captain’s cocktail and you stay on late chatting to the first officer about the ship’s engines. Then you adjourn to the bar to continue the conversation. Next morning, even though the seas are calm, you feel distinctly nauseous and head for the sick bay. But here’s the thing: you don’t tell the ship’s … Read more
It was slated to become one of the next big cruise destinations for New South Wales, but the plan to build the long-awaited Newcastle cruise terminal has been decimated. Earlier this week, Infrastructure NSW announced it had withdrawn $12.7 million to fund the new cruise terminal after the Port of Newcastle revised its construction plans … Read more
The highly anticipated arrival of the new Scenic Eclipse is still on track for the August 15 launch date, the company has told Cruise Passenger. The Eclipse’s debut has been delayed a number of times because of financial issues at Croatia’s Uljanik shipyard in Pula. This includes strikes that have taken place over the last … Read more
Cruisers may be facing longer sea days and fewer stops at ports under a new proposal for the first speed limits for passenger ships. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the UN’s shipping based regulator will debate a proposal, which is being presented by France, next month to enforce speed limits on ships to help the … Read more
Ever since its partnership with Royal Caribbean, Silversea has been one of the most active cruise lines, announcing new ships and food offerings. Perhaps most interesting was the Silversea World Expedition voyage, the first of its kind. The journey aboard the Silver Cloud starts in Ushuaia, Chile and ends in Tromsø, Norway. The 167-day voyage will … Read more
“I was in Mother Teresa’s house where people went because they had nowhere to die. She had this gigantic tent full of hundreds and hundreds of camp stretchers full of the dying…not only did people not have homes for living, but they had nowhere to die. “India is now well and truly more than a … Read more
The new ride Royal Caribbean introduced to Mariner of the Seas, which caused a serious accident to one passenger recently, has been shut down pending a final decision on its future. Sky Pad, a trampoline bungee ride, was in the spotlight after a man fell and fractured his pelvis in February. A video of the … Read more
It’s one of the most breathtaking destinations in the world – a cruise sailing around Alaska is an enriching experience, filled with nature, wildlife and culture. Princess Cruises celebrates 50 years of Alaska this year, and the line first cruised to the Great Land on June 3, 1969 when Princess Italia carried 525 guests through the … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line is trialling a reduction of its iconic towel animals as part of efforts to cut laundry use and improve sustainability. While the tradition may be scaled back on some ships, guests can still request them, signalling a shift rather than a full removal.
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
