Bernadette Chua 
In two weeks, Royal Caribbean will be commencing their wave season when Radiance of the Seas returns to Australia on October 6. The line’s sister brands, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises will also be returning for another bumper season, with some spectacular highlights. It will be Ovation of the Seas longest season ever, Celebrity … Read more
One of Australia’s favourite cruise brands, Princess Cruises, today revealed its 2020 winter program with two world cruises on two ships, visiting a total number of 90 destinations. The 2019 Princess World Cruise has already sold out, with some suite categories selling out within the day. The 2020 World Cruise will be on sale for … Read more
The cruise industry and state government’s attempts to expand Sydney’s capacity to handle large cruise ships has taken another hit with a second council opposing a cruise terminal at Botany Bay. Bayside Council has joined Randwick in strongly opposing plans. It has also been reported that the State Opposition is likely to block the move. … Read more
Holland America Line, known for its slower pace, premium offerings, and partnerships with the BBC, has become the cruise line of rock and roll. HAL, who has also partnered with Oprah, has announced a new venture with Rolling Stone, the famous magazine publication on music and lifestyle. Onboard HAL’s Nieuw Statendam, which will be launched … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, may be homeporting in Melbourne. According to the cruise ship schedules for Victoria in 2020/21, the Explorer of the Seas, which arrives on October 22 2020, appears to be spending a season in Melbourne. Noticed by a Cruise Critic member on the site’s forum, it appears that the Royal … Read more
Luxury line Silversea Cruises has opened its pre-sale bookings to Venetian Society members (past Silversea guests), while bookings open to the general public on October 1. There are 191 stunning new voyages, which will set sail between summer 2020 and winter 2021 also including voyages on the line’s new Silver Moon. The Silver Moon which will set … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line opened for sale northern hemisphere summer 2020 itineraries for 11 of its 17 ships, including upcoming voyages for Norwegian Encore, it’s latest ship. With voyages to the most popular destinations in the world, the North American summer 2020 schedule includes three ships cruising to Alaska, four ships voyaging in Europe and two … Read more
Want to see what’s inside the new Celebrity Edge? Scheduled to debut at the end of November, her arrival is perhaps one of the most anticipated for 2018. Celebrity Edge is a new prototype for the cruise line, which is normally known for their boutique offerings and luxurious amenities. Now, the innovative ship, which will … Read more
The complete guide to cruise drinks packages in 2018/19. Everything you need to know about the P&O drinks package, the Princess Cruises drinks package, the Royal Caribbean drinks package and many more.
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.
