Bernadette Chua 
The original cast of “The Love Boat” as well as Princess Cruises were presented a Hollywood Walk of Fame star plaque. Six of the original cast members, Gavin MacLeod (Captain Stubing), Jill Whelan (Vicki), Ted Lange (Isaac), Bernie Kopell (Doc), Lauren Tewes (Julie) and Fred Grandy (Gopher) were joined by Leron Gubler, CEO of the … Read more
The growing popularity of world cruises is evident in the number of cruise lines which now offer guests the opportunity to essentially live on a cruise ship. Luxury cruise line Cunard pioneered the idea of the ‘continuous cruise’. The Laconia left New York in November 1922 for the first ever circumnavigation of the globe by … Read more
Viking today announced its sixth ship – the 930-guest Viking Jupiter floated out. Scheduled for delivery in early 2019, the arrival of Viking Jupiter will officially make Viking the largest small ship ocean cruise line in the industry, only four years after launching its ocean business. Named in honor of the planet Jupiter, the ship will spend … Read more
The federal government has outlined plans to help NSW’s cruise industry, announcing it will be financing the search for a third Sydney cruise terminal. The development of this vital piece of infrastructure, which the cruise lines have indicated is sorely needed, will bring in billions of tourism dollars. Currently the cruise ship industry brings in … Read more
Luxury cruise line Silversea has unveiled its 2019/20 itineraries with its latest ship, the Silver Muse spending more than four months in Australia and New Zealand. It’s the biggest season for the Italian cruise line Down Under with highlight voyages including a 14-day journey from Sydney to Auckland visiting Melbourne, Tasmania, Dunedin, Christchurch, Picton and … Read more
The stunning Viking Ocean Cruises has announced the longest world cruise which will span 245 days, six continents, 59 countries, 113 ports as well as 22 overnight stays. The Ultimate World Cruise which starts at $117,995 per person (or $481 per day), it’s a bucket-list trip for die-hard cruisers. The eight-month world cruise on the … Read more
P&O Cruises has pulled the Pacific Aria from homeporting in Cairns next year. The all-Australian cruise brand told the Cairns Post that it was originally replacing the Pacific Eden with Pacific Aria after the line sold the Eden to Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Carnival Australian president Sture Myrmell told the Cairns post that while people … Read more
The Cruise Traveller team in conjunction with Aurora Expeditions, invite you and your friends to a FREE upcoming information event to be held in Sydney CBD on Wednesday May 16. Learn all about Aurora Expeditions, the Greg Mortimer, Arctic & Antarctica and a rare opportunity to hear first-hand from an Expedition Leader with light refreshments … Read more
A brawl onboard the Carnival Legend in February has prompted a wide-ranging review of security and new measures on board all the vessels operated by the world’s biggest cruise line. Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line president, told Travel Weekly she was taken aback by the footage of the fights and beatings involving both passengers and … Read 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.
