Bernadette Chua 
Renowned for its family fun ships, Royal Caribbean has revealed some pictures of the Ultimate Family Suite Suite aboard the world’s largest ship, Symphony of the Seas. The ultimate family suite, which will be a two-storey loft which is decked out with two bedrooms – a master bedroom for mum and dad, bunk beds as … Read more
A stowaway galah will be reunited with its family after it decided to take a cruise around New Zealand and Carnival Corporation are planning a party to reunite the bird with her family. Harri the galah, who hails from Brisbane, went missing from her cage a few days before her family were due to take … Read more
The Cruise Lines International Association has released some of its predictions for cruise this year. The experts from CLIA have compiled together an annual overview of the behaviours and travel preferences of cruisers this year. CLIA president and CEO Cindy D’Aoust said: “Industry research efforts, like the 2018 Cruise Travel Report, offer valuable insight to … Read more
The new adults only Virgin Voyages cruise line, owned by billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has had an “amazing and overwhelming” response. The cruise line which is launching in 2020 will be closing its early deposit list on February 14, 2018. While cruise itineraries have yet to be announced, guests can put down a US$500 … Read more
Celebrity Cruises has hosted its first same-sex marriage at sea. Francisco Vargas and Benjamin Gray were married in this historic ceremony aboard the Celebrity Equinox. The grooms were joined by their immediate family for an intimate ceremony officiated by Captain Dimitrios Manetas. They exchanged vows against the signature backdrop of the rose wall in Blu Restaurant, … Read more
Award-winning touring company, APT announced it would be sailing a new route on a brand new vessel – the Queen Eleganza. In partnership with Noble Caledonia, APT will be chartering the brand new Croatian made, yacht-style, small ship along one of the most popular cruise destinations. The Croatian flagged vessel sets sail on her maiden … Read more
The new year will see a range of brand spanking new river and ocean ships that will be sailing all around the world including some intrepid destinations. Here’s a look at what to expect. Symphony of the Seas Royal Caribbean She’s going to be the world’s biggest ship, Symphony of the Seas will beat her … Read more
Azamara Club Cruises announced its latest ship, the Azamara Pursuit will be transformed to be almost identical to sister ships, the Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey. Azamara Pursuit will be refitted in the U.K. as it prepares to go into wet dock in Belfast in Spring 2018. The ship’s maiden voyage will begin in Southampton, England in August and … Read more
Azamara Club Cruises has announced the launch of three new Land and Sea packages in South America that explore bucket list destinations with the brand’s signature passion for Destination Immersion®cruise experiences. These exciting new packages include a Galapagos immersion with award-winning sister brand, Celebrity Cruises. Azamara provides guests with the opportunity to discover exotic ports and extend their voyage in … 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.
