Bernadette Chua 
Carnival Corporation announced this week it would be homeporting the Sun Princess in Fremantle after Princess Cruises threatened to pull out. The move has come after the Western Australian government made a commitment to the cruise industry to fix the state’s infrastructure issues. Premier Mark McGowan spoke earlier this week at a press conference with … Read more
Oceania Cruises has upped the ante with its new amenity offerings to its guests. Passengers who have booked in Concierge Level Staterooms will get free laundry as well as in-room dining service from The Grand Dining Room during lunch and dinner. “The last thing you want to worry about on vacation is doing chores such … Read more
‘I need a vacation from my vacation’ is a common feeling among travellers. Dr Michael Breuss who has partnered with Princess Cruises, says it comes down to the quality of sleep. Dr Breuss’ partnership with Princess Cruises started two years ago when the line approached him to create a special bed and sleeping program for … Read more
This week was a massive week for Carnival Corporation with the brand announcing it would be transferring the Golden Princess to P&O, the larger Ruby Princess to be moved Down Under, Carnival Cruise Line will be sailing two ships full-time in Australia and there will be a fourth ship built for luxury line Cunard. With … Read more
Boutique cruise line Azamara Club Cruises announced it would be acquiring a new ship to add to its two-vessel fleet. The new Azamara Pursuit which will be launched in March 2018. It was revealed that the company would be purchasing the Adonia from P&O Cruises, which was used for the line’s Fathom program. “We are … Read more
Princess Cruises, this week, has upped the price and changed its alcohol-inclusive beverage package. Rolling out fleet-wide, the changes were implemented on Wednesday on the Golden Princess. Previously known as the All-Inclusive Beverage Package which was priced at $59 per person, per day and covered drinks up to the value of $14 including cocktails, spirits, … Read more
Silversea Cruises has announced it would be building a new ultra-luxury cruise ship which is due to join the fleet by 2020. The ship which has been given the name, Silver Moon, will be the sister ship of the Silver Muse which will be heading to Australia in the 2018/19 wave season. With the capacity … Read more
Costa NeoRiviera Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 6 Sep 2017 Costa neoRiviera is inspired by the charm and atmosphere of the Italian Riviera, Cote dÂ’’Azur and the Amalfi Coast. It can accommodate 1,248 guests across its 12 passenger decks, with 600 crew members. The 48,200 tonne ship was launched in 1999 and known as … Read more
Royal Caribbean is preparing for a massive summer of sailings with three lines returning Down Under. All of the brands – Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean – are sending its ships for a bumper season of holidays. Radiance of the Seas will be arriving in Sydney on October 8, 2017 and marks Royal’s … Read more