Bernadette Chua 
The same technologies which are transforming the passenger car are now being applied to the cruise ship industry, which is rapidly embracing low-emission ships powered by LNG and electric batteries. Both new power systems will radically reduce the carbon footprint of large passenger ships and end the reliance of major operators on unpleasant heavy fuel … Read more
Asia’s first luxury cruise line, Dream Cruises has picked Australian chef Mark Best to open a signature restaurant. Its first ship, Genting Dream – due to be launched in November – will feature ‘Bistro’ by Best – a restaurant which will serve up the finest Australian produce. The former owner of the three-hat restaurant, Marquee … Read more
Brilliance of the Seas Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 12 Sep 2016 The 2,112-passenger Brilliance of the Seas is the second in Royal Caribbean’s mid-sized Radiance class. It sails the Mediterranean during summers and is docked in Dubai in winter. After its 2013 refurbishing, Brilliance of the Seas now incorporates contemporary interiors with the … Read more
Navigator of the Seas Published by Bernadette Chua Published on 12 Sep 2016 The 2014 refurbishment of Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas provided passengers with more choices to indulge themselves in the Royal Promenade indoor mall with bars, shops and parades, as well as new dining options and the FlowRider surf simulator. It was … Read more
Royal Caribbean has reduced the number of drinks packages from seven to just four, causing anger among some cruise passengers. There is now only one alcohol beverage package in the new options, which came into effect from September 6. The new alcohol package includes wine, beer, sodas and cocktails which has caused some furor among … Read more
With the 2016/17 wave season about to start, cruise enthusiasts are about to see bigger and bolder ships sail in our waters. Of the lines that will be heading our way, P&O has made some amazing announcements ahead of the wave season. P&O President Sture Myrmell told Cruise Passenger this year, the line would be sending … Read more
It’s just weeks until Australia’s largest ship, Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas arrives in Sydney for her inaugural season. On December 15, she will sail into Sydney Harbour and there has been much hype built around what has been hailed, as the southern hemisphere’s most technologically advanced ship. In an interview with Cruise Passenger, … Read more
Three Canadians have been charged after the Australian Boarder Force found they trio had tried to smuggle 95kg of cocaine into Australia on the Sea Princess. The ship, which was docked at the Overseas Passenger Terminal was searched by sniffer dogs. The ABF allegedly found the cocaine in suitcases. Tim Fitzgerald, the regional commander for … Read more
Abercrombie & Kent, the luxury travel company announced a new concept of cruise holidays. A&K has designed a range of luxury group tours for 2017 that combine a luxury cruise with exclusive land tours. One of the holiday experiences A&K are offering is an 18-day trip which takes you to the heart of northern Europe’s … Read more