Bernadette Chua 
The Crystal Serenity has embarked on a voyage which is the first of its kind – through the Arctic’s treacherous Northwest Passage. Waters that once had so much ice they couldn’t accommodate an ocean liner has now melted to a point where there is passge for a ship of the Serenity’s size. The voyage is … Read more
Jeju Island in South Korea has been named as the most visited cruise destination according to reports after the NATAS Travel Expo. Asia’s largest cruise line, Royal Caribbean regularly visits the idyllic island, which is a popular resort venue, even for local South Koreans especially honeymooners. Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas and Legend of … Read more
Passengers on a shore excursion from Ponant’s L’Austral were rescued after their local vessel started to sink. The 23 cruise passengers and three crew members were on Greenland’s Illulissat Icefjord when they were rescued by local boats and other inflatable vessels from the L’Austral. It is believed the locally hired boat struck something in the … Read more
Cruise ships calling in at Western Australia will be able to open their casinos after the state government lifted restrictions. The move is designed to protect and grow an industry already pumping $275 million into the State’s economy. It leaves Western Australia as the only state where onboard casinos can open with 12 nautical miles … Read more
Melbourne-cup winning jockey Wayne Harris will be onboard the Carnival Spirit for the inaugural cruise for this year’s event. Wayne has won more than 2,000 wins during his career including a Melbourne Cup victory in 1994. He will be joined by race caller John Tapp for the Melbourne Cup cruise, and the duo will be … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line’s arrival into Australia has been highly anticipated by cruise fans and ahead of the release of the line’s prices, Sue Bryant reveals the Norwegian experience. Norwegian Cruise Line has never been one to hold back when it comes to innovation and its newest baby, the 164,600-ton Norwegian Escape, brings yet more firsts … Read more
Disney’s animated hit Frozen will debut as a musical on the high seas. The film will be turned into a stage show for Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder. Frozen, A Musical Spectacular will debut on the Disney Wonder which will be sailing out of Galveston, Texas. Like the animated version, the shipboard version follows the story … Read more
No wonder they call them the love boats. Saying “I do” onboard cruise ships is becoming a growing trend. There are two reasons behind the boom in brides at sea: Â the incredible value when compared to a land-based celebration; and how could you go past the romance of the ocean? The average price of a … Read more
The Pacific Eden arrived in Singapore over the weekend – the first time a P&O Cruise ship has ever visited the region. She will be spending a month in Asia where she will be doing four roundtrip seven-night cruises visiting ports in Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia. Her inaugural sailing will call at Langkawi in … Read more