Bernadette Chua 
Princess has marked their return to Japan after the government announced it will allow international ships to operate in local waters. The line has earmarked the Diamond Princess to homeport in Tokyo. This will be the first time passengers embarking on the Diamond Princess will be able to experience MedallionClass, the wearable device that enables guests … Read more
Cruise executives have signalled fare prices will continue to rise as people book their holidays further in advance. Combined with flight prices, the experts said cruisers who are looking for voyages, particularly in Europe, may get a shock if they leave bookings too late. Royal Caribbean President Michael Bayley told reporters and investors during a … Read more
Empire of the Sun’s lead singer Luke Steele gives us the lowdown on his favourite places in Western Australia. What does your dream holiday in Western Australia look like? It always starts near the ocean. Fresh seafood, a great bottle of WA wine, a house on the beach and a surf break out front. Friends, … Read more
The pandemic pause is well and truly over as more ships set sail for Australia and New Zealand this wave season. This summer Australia will be home to 46 international cruise ships, including some of the best, most luxurious and biggest in the world. More luxury ships from lines such as Regent Seven Seas, Ponant, … Read more
Ambassador Cruise Line, the new British line launched since the pandemic will see the return of affordable world cruises. The new cruise line will make its Australian debut in 2024 with Dean Brazier, the former head of Cruise & Maritime Voyages, leading the local operations. Many of the CMV staff have re-joined Ambassador Cruise Line, … Read more
Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled stunning new itineraries that will go on sale from December 7. The new program will feature 195 new voyages across 90 destinations worldwide. Guests will be able to make the most of more time in port thanks to several late evening departures and overnight stays, in places such as … Read more
She’s perhaps the boldest and brightest in a new class of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) vessels, with six more sister ships slated over the next five years.Â
Celebrity Cruises biggest Black Friday Sale ever is now on with incredible savings on luxury getaways close to home, and unforgettable escapes on international sailings from last minute sailings in 2022 right through to 2025. International sailings: Save up to 75% off the second guest, plus additional savings of up to $300 per stateroom, up … Read more
Two cruise passengers onboard a Quark Expeditions voyage in Antarctica have died after their Zodiac overturned in a tragic accident. The guests onboard the World Explorer’s were on a Zodiac which overturned near shore, Quark Expeditions said in a statement to Seatrade Cruise News. “A Zodiac boat carrying six passengers and two expedition staff overturned near … Read more