Bernadette Chua 
Shine Lawyers have filed a Federal Court class action against the owners of the Ruby Princess over the handling of a COVID-19 outbreak onboard the ship. In documents lodged in court on Thursday, the firm reveals it is seeking compensation on behalf of 800 passengers or their families and estates. Class actions practice lawyer Vicky … Read more
In the closing submissions of the Ruby Princess inquiry, NSW Health was criticised for making three crucial mistakes when handling the arrival of the ship, when it docked in March. After more than a dozen days of hearings since April, the inquiry into the cruise ship’s COVID-19 outbreak heard health officials should have prioritised the … Read more
A new ship is slated to start sailing on the Mekong – Viking announced it will debut the Viking Saigon, which will sail between Kampong Cham in Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The 80-guest Viking Saigon will be built in the line’s stylish Scandinavian style. All of the 40 staterooms will have … Read more
The Land of the Long White Cloud has always attracted not just Australian cruisers, but a raft of visitors from America, Europe and Asia. Despite a 100-day no-sail order by the US health authorities, keen sailors are utilising their future cruise credits or reduced fares which has led to sold-out itineraries through New Zealand ports … Read more
The northern NSW coastal town of Byron Bay was once known for its free-loving spirit community and surf culture. But the town’s pristine beaches, trail hikes through the tranquil rainforest and marine life have attracted the rich and famous. Aussie heartthrob Chris Hemsworth and his stunning wife, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky have set up camp in the … Read more
This week we find some of the best deals for cruises departing in late 2021. The lines continue to reveal new deals to bring cruisers onboard and there is plenty to choose from. Save up to $1,900 per couple on select Viking ocean cruises and enjoy their Risk-Free Guarantee which has been extended for another … Read more
The crew from five Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ are at last going home, according to line’s parent company, Global Cruise Lines. It comes after the British Maritime and Coast Guard Agency detained the Astoria, Astor, Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Marco Polo over issues relating to expired crew contracts and the health and safety of … Read more
After the 2008 recession and the 9/11 attacks, the cruise industry heavily discounted cruise prices in a bid to lure back travellers. During the coronavirus crisis, some thought there would be the same rock-bottom prices we saw in previous periods of instability. But this time, it’s different. Industry watchers, analysts and executives from the cruise … Read more
Princess Cruises’ largest Australian based ship, Majestic Princess will be leaving our waters for America. The line, which lays claim to being Australia’s largest and most popular, announced that the ship will be sailing from Los Angeles from September 2021, through to April 2022, signalling she will not return for the Australian 2021/22 wave season. … Read more