Bernadette Chua 
More than 100 cruise passengers were rescued off Phi Phi Island in Thailand after the ship ran aground when it hit a rock pile. The French vessel La Belle Des Oceans which was recently acquired by French brand CroisiEurope, was sailing from Koh Lanta to Phuket. A Thai navy ship, the HTMS Sriracha sailed to … Read more
Is it a luxury ship with a race track? Or a contemporary ship with a luxury heart? Bernadette Chua sails Norwegian Encore‘s maiden voyage to find out. We are sipping on cocktails in the Observatory Lounge on deck 15. It’s six in the evening and there is a convivial atmosphere in the air. Of course! … Read more
Sir Richard Branson, the mastermind behind Virgin Voyages, has told Cruise Passenger that the line plans to bring its second ship to Sydney. In an interview with Cruise Passenger, Sir Richard said he had spoken to the Chief Operating Officer and Harbour Master of the Port Authority of NSW, Philip Holliday and had been shown … Read more
The most sustainable cruise ship in the world, Hurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen, has become the first ship to be named in Antarctica. Replacing the traditional bottle of champagne with a chunk of ice, godmother and polar pioneer Karen Strand revived the ritual, which was invented by the same explorer the ship was named after. “We could … Read more
Sailing on the maiden voyage to Southampton, England It’s a ship for grown ups, but a tearaway teenager at heart. The Norwegian Encore, the sweetheart of the fleet, is the latest Breakaway-class vessel from the line and she is sleek, sophisticated and chic. The line has come a long way in recent years, not only … Read more
Princess Cruises swept the board with five awards including Best Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean made headlines winning Best Cruise Line for Activities and Families at the inaugural Reader’s Choice Awards event in Sydney. It was a glittering night, with around 70 of the biggest names in the sector donning their best frocks and suits … Read more
Over 70 per cent of Australia’s cruise passengers believe Sydney should have a third cruise terminal, according to a survey conducted by Cruise Passenger. Only 11 per cent thought another terminal was unnecessary. The survey was conducted by cruisepassenger.com.au, which has an audience of 200,000 cruisers, and was part of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards … Read more
Wyatt Wilkinson can challenge some of the most seasoned cruisers. He’s cruised 46 times to alot of destinations. But the catch is, Wyatt is the youngest cruiser to have joined Princess Cruises’ Captain’s Circle Loyalty program Wyatt started cruising when he was a baby with his grandmother Renate Wilkinson down to the Mexican Riviera. He’s … Read more
Guests onboard the new Seabourn Venture and her yet-to-be-named sister ship, will be treated to eight new dining experiences. The newest eatery, The Colonnade was designed by Adam D. Tihany, the same designer who revamped Seabourn’s latest ships into American country club chic. The venue is part of the eight dining experiences travellers will enjoy … Read more