The good, the bad and the ugly in the P&O Snow Cones affair

Klu Klux Klan on P&O Cruises

There are two quite distinct groups in the so-called KKK fancy dress affair on board P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Explorer.  For those who don’t give total attention to social media groups on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok and who don’t read The Daily Mail Australia, the crew of the Explorer joined in the fun of a … Read more

Townsville takes on the world with new channel – Cunard the first to visit

Queen Elizabeth sailing in Australia

When Cunard’s magnificent Queen Elizabeth becomes the first big cruise ship to navigate Townsville’s newly widened shipping channel on January 14, a familiar face will be there to greet the ship’s company including Captain Stephen Howarth.  Ann Sherry, former Carnival Australia CEO and now Chair of the Port of Townsville, will participate in the traditional … Read more

Why October is the perfect time to book your cruise

Silver Nova restaurant La Terrazza is open to the elements .

By Joel Katz, Managing Director in Australasia, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Cruise Month has returned to Australia and New Zealand, giving us plenty to be excited about as we sail into a busy summer season of sailing. Throughout October, CLIA cruise lines and travel agents will be celebrating all things cruise, mounting a succession … Read more