Chris Singh 
Although Sir Richard Branson has already ditched the $30 vegan lube and simulated blowjobs, Virgin Voyages are only now admitting that the lascivious amenities were a mistake. Despite the name, Virgin Voyages has developed a fast reputation for free-spirited, adults-only cruising. And yet, Branson’s fleet wants to dial back its racy reputation, flipping the occasional … Read more
The world’s first dog-friendly cruise is setting sail in 2025 on Margaritaville at Sea, with a pawsome itinerary created by Cruise Tails and Expedia Cruises of West Orlando. With the exception of assistance dogs, which are technically not “pets,” virtually all cruise ships strictly forbid passengers from taking their pets on board. Yet the tides … Read more
It’s been four years since South America’s LATAM Airlines Group stopped flying its popular nonstop route from Sydney to Santiago, but renewed confidence in the market has flipped the script. LATAM’s Australian operations were paused during the 2020 pandemic with flights from Sydney via Auckland to Santiago returning in March 2022. And while heading to … Read more
When Irish-born singer Robbie Dolan boarded one of P&O’s traditional Melbourne Cup cruises in 2022, no one would have expected his sojourn would led to a Melbourne Cup win two years later. While on board one of P&O’s regular themed cruises, the former The Voice contestant happened to have a chance encounter with Sheila Laxon, … Read more
Fancy spending 59 days onboard a luxury train as it travels around the world? The epic on-rail adventure was introduced by Railbookers in 2024, citing a surge in demand for well-heeled guests looking for a new way of exploring the world with an equal measure of old-world glamour and modern luxury. And it’s looking like … Read more
Singapore Airlines is claiming a new industry standard for premium in-flight experiences as the carrier announces an ambitious retrofit programme worth $1.27 billion. Over the next few years, Singapore’s flag carrier will install reimagined long-haul cabin products across 41 Airbus A350-900 long-haul and ultra-long-range aircraft. This will touch each cabin across these aircrafts, although the … Read more
“Biofouling continues to be a major biosecurity threat. We know that almost 90 per cent of the exotic marine species already in New Zealand likely arrived here as marine growth on the submerged surfaces of international vessels.” The above quote comes from Environmental Health Manager, Biosecurity New Zealand, Paul Hallett, who spoke to Cruise Passenger … Read more
Emirates will have a total of 19 new Boeing 777 freighters added to its fleet by the end of 2026, boosting its existing fleet considerably and modernising the onboard experience as travel to the gulf continues to pick up.
Australian-born luxury brand QT Hotels & Resorts has officially established its first-ever Asian expansion with the highly anticipated opening of QT Singapore. The fresh-faced, 134-room luxury hotel brings QT’s eccentric aesthetic and penchant for whimsical, story-driven design to Singapore’s dynamic CBD. Located at 35 Robinson Road, the property is pushed as a more playful entry … Read more
Join hosts Rosie and Peter on the On Board with Cruise Passenger podcast as they celebrate 50 years of Princess Cruises in Australia through unforgettable passenger stories.
