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Aurora adds third vessel, Douglas Mawson, to its fleetย 

3 Dec 20243 Apr 2024 by Grant Jones
aurora expeditions

Australian-owned expedition travel company Aurora Expeditions welcomes third purpose-built small expedition ship, Douglas Mawson, to its fleet.ย 

Categories News Tags Aurora Expeditions

Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse causes cruise chaos

28 Mar 202427 Mar 2024 by Grant Jones
The MV Dali stucked under debris after impact with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, caused by the MV Dali container ship, will impact cruise ships sailing out of Port Maryland.

Categories News Tags Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International

P&Oโ€™s Pacific Explorer assists in rescue

28 Mar 202426 Mar 2024 by Grant Jones
P&O Pacific Explorer in Sydney Harbour

P&Oโ€™s Pacific Explorer is assisting in a major search and rescue operation off Port Lincoln after a fishing boat capsized.

Categories News Tags Pacific Explorer

Updated: Brilliance of the Seas cruise cut short, heads to Newcastle for repairs

28 Mar 202425 Mar 2024 by Grant Jones
Brilliance heads into Newcastle for repairs. Photo: Royal Caribbean Australian Cruisers, Dylan Steel

Royal Caribbeanโ€™s Brilliance of the Seas has cut short its current South Pacific sailing and has limped back into Sydney with propulsion issues.

Categories News Tags brilliance of the seas, Royal Caribbean 11 Comments

Billionaire Palmer refloats Titanic II concept, aka the great new Titanic 2

3 Dec 202418 Mar 2024 by Grant Jones
A concept drawing of titanic II as imagined by Clive palmer's Blue Star Line

Billionaire and Blue Star Line chairman Clive Palmer announces design plans for Titanic ll are back on track with a proposed 2027 launch.

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How many drinks a day do you take? Carnival says 15 is enough

4 Jul 202514 Mar 2024 by Grant Jones
Three girls drinking cocktails on a Carnival ship

A bottomless alcoholic drinks package or 15 drinks cap โ€“ how much is too much when it comes to booze on a cruise?

Categories News 3 Comments

NZ trials digital travel declaration for cruisers

4 Jul 202513 Mar 2024 by Grant Jones
Princess ship sailing through Milford Sound, in New Zealand waters.

Cruise passengers have been added to a list of travellers to New Zealand now required to fill in a Customs Traveller Declaration form.ย 

Categories News Tags Grand Princess, Princess Cruises 1 Comment

In the wake of disasters, Aussies still aren’t travelling with insurance

4 Jul 202512 Mar 2024 by Grant Jones
travel insurance graphic

If travel is one of your passions, you best protect yourself against mishaps that may befall you, no matter how or where you cruise.

Categories News Tags travel insurance

Tips to Upgrade Your Cruise Cabin

19 Dec 202511 Mar 2024 by Grant Jones
Tea at Palm Court.

Get more bang for your buck? Top tips on getting a cabin upgrade on your next cruise from special offers to loyalty programs.

Categories Tips & Advice Tags First Time Cruisers
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