P&O’s Pacific Explorer assists in rescue
P&O’s Pacific Explorer is assisting in a major search and rescue operation off Port Lincoln after a fishing boat capsized.
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Updated: Brilliance of the Seas cruise cut short, heads to Newcastle for repairs
Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas has cut short its current South Pacific sailing and has limped back into Sydney with propulsion issues.
Billionaire Palmer refloats Titanic II concept, aka the great new Titanic 2
Billionaire and Blue Star Line chairman Clive Palmer announces design plans for Titanic ll are back on track with a proposed 2027 launch.
European-based Riverside Debussy christened
Riverside Luxury Cruises has celebrated the christening of its third ship, Riverside Debussy, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
How many drinks a day do you take? Carnival says 15 is enough
A bottomless alcoholic drinks package or 15 drinks cap – how much is too much when it comes to booze on a cruise?
NZ trials digital travel declaration for cruisers
Cruise passengers have been added to a list of travellers to New Zealand now required to fill in a Customs Traveller Declaration form.
In the wake of disasters, Aussies still aren’t travelling with insurance
If travel is one of your passions, you best protect yourself against mishaps that may befall you, no matter how or where you cruise.
7 ways to get a cabin upgrade
Get more bang for your buck? Top tips on getting a cabin upgrade on your next cruise from special offers to loyalty programs.
What to pack for a cruise holiday
We've got the low down on how to pack for an ocean cruise, a river voyage, an expedition and even a luxury holiday.
‘Two wineries and a small cheese ’n’ bickie plate: AU$300’: How to beat shore excursion price rises
Passengers are preparing for post-cruise “bill shock” as lines look for extra cash grabs from shore excursions and once-free onboard extras.
Retirement at sea line Villa Vie takes delivery of first ship
Villa Vie Residences starts refit of MS Braemar to relaunch as Odyssey, beginning the start of its three-and-a-half year world cruise concept.
Royal Caribbean cruisers vote on new calls from Red Sea cancellation
Royal Caribbean International’s nine-month “Ultimate World Cruise” aboard Serenade of the Seas cancels its Red Sea and Suez Canal transit.
