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Peter Lynch

Editor-in-Chief

Peter Lynch has cruised more than 50 times on some of the most iconic ships. He has 30 years experience writing, editing and publishing in Asia, Europe, and Australia in media organisations like The Times of London, Straits Times, Singapore, The South China Morning Post and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is also a marketer, who has created campaigns in social affairs, finance and travel. He is a prolific podcaster, and now owns leading magazines, websites and other channels in Australia and Asia.

709 Published Articles

Celebrity Solstice in Sydney after refurb (Peter Lynch)

Our verdict: the Celebrity Solstice refit is brilliant and moves her into a new class – will her fares rise accordingly?

Celebrity Cruisesโ€™ long-time Australian favourite Celebrity Solstice has arrived back in Sydney after a sweeping bow-to-stern refurbishment, part of a US$250 million fleet-wide upgrade. The result is a dramatically transformed ship aimed at a more upscale, younger market.

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Virgin Voyages arrives in Darwin

Virgin Voyages signals renewed commitment to Australia – but ships still some way off

Virgin Voyages, which dramatically quit Australia two years ago, is back. Not with a ship, but with a sales office. We are the line's third largest market.

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Scenic Eclipse and guest stepping on the fast Ice at Hanusse Bay

Experience Antarctica in four dimensions with Scenic

Discover Antarctica in ultimate comfort with Scenicโ€™s all-inclusive Discovery Yachts, combining expert-led expeditions with once-in-a-lifetime experiences on, above and below the ice.

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lelepa modelling (Royal Caribbean)

Will Lelepa lead Royal Caribbean to sail year-round from Brisbane? Watch this space…

Royal Caribbean's Australian chief has spoken about the launch of the line's first private beach resort in our region, Royal Beach Club Lelepa.

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Cruise New Zealandโ€™s coastline in style aboard the stylish Le Soleal

Ponant Explorations CEO backs booming Aussie market and says โ€œaccessโ€ is the new luxury

Australia has become a strategic part in Ponant Explorationsโ€™ global plans, with new CEO Benoรฎt-ร‰tienne Domenget using his first Sydney visit to spotlight the strength of the local market and the changing desires of luxury travellers.

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Michael Middleton My Cruises

Inside My Cruises’ Middle East Task Force โ€“ how travel agents are getting guests to their ships

Around Australia, travel agents are battling to get guests to their ships despite the grounding of Middle Eastern airlines. Peter Lynch talks to Michael Middleton of My Cruises about this Herculian task.

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CLIA awards 2026

Best travel agents for cruise celebrated – is yours among them?

Cruise travel agents across Australia and New Zealand were honoured in Sydney last night ... Read more

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A chef onboard the Crystal Serenity

Crystal Serenity review: Why Abercrombie & Kent is the secret sauce in Crystalโ€™s revival

Crystal Cruises has a secret ingredient that makes its luxury offering compelling: its partnerships with parent brand Abercrombie & Kent.

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Steve Odell, Ambassador Regent Seven Seas an Oceania Cruises

Steve Odell, one of the cruise industry’s best loved leaders, returns to Australia

The man who built Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ and Oceania Cruises‘ success in Australia, ... Read more

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