Australians are swapping Europe for Asia – here are our picks for 2027
Singapore and the ports of Southeast Asia are emerging as strong alternative to the traditional Mediterranean fly-cruise.
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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.
748 Published Articles
Peter Lynch
Wine, canapés, prizes and river cruise deals – come to our ‘ask the experts’ evenings in Melbourne and Sydney
Dreaming of your next river cruise getaway? Join the Cruise Passenger team and our River Cruise Collective lines for an exclusive and intimate evening dedicated to all things river cruising.
Royal Caribbean bets big on Brisbane as Lelepa opening approaches
Royal Caribbean will expand its Australian fleet to three ships for the 2027-28 summer. Favourite Ovation of the Seas will be in Brisbane for the opening of Lelepa Beach Club in Vanuatu. The move is a major vote of confidence in a local cruise industry that has spent several years concerned about shrinking capacity.
Hundreds of Ponant passengers among those delayed by Broome port strike
Hundreds of luxury adventure passengers face possible delays in Broome as rolling industrial action disrupts stevedoring and mooring services at the gateway to Western Australia’s Kimberley coast.
Country by country: How Europe’s heatwave is affecting ocean cruising
It may be baking on shore, but Europe’s ocean lines are coping well with the heatwave.
Australia’s cruise industry is sounding the alarm on jobs and $7.3 bn of economic activity
Australia’s cruise industry and the people who supply produce and services to our local fleet have launched an unprecedented campaign to warn governments that the nation is in danger of losing its place as one of the world’s premier cruise destinations, despite Australians being among the world’s most enthusiastic cruise travellers.
How the Middle East conflict has changed cruising – here’s what you need to know
The resumption of conflict in the Middle East hasn’t stopped travel to Europe, but has changed cruising in the region for some time to come.
Australians now third largest buyers, says the world’s most luxurious cruise line
Australians have pushed the country to Number 3 in the world for luxury spending in cruise. They are buying bigger suites and longer voyages, despite the cost of living crises. That’s why Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises are sending ships here, says Global Ambassador Steve Odell in this exclusive interview.
Cruise Passenger’s best cruises for Australians in 2027: the holidays worth booking now
After the turmoil of 2026, more cruisers have returned to local destinations and ships – meaning ships will book out quickly.
