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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.

Cruise lines say Chalmers’ budget another blow to the campaign to win more cruise ships for Australia

12 May 2026 by Peter Lynch
Vista in Sydney harbour

Cruise lines are disappointed at the Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ budget increase of the Passenger Movement Charge.
CLIA points out the it won’t help Australia’s attempts to persuade cruise lines to send more ships to the region.

Categories News Tags Carnival Australia, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean 1 Comment

Exclusive survey: Cruise passengers carry on cruising despite Middle East crisis

8 May 2026 by Peter Lynch
a town crier rings a bell as passengers from a cruise ship walk by

New survey reveals that our readers are among the world’s most resilient travellers, carrying on cruising despite a world in crisis

Categories News Tags cruise australia

NZ cruise a winner after Miami push, with minister claiming some lines are considering a return

23 Apr 202622 Apr 2026 by Peter Lynch
New Zealand Celebrity Solstice

Australia and NZ fielded the biggest ever delegation to the world’s largest cruise conference in Miami last week. NZ was the winner.

Categories News Tags New Zealand 1 Comment

Anthem of the Seas Deck Plans

7 May 202622 Apr 2026 by Peter Lynch
Anthem of the seas leaving Sydney Harbour

Thinking about sailing on Anthem of the Seas? Here is a deck plan.

Categories Royal Caribbean Cruises Tags deck-plan

Royal Princess Deck Plans

22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026 by Peter Lynch
Royal Princess cruise ship docked in Auckland, New Zealand

Sailing on the Royal Princess? Check out everything you need to know about the ship.

Categories Princess Cruises Tags deck-plan

A 50-strong delegation – our biggest ever – will plead with cruise bosses to send more ships to Australia and NZ

10 Apr 2026 by Peter Lynch
A large Viking cruise ship sails in Sydney Harbour with the bridge and opera house in the background

A critical week for the future of cruising in Australia and New Zealand will unfold in Miami next week at Seatrade Cruise Global, the worldโ€™s most influential cruise conference, as regional industry leaders join global decision-makers.

Categories News Tags Australian Cruise Association, CLIA Australasia, Seatrade 11 Comments

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

10 Apr 20269 Apr 2026 by Peter Lynch
Celebrity Solstice in Sydney after refurb (Peter Lynch)

The Celebrity Solstice has undergone a major refit, and the result is a dramatically transformed ship aimed at a more upscale, younger market.

Categories News Tags Celebrity Cruises 1 Comment

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

2 Apr 20262 Apr 2026 by Peter Lynch
Virgin Voyages arrives in Darwin

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.

Categories News Tags Virgin Voyages 1 Comment

Experience Antarctica in four dimensions with Scenic

2 Apr 202631 Mar 2026 by Peter Lynch
Scenic Eclipse and guest stepping on the fast Ice at Hanusse Bay

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.

Categories News Tags Scenic, Scenic Cruises
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