The ultimate world cruise: 150 Nights, 25 Countries and 97 Ports aboard the world’s most luxurious cruise line

The ultimate world cruise: 150 Nights, 25 Countries and 97 Ports aboard the world's most luxurious cruise line

It may be three years away, but you’d better hurry for Regent Seven Seas  longest ever world sailing. It WILL sell out at $115,810 per guest for a Deluxe Veranda Suite, and AU$336,080 per guest for the indulgent luxury of a Master Suite. But wait: that’s $772 a night or just $3 a nautical mile! … Read more

Where do you stand in the great debate on kids and cruising sparked by Virgin’s Richard Branson

Where do you stand in the great debate on kids and cruising sparked by Virgin's Richard Branson

It’s classic of Virgin Voyages boss Richard Branson – spark a debate and get huge amounts of free publicity for your brand. Virgin Voyages is adults only.  so their latest advertising campaign features a bunch of kids from central casting complaining about it. The advertising is brilliantly executed as a mock musical. But does it … Read more

Best Deals for 2023 – from luxury to contemporary

Best Deals for 2023 - from luxury to contemporary

Cruise lines are adding flights and massive savings to 2023 sailings to lure passengers to book for next season. With massive flight price increases and limited capacity across airline carriers, cruisers are struggling to get to hot destinations like Europe for the 2022 season. But with the cruise lines releasing their season launches in the … Read more

The art of cruising according to Regent Seven Seas

The art of cruising according to Regent Seven Seas

One group of cruise passengers who got an early lowdown on the NSW Art Gallery’s famed Archibald portrait prize this year was from Regent Seven Seas. Thanks to a new sponsorship of the event, the cruise line’s VIP passengers were invited to a preview night a week before the announcement of the winner – Blak … Read more

What happens if I get Covid on an Australian cruise – here’s what you need to know

Pacific Explorer

Cruising resumes in Australia later this month when the Pacific Explorer sails on a four-night itinerary from Sydney to Brisbane on May 31.  It will be the first official commercial cruise of a vessel of this size after a two-year absence because of the global pandemic.  Australians have welcomed the return with strong bookings across … Read more

Ponant to sail three-masted schooner in The Kimberley with Paspaley partnership

Ponant to sail three-masted schooner in The Kimberley with Paspaley partnership

Luxury small ship line Ponant has pulled off a major coup, bringing its three-masted sailing ship Le Ponant to The Kimberley in a unique partnership with the Paspaley pearl family. The yacht, which has recently undergone a major refit to create an ultra-luxe vessel for just 32 passengers, will sail unique itineraries – and guests … Read more

The battle for the 2023 wave season heats up between Virgin Voyages, Celebrity, Princess and Royal Caribbean

The battle for the 2023 wave season heats up between Virgin Voyages, Celebrity, Princess and Royal Caribbean

This week, Virgin Voyages revealed the its new Resilient Lady would be heading Down Under. And her arrival marks a new era of cruising with bigger and better ships slated for Australia and New Zealand. Celebrity Cruises are set to turn 2023 into one of the most exciting cruise years on the calendar. The cruise line … Read more

Pacific Explorer leads triumphant cruise ship return to Sydney…and Australia

Pacific Explorer leads triumphant cruise ship return to Sydney...and Australia

Cruise ships returned to Sydney today in a stunning and symbolic display from one of Australia’s most popular tourism sectors. Just one day after the government’s two-year ban on foreign-flagged vessels expired, a flotilla of small boats and three tugs with water cannon accompanied P&O’s Pacific Explorer as she paraded for an hour down the … Read more

NSW government clears cruise start this month – Pacific Explorer to arrive on Easter Monday

Pacific Explorer

NSW is set to welcome the first international cruise ships back to the state’s waters in more than two years after working with Victoria and Queensland to clear the way for a resumption of sailings. The state is the second to allow foreign flagged vessels back – Western Australia has said it will allow big … Read more