Peter Lynch 
Renowned maritime writer Tony Slinn took one of the first cruises aboard the brand new Viking Venus when the UK restarted cruises this month. Here’s his review. COVID cancelled our Viking Elbe river cruise. But the cruise company weren’t to be stopped, offering us instead an eight-day UK ‘staycation’ ocean cruise aboard the brand new … Read more
In a move that indicates major cruise lines have made up their minds about the likelihood of a cruise season in Australia, Cunard and Seabourn have cancelled sailings here this year. “We are extremely sorry for the huge disappointment cancellations will cause for all guests who have been affected,” said Cunard president Simon Palethorpe. “Unfortunately, … Read more
Australia’s Tourism Minister Dan Tehan has promised a mid-June review of the ban on foreign flagged ships, raising hopes that the 2021 cruise season may see a sailings restart. And in even more promising news, Health Minister Greg Hunt revealed a pilot program was being assessed with the possibility of a start in six to … Read more
Many fans of cruising – and particularly those who love Princess Cruises – went into mourning this week after news broke that Gavin MacLeod had died. The American actor best known for his role as the smiling captain on the 1970s-80s sitcom The Love Boat, died at the age of 90. After playing the role … Read more
Lawyers acting on behalf of hundreds of passengers taking action over the Ruby Princess COVID-19 outbreak claim Carnival PLC and Princess Cruises’ defence documents indicate the company could maintain passengers should share some of the blame for the tragic consequences. The move could reduce compensation to passengers, Vicky Antzoulatos, Shine Lawyers’ Class Actions’ Practice Leader, … Read more
In a week that saw P&O Australia cancel overseas cruising and replace them with local itineraries after September 17, a statement from the ship owners lobby group has revealed just how far talks with the Australian government have yet to go before foreign flagged vessels can sail Australian waters. Last week, Cruise Passenger revealed that … Read more
Australian cruise line Scenic has been forced to cancel an exciting program of Kimberley sailings for the revolutionary Eclipse discovery yacht because it couldn’t get agreement on permits and approvals. Ponant, Silversea and Aurora are all still awaiting permission to begin a Kimberley season – though APT has reported good news with approval for Caledonian … Read more
Just over a year since the Ruby Princess was embroiled in the start of the COVID lockdown in Australia, a date has been set for mediation over compensation claims from Australian passengers. Carnival Australia is also taking to the courts this month in a bid to block overseas passengers from joining a class action in … Read more
APT claims first as it had made a breakthrough in getting the Caledonian Sky sailing June dates in the Kimberley agreed – the first foreign-flagged vessel to be permitted to operate in Australian waters. But the company declined to add detail until later as it completed the complex arrangements. If the cruises go ahead, the … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
