Peter Lynch 
Britain is set to lead the charge for cruise in Europe, with British MP and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Aviation and Maritime, Robert Courts announcing that domestic cruises will start on May 17 in England at least. According to The Independent newspaper, Mr Courts told MPs that the government is “working with the home … Read more
It’s the sad consequence of how the pandemic has had a devastating effect on the cruise industry: cruise ships sent to Indian breakers yards and stripped of their glory. But now, we can reveal, there are millions to be made from the trade. And Greek shipping magnate Marios Iliopoulos of Seajets is reportedly one of … Read more
The government’s move to continue the ban on international cruise vessels under the biosecurity act hasn’t deterred the six cruise lines determined to sail the Kimberley and other Australian itineraries this year. This morning, Scenic announced a Kimberley cruise season for the luxury Scenic Eclipse, which will bring a completely different experience to Australia’s iconic … Read more
The new strains of COVID 19 have forced the Australian government to extend the international travel ban until June – but talks over the resumption of cruising are continuing, according to a statement tonight from the Department of Health. The statement means our borders have been shut for 15 months. Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt … Read more
Australian owned expedition operator Aurora is moving a ship to Australian waters for the first time, and has announced an extraordinary line up of itineraries. The Greg Mortimer will lead a program of fresh sailings in Australian waters, starting from June 2021, in a first for the company, The itineraries will include off-the-beaten-track voyages around … Read more
Scenic is in talks with state governments over advanced plans to bring Scenic Eclipse to operate a 2021 domestic Australian season, it has been revealed. The news means six small ship adventure lines are now planning to sail Australian itineraries this year – with Kimberley being on everyone’s list. A Scenic spokesperson said talks with … Read more
She had her farewell cruises on sale in Australia only last year. Now her line, CMV, is no more thanks to the pandemic and the Astoria, the world’s oldest cruise ship, is being auctioned tonight for a heft and probably optimistic $12 million. The insolvency administrator of Portuscale Cruises will attempt to auction the 73-year-old … Read more
APT is talking to three state governments to get their luxury adventure small ship Caledonian Sky into the Kimberley for the April season. APT’s managing director Chris Hall has told Cruise Passenger he is “quietly positive” about talks with the state governments regarding restarting small-ship cruising in Australia. Mr Hall, one of Australia’s most respected … Read more
Viking, owners of the world’s largest river cruise fleet, has launched a bold bid to re-stimulate the Australian market with a bumper brochure featuring two year’s of sailings for the first time. Australians are among the world’s top river cruisers, and before the pandemic pause more than 200,000 headed off to the beautiful waterways of … 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.
