We sail Norwegian Spirit in New Zealand – Here’s our honest review
Norwegian Spirit is quietly pioneering its own style of cruising. Curated for adults instead of “adults only”. Crafted for calm. And “premium without pretension.”
Peter Lynch
Standing Ovation! I sailed Ovation of the Seas a decade ago and today – here’s my verdict
I first sailed on Ovation of the Seas a decade ago. Today, she is still the Queen of multigenerational cruising. Find out why below.
Why Carnival Cruise Line is doubling down on value, families and Australia in 2026
Carnival Cruise Line is putting 2025 and the P&O closure behind it, focussing on value and family holidays.
Happy New Year to our readers: Here’s what’s making me excited about cruising in 2026
The past 12 months have seen incredible growth in holidays on the water. Now 2026 cruising promises to see a lot more, with quality offerings hit the water, from green ships to incredible luxury. New destinations and sailings across the calendar will see more communities benefiting from cruise holidays, and more passengers avoiding the crowds. … Read more
Latest: Coral Adventurer freed from reef but “detained” as passengers land in Cairns
Coral Expeditions has flown around 80 passengers back to Australia on a charter flight while its flagship vessel Coral Adventurer remains stuck on a reef in Papua New Guinea. The passengers, who had paid more than $13,000 each, said they had not been told much, and some said they had feared for their safety. The … Read more
How Greg Mortimer built Aurora Expeditions by accident and with Australia’s spirit
The story of Aurora Expeditions begins many years before the gleaming Charles Mawson began her inaugural voyage a few weeks to the end of 2025. But it feels like the right time to tell the story of how Australia’s own expedition line began. In the brand new ship’s lounge sits Greg Mortimer, wearing a simple … Read more
Have a merry Christmas – here’s my one big Santa wish on behalf of all Aussie cruisers
‘Tis the season to be merry, and more cruisers than ever are at seas this season. But Editor in Chief Peter Lynch has one big wish for Santa on behalf of Aussies.
Exclusive: “Certainty” would mean more ships for Australia, says Princess Cruises President
Princess’ president was quick to support calls for certainty around regulation in the region, saying CLIA’s campaign for a whole-of-government approach could mean more ships.
