Peter Lynch 
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
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
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
‘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.
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.
Discovery Princess, the newest and largest ship ever deployed by Princess Cruises in Australian waters, sailed through the Heads into Sydney Harbour this morning to begin her much-anticipated inaugural season Down Under. The 145,000-ton Royal-class vessel, which first launched in 2022, marks a milestone moment not just for the line, but for the Australian cruise … Read more
Cruise lines are abandoning wildlife encounters that once filled brochures and bucket lists, as pressure from travellers, regulators and animal-welfare organisations reshapes what “responsible tourism” means at sea. Moves by Aurora Expeditions and Scenic have set the tone — and now multiple operators are removing sloth, dolphin, big-cat and other hands-on wildlife experiences from their … Read more
Aurora Expeditions is trialling a groundbreaking Australian AI navigation system that uses real-time ocean-current mapping to cut fuel use by up to 5% aboard the Douglas Mawson.
For decades, Wendy Wu Tours has been synonymous with Asia. A pioneering force in opening up China, Japan and Southeast Asia to Australian travellers, the company built its reputation on deep cultural immersion, expert local guides and a famously all-inclusive approach. But as Australians increasingly combine cruising with land exploration – Wendy Wu Tours is … 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.
