Peter Lynch 
Over three thousand bush fire volunteer firefighters and their families sent up a cheer at Sydney’s Circular Quay last weekend as Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas tied up to take them on the first of a series of complimentary cruise to say thanks. The first volunteers gave their verdict here. Now the line has … Read more
Should I cruise? It’s the question we’ve heard repeatedly here at the Cruise Passenger office. The agony of wading through cancellation policies, weighing the cost against an unknown risk is turning what should be a pleasurable experience into a nightmare. Each day, a new dilemma. We feel for our readers. We only wish there was … Read more
She’s already created more headlines than a rock star caught with drugs. But tonight, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages ship will face its first big test – cruise critics from all over the world. They will descend on the British seaport of Dover and spend the night on Scarlet Lady, the vessel Sir Richard himself … Read more
Princess Cruises, which is in the middle of a major coronavirus outbreak on the Diamond Princess in Japan, is moving the Sapphire Princess from Asia to Australia in May. The 2,600 passenger vessel has been sailing out of Singapore and China, but was due to be moved to Australia later in the year. Asian sailings … Read more
Another 88 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed aboard the Diamond Princess in Japan, which means the vessel now has the largest concentration of cases outside of mainland China at 542. The toll of cases has been mounting, even with the two-week quarantine period ending today, with 88 more confirmed Tuesday and 99 confirmed Monday. … Read more
Ann Sherry, former CEO of Carnival Australia, has been awarded a place in the Cruise Lines International Association Hall of Fame. Ms Sherry virtually rebuilt the cruise industry’s image over more than a decade of work after a series of damaging incidents involving so-called “booze cruises”. Today, Australians are the world’s most prolific cruisers, with … Read more
Royal Caribbean is to move one of its newest and biggest ships to Sydney and offer free cruises to those who helped fight the bushfires from next Saturday. The two complimentary four-night coastal sailings on the Spectrum of the Seas will accommodate up to 7,000 guests across two cruises and will depart from Sydney on … Read more
Sydney Harbour was convulsed with a coronavirus scare this morning, underscoring how skittish the world has become about the sickness. Australia’s reputation as a virus free cruise port is intact. A critical reason why we remain a successful cruise destination. During Norwegian Jewel’s sailing from Auckland to Sydney, according to the cruise line, “a few … Read more
Australia’s cruise season could be extended to accommodate ships with cancelled Asian itineraries. Such a move will help pump desperately needed funds into ports and tourism business hit by the recent fires. Talks are being held to test the waters for the move, which is expected to be widely welcomed by cruise lines and Australians … 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.
