Peter Lynch 
With the historic order:Â “We could shut down the engines and run only on battery power…” Captain Kai Albrigsten sailed the MS Roald Amundsen into marine history yesterday, stopping his main engines so she could glide silently on electric propulsion through the seas off northern Norway. It’s a world first for cruise operator Hurtigruten – … Read more
It was the call few could resist: Richard Branson calling from his private island and asking Spice Girl Geri Halliwell to give his new cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, a “rock star” workout. Ginger Spice knows just what to do. The video documents Halliwell’s test drive of Virgin Voyages ‘Gorgeous Suite,’ one of the ship’s most … Read more
Cruise lines in Europe are battling a growing number of protests from small groups of activists armed with reports on ship pollution. A recent accident involving MSC and Uniworld vessels in Venice has also fueled protests. In Australia, travel agents have told Cruise Passenger they are now being asked by clients to ensure the ships … Read more
Go to any dinner party a decade ago, and at least half the table would loudly vow they would never take a cruise holiday. All that changed when cruise lines created ships with amazing food, sensational entertainment and stunning service that sailed to the most desirable destinations on earth. Suddenly, even the nay-sayers wanted to … Read more
It’s a cruise to Antarctica with a distinct difference – film critic David Stratton will be on board Celebrity Eclipse to showcase some favourite movies and add a little of his encyclopedic knowledge. Why do you think people who love cruising also like film? Seeing films is one of the relaxing activities aboard a cruise … Read more
Rome, one of the most popular cruise centres of the Mediterranean, has just launched a raft of new regulations that ban loutish behaviour among its many visitors. It used to be said that, when in Rome do as the Romans. Today, you need to do as the Mayor and the City Council tell you. Eating … Read more
It’s always been assumed that, for luxury cruising, small ships are a must. But more and more big ship lines are now offering ship-within-a-ship experiences with many of the add ons you expect from a luxury line: exclusive dining, personal services, exclusive spa and private spaces. Spectrum of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s biggest and most … Read more
Royal Caribbean has launched its largest, most technologically advanced ship in the region – and opened up the Australian market to a completely new experience. Tens of thousands of Australians are used to flying to Singapore and taking a cruise. But how about flying to Shanghai, a city filled with jaw-dropping architecture, amazing night life … Read more
Amazing scenes in Venice today as the MSC Opera collided with a dock and a Uniworld river ship after apparently losing control as it docked. The smash, which was seen on video, has reignited the debate over whether large cruise ships should be banned from the city’s Giudecca canal, with ministers calling for action. Venice … 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.
