Peter Lynch 
Silversea, the ultra-luxe expedition and cruise brand, is changing at a rapid rate since it partnered with Royal Caribbean. Spurred by enormous competition from fresh lines to the luxury space and fuelled by investment from its partnership with Royal Caribbean, Silversea is diversifying and introducing new, groundbreaking products at a rapid rate. And we can … Read more
Viking Sky, the cruise ship which lost power and radioed a Mayday signal at the weekend, was today at the port of Molde in Norway – its 800 remaining passengers and crew safe and sound. An investigation is now underway with maritime investigators in Norway, Britain and the United States looking into why all four … Read more
The stricken cruise ship Viking Sky was last night inching its way to shore under three engines and with two tugs alongside after a day in which helicopters plucked 400 passengers to safety off the coast of Norway. Viking Cruise Lines has confirmed to Cruise Passenger that Australians are among the 930 passengers on the … Read more
NSW goes to the polls tomorrow in a close-fought battle that could mean the end of the cruise industry’s hopes of expansion. Labor and the Liberals are neck-and-neck, with Labor ahead in some surveys. Their leader, Michael Daley, has already vowed to “kill stone dead” the idea of putting cruise ships at Port Botany. And … Read more
Ilene Weiner has travelled the world aboard Princess cruise ships for the past 30 years. In fact, she’s been on 282 journeys with the line, logging 2,500 days or more than 6 years at sea. That makes her the cruise line’s “most travelled guest.’’ In that time, the incredible 81-year-old has said goodbye to her … Read more
Small wonder Australians feel right at home on board vessels from Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV). The line’s flagship, Columbus, sailed our waters as Pacific Pearl for seven years. It’s next new ship, Vasco da Gama, is sailing under P&O as Pacific Eden until April. Perhaps that’s why Australia has quickly become the line’s second … Read more
Agents, marketers and cruise line heads were the winners at the cruise industry awards for Australia and New Zealand 2018 – claimed to be the world’s biggest such event. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia’s awards night attracted more than 500 guests, and Managing Director Joel Katz said this year’s awards were among the most … Read more
Luxury cruise line Scenic, which has been battling to build its first discovery yacht at a strike-hit yard in Croatia, has been forced to concede another delay. The much-anticipated launch of the high-tech Scenic Eclipse, with two submarines and a helicopter, has been pushed back four months to August 15, 2109 – its second big … Read more
Cunard’s love affair with Australia means luxury liner Queen Elizabeth will spend another record season down under, the line has announced. Starting her second season, Queen Elizabeth is now set to sail for 118 days in 2020-21 – cementing the line’s homeporting in Melbourne and a firm indication Australia is set to be the famous … 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.
