Peter Lynch 
Hello First, a big thank you for continuing to read Cruise Passenger’s stories. As Australia’s oldest and widest-read independent cruise publication, we truly treasure the time you spend with us. Today, we present the inaugural edition of Luxury – our newsletter designed for readers who are a little more discerning. We all know cruise is … Read more
An American judge has threatened to ban Carnival Corporation ships from using US ports after receiving evidence the line had tried to evade ship pollution audits. United States Federal District Judge Patricia Seitz also threatened to send the “members of Carnival’s executive committee” to a “detention centre for a couple of days” for violation of … Read more
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
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.
