Ilene’s record-breaking 2,500 days at sea cruising with Princess

Ilene's record-breaking 2,500 days at sea cruising with Princess

Ilene Weiner has travelled the world aboard Princess cruise ships for the past 30 years. In fact, sheโ€™s been on 282 journeys with the line, logging 2,500 days or more than 6 years at sea. That makes her the cruise lineโ€™s โ€œmost travelled guest.โ€™โ€™ In that time, the incredible 81-year-old has said goodbye to her … Read more

How Cruise & Maritime Voyages is conquering Australia

How Cruise & Maritime Voyages is conquering Australia

Small wonder Australians feel right at home on board vessels from Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV). The lineโ€™s flagship, Columbus, sailed our waters as Pacific Pearl for seven years. Itโ€™s next new ship, Vasco da Gama, is sailing under P&O as Pacific Eden until April. Perhaps thatโ€™s why Australia has quickly become the lineโ€™s second … Read more

Who won at the cruise industry’s night of nights

Who won at the cruise industry's night of nights

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’sย  awards night attracted more than 500 guests, and Managing Director Joel Katz said this yearโ€™s awards were among the most … Read more

Cunard bases Queen Elizabeth in Australia for record third season

Cunard bases Queen Elizabeth in Australia for record third season

Cunardโ€™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 โ€“ cementing the lineโ€™s homeporting in Melbourne and a firm indication Australia is set to be the famous … Read more

Scenic Eclipse builder finds new partner as launch date approaches

Scenic Eclipse, Brodosplit

The troubled construction of the Scenic Eclipse, Australia’s first ultra-luxe expedition yacht, appeared yesterday to be in the hands of another Croatian shipyard. The financially-challenged Uljanik, where the $250 million yacht is nearing completion with a deadline of some six weeks, has chosen Brodosplit over Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri Group. There are reports Fincantieri, one of … Read more

How to save $1,000 and fly free

Travelmarvel

Travelmarvel, sister brand to APT, has this week announced three new ships โ€“ and a series of savings on next year’s sailings. Book in the next 12 weeks, and get $1,000 off per couple and free flights. There are savings of $3,000 per couple for coastal cruising. A big investment in new ships and refurbishment … Read more