Peter Lynch 
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
To say Ponant does things their own way is a bit of an understatement. While others are building big, they are building small. And while most lines look for a homogenised ship design – a one size fits all approach – Ponant brings a distinctly Gallic style to their vessels. So Le Laperouse – the … Read more
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
APT, one of Australia’s leading luxury cruise and travel brands, has created a new partnership with Opera Australia that will see some extraordinary experiences for APT passengers. In a first, two of Australia’s finest singers and musicians from the company will perform in the Cathedral Gorge, in the heart of the Bungle Bungle range in … Read more
Travelmarvel, sister brand to APT, has this week announced three new ships – 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
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.
