Peter Lynch 
Azamara, the extraordinary three-ship Royal Caribbean line that was among the first to pioneer overnight stays and cultural immersion, is bringing its newest ship to Australia. The Azamara Pursuit will visit Australia during the 2021 season, and will stay for two nights over the New Year holidays in 2022. She will then return three weeks later … Read more
Never mind the by-election in Sydney’s Wentworth constituency tomorrow, the real battle will be taking place in the final hours of Cruise Passenger’s Reader’s Choice Awards. You have just one day left to vote for your favourite ships and crew at cruisepassenger.com.au/readerschoice. Already, a record 10,600 votes have been cast – over 1,000 more than … Read more
Viking’s newest ocean ship, Viking Orion, is on her way to Australia – and local cruisers couldn’t be more delighted. According to the ship’s General Manager Marcel Gademan, Australians are already Orion’s second biggest market for cruises in the region. Few cabins remain for her first Australian season. And half those who have booked for … Read more
Welcome to Choose Cruise month – a time when every travel agent is offering some of the best deals of the year to tempt loyal cruisers – and convert those who haven’t experienced one of the best value holidays anywhere. For the next 30 days, you’ll get some amazing bargains. Here’s what you need to … Read more
Australia’s regional ports are booming as state governments partner with cruise lines to create new destinations where ships can dock and land their passengers, said the president of our biggest operator, Carnival Australia and chair of the Cruise Lines International Association. But while Sture Myrmell supports the NSW Government’s cruise development plan and its attempts … Read more
THEY called it the first floating runway. The arrival of Majestic Princess, Australia’s newest homeported mega liner was certainly a dramatic sight at dawn on Sydney Harbour as she sailed past 62 red and white flares. Majestic Princess is the largest of the line’s vessels to visit Australia. And she will sail Australian and New … Read more
As the Majestic Princess sails into Sydney Harbour tomorrow to a jamboree reception, with breakfast TV on board and a super-secret event planned for the harbour in the early hours, you can be sure of one thing: the guests will be royally fed. Sydney’s newest and biggest ship will feature not one but two Michelin-starred … Read more
Dream Cruises, Asia’s first luxury line with two ships operating out of Singapore and Hong Kong, is planning a major assault on the Australian market from next year. The line, which also owns ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises and contemporary Star Cruises, has announced the Superstar Virgo will be converted to the Explorer Dream in a $30 … Read more
A new Princess Cruises ship is big news this year, but so is the number of smaller luxury vessels arriving on our shores. Peter Lynch reports. This year’s wave season will see Australia spoilt for choice as never before, with more ships in almost every sector vying for the hearts and minds of passengers. The … 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.
