Peter Lynch 
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
The arrival of Majestic Princess opens a new chapter for Australia’s favourite premium cruise line – and New Zealand is where she will excel, reports Peter Lynch. She’s big, bold and not called Majestic for nothing. Princess Cruises’ largest and newest entrant to the burgeoning Australian market will turn this wave season into a game-changer. … Read more
She’s been an Australia favourite for many years. Now the Astor is bowing out – but not without one last hurrah! You can experience Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Astor on her final Australian Season for up to 60% off. But you’ll have to hurry – you must book before September 3. With fares starting from … Read more
With shipyards filled to overflowing – they are reportedly busy with new ships until 2027 – many cruise lines are opting to refit existing vessels as a way of keeping up with demand for new and better facilities. Oceania, the small-ship line that boasts the best cuisine at sea, this week became the latest – … Read more
If you love music and cruising on one of Australia’s most exciting ships, we can offer you a truly magical once-in-a-lifetime experience. Bravo, with a host of stars from across the musical spectrum, will take place aboard the fabulous Royal Caribbean vessel Radiance of the Seas, which has eight new dining venues and a host … Read more
One of the most senior expedition managers in the cruise industry has questioned the growing trend towards “gimmicks” like helicopters and submarines, claiming they could be a danger to fragile environments. He also revealed that the line would be removing the Silver Discoverer from the Kimberley in 2019, and replacing her in 2021 with the … Read more
The shooting of a polar bear has sparked so much anger around the world that expedition cruise operators fear a backlash that could see them banned from the arctic. A global petition has been circulated calling for a ban. And a Facebook poll of Cruise Passenger readers saw 88 per cent of the 520 votes … 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.
