Peter Lynch 
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
It’s a tragic reminder that adventure cruising means encroaching on a world that is not ours alone. Scientists predict that polar bears could be extinct in the wild by 2100. https://t.co/9JyORMPIE8 — The Dodo (@dodo) July 30, 2018 When guards from the MS Bremen shot a wild polar bar in the Arctic between Norway and … Read more
It’s like travelling at the pointy end of the plane for days on end with no jet lag! Cunard’s legendary Queens Grill suites are on all three ships in the iconic fleet. And it’s first class all the way. Not only will you experience the very best this extraordinary line has to offer, but you … Read more
The NSW government has today ruled out Garden Island as an option to ease the pressure on Sydney Harbour as the cruise industry continues to grow. Instead, Port Botany’s Molineaux Point or Yarra Bay will be the choices for a new terminal. According to The Sunday Telegraph, the move comes after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull … 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.
