Seven lines hit by New Zealand’s bio-blockade as passengers fume Peter Lynch·12 Jan 2023From Carnival to Viking, almost every cruise line has fallen foul of New Zealand’s tough biosecurity regulations about...News·9 Comments·3
Oceania Regatta becomes fifth ship caught by New Zealand bio laws row as talks open to try and end the problem Peter Lynch·7 Jan 2023The Oceania Regatta has become the fifth cruise victim of New Zealand’s biosecurity laws, cancelling two port calls...News·3 Comments·0
Lines promise compensation after three ships fall foul of New Zealand’s tough bio security regulations Peter Lynch·4 Jan 2023Viking Orion arrived in Sydney today after being forced to change itineraries after New Zealand authorities claim to...News·5 Comments·1
Happy New Year to all our readers – here are your favourite stories of 2022 Peter Lynch·31 Dec 2022 By the Editor in Chief of Cruise Passenger and Cruise&Travel Magazine Happy New Year to...News·0 Comments·0
Luxury veteran says Australians now hooked on the finer things in life Peter Lynch·16 Dec 2022Australian cruisers have upgraded to luxury cruise ships as never before, making the local market for no-expense-spared holidays...News·0 Comments·0
Why what happened aboard the cruise ship struck by a “rogue” wave should not deter you from expedition cruising Peter Lynch·7 Dec 2022By Peter Lynch, Editor in Chief Just two weeks ago, I was sailing on Viking Polaris in Antarctica....News·1 Comment·0
Passenger dies after Viking Polaris hit by rogue wave Peter Lynch·3 Dec 2022Expedition ship Viking Polaris has been hit by a freak wave, killing one passenger and injuring four others....News·0 Comments·0
How expedition cruise lines keep you safe Peter Lynch·25 Nov 2022By Peter Lynch, on board Viking Polaris in Antarctica Captain Margrith Ettlin is moving swiftly between the wings...Tips & Advice·0 Comments·0
Video: Dive! Dive! Dive! What’s it really like on an Antarctic submarine? Peter Lynch·24 Nov 2022By Peter Lynch, on board Viking Polaris in the Antarctic Meet Ringo the submarine – and yes, just...News·0 Comments·0
Viking claims discovery of a new island in Antarctica Peter Lynch·20 Nov 2022By Peter Lynch, On board Viking Polaris in Antarctica Viking has claimed to discover a new island in...News·0 Comments·5
Has Viking got the answer to Australia’s crisis over Covid and cruising Peter Lynch·19 Nov 2022By Peter Lynch, Editor in Chief On board Viking Polaris in Antarctica We’re aboard Viking Polaris in Antarctica...News·9 Comments·1
Viking is creating an expedition revolution with the new Viking Polaris Peter Lynch·17 Nov 2022Margrith Ettlin, Viking’s first female captain, is feeling particularly satisfied - the brand new Viking Polaris is flying across the Drake Passage at a racy 17 knots.News·0 Comments·0