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After 946 days without docking in the land of the long white cloud, Celebrity Cruises is finally back in New Zealand. It also marks Celebrity Eclipse’s first appearance in the country and the third ship to return to New Zealand since the pandemic. Celebrity Eclipse has just arrived in Auckland after a transpacific sailing from … Read more
Azamara has announced that the cruise line is returning to Venice, with April 3, 2023, pencilled in as the return date to the beautiful canal city. The return will come as part of Azamara’s 12-night ‘The Best of the Med Voyage’. Mike Pawlus, Azamara’s Director of Strategic Itinerary & Destination Planning said: “Thanks to our … Read more
After many delays, The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection’s ship Evrima will finally take to the seas, set to take to the water on October 15. Evrima is a luxurious vessel, taking on a yacht-like appearance despite its 10-deck interior. The decor is as elegant as you’d expect from Ritz Carlton, with luxury furnishings dotting the interior … Read more
The government has eased its vaccination requirements after a family had to scrap their holiday because a quota meant their 18-month-old baby needed to be vaccinated. The Timoteo family were booked on a cruise on Carnival Splendor with two parents and two children fully vaccinated, but a third 18-month-old child was unvaccinated. Only days before … Read more
Japan is reopening for tourism and cruisers are wasting no time locking in their spots for the next season of Japanese cruising. According to those in the know on Japan Cruise, bookings and enquiries have spiked since the announcement with some ships already filling up fast. Michelle Levin of My Cruise Concierge said: “We have … Read more
Disney Cruise Line is reportedly considering the purchase of Global Dream, previously ordered by Genting Hong Kong to become part of Dream Cruises fleet in 2024. The reported Disney Global Dream purchase comes after Dream Cruises ceased operations earlier this year when their parent company Genting Cruise Lines went into administration. German Lawyer Christoph Morgen has … Read more
The Federal Court trial for the Ruby Princess Class Action suit has begun, with the court set to determine whether Princess and Carnival Cruises could have known they were putting passengers at risk when they allowed the Ruby Princess to sail at the start of the pandemic, and whether or not they owed the passengers … Read more
This summer Australia will be home to 46 international cruise ships, including some of the best and biggest in the business. More luxury ships from lines like Regent Seven Seas, Ponant, Viking, Oceania, Cunard and Seabourn are set to visit from October to March next year. And between P&O Australia, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Carnival … Read more
The world in turmoil isn’t good news, but it could be a boon to those booking a cruise – particularly if you are choosing one for next year or the year after. But you need need to pick the right destination. The UK and Japan are looking good. America not so much. The British Pound … 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.
