Azamara is heading back to Venice in 2023

Azamara is heading back to Venice in 2023

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

Ludicrous: How NSW Governement rules meant a family lost their cruise because Lucy, 18 months, wasn’t vaccinated

Ludicrous: How NSW Governement rules meant a family lost their cruise because Lucy, 18 months, wasn't vaccinated

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 cruising is back: here are the best deals

Japan cruising is back: here are the best deals

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

Will Disney Cruise Line save the world’s biggest cruise ship from the scrap heap?

Disney Cruise Line

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

Ruby Princess Class Action trial commences: Here’s what’s being determined

Ruby Princess Class Action trial commences: Here's what's being determined

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

Our new wave season is about to begin – with 46 cruise ships sailing Australia

Cruise from Sydney to Vancouver on Majestic Princess from $151 per person per night

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 word is adventure as Viking takes delivery of Viking Polaris

The word is adventure as Viking takes delivery of Viking Polaris

As expedition cruise continues to rise amongst the cruising landscape, Viking has announced that it’s taken delivery of its second expedition ship, Viking Polaris. Constructed in the heralded Fincantieri shipyard, Viking Polaris made an immediate beeline for Amsterdam, where it will be christened on September 30 by godmother and celebrated polar explorer Ann Bancroft.  The … Read more