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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
Princess Cruises has lifted the curtain on their next generation of sailing, introducing to the world, the new Sun Princess. Sun Princess will house more than 4000 guests, with panoramic views, bustling venues, high tech entertainment and multi-floor dining all part of the package. Currently being constructed at the famous Fincantieri shipyard and set to … Read more
Cruise Passenger reported in June that Disney was coming Down Under. This week the line confirmed the news, sparking a renewed tussle between Disney, Carnival’s so-called Fun Ships and Royal Caribbean’s giant playgrounds on the water. Royal Caribbean sailed with 1,000,000 pre-pandemic and claimed it was 10 per cent of its cruisers. Apply that Australia’s … Read more
When you plan a holiday it can be hard how to piece together all elements of the escape you crave. How to be off grid but not sacrifice luxury, how to escape to nature but still see thriving culture, how to find travel inspiration but also have a unique journey. However, travel experts at Imagine … Read more
As fuel prices, airfares and hotels skyrocket in price across the globe, most types of travel are becoming more and more inaccessible as even COVID savings struggle to cover the cost of a holiday.
While cruise ships have been outlawed from docking in Venice in a bid to curb overtourism, Norwegian Cruise Line seems to have found a loophole. Norwegian Gem anchored itself a bit out of Venice and then put all 1500 passengers into motor boats that took passengers straight into St Mark’s Square and came back to fetch … Read more
Last month, Crystal Cruises was thrown a lifeline by A&K Travel Group Ltd, who purchased two of its ships and the rights to its name. While the finer details are still being worked out, this week it was revealed Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity could both be sailing in 2023, with bookings said to be … Read more
It was the story that turned the tide for cruising in Australia:Â The Coral Princess went from zero to hero in a day after members of her crew and a few passengers caught COVID. Some media outlets chose to headline the story, labelling her “riddled” with the virus and claiming it as a major outbreak. … Read more
If you want a month-long cruise that takes you all the way from the magic of the Mediterranean to the wonders of Western Australia, Cunard and Imagine Holidays have the journey for you. ‘Sensational Barcelona and Sumptuous Cunard Voyage to Fremantle’ is Imagine Holidays latest cruise offering and if you’re craving some cuisine, culture and … 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.
