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

Princess goes mega – with the biggest ever Sun Princess ship

The new Sun Princess launching in 2024

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

Disney sets sights on Australia’s 120,000 cruising kids – here’s what to expect

Disney sets sights on Australia's 120,000 cruising kids - here's what to expect

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