Coral Princess: how cruise passengers ended a media beat up

NSW Health says Coral Princess passengers were likely infected before getting onboard

It was the day – finally – when the real people who matter got their say.  As Coral Princess sailed into Sydney Harbour with 118 COVID cases on board, the Breakfast TV hosts were already fulminating. Chief among them was Channel Nine’s Karl Stefanovic: “It’s Ruby Princess 2.0″ …”How could this be allowed to happen”…he … Read more

NSW Health says Coral Princess passengers were likely infected before getting onboard

NSW Health says Coral Princess passengers were likely infected before getting onboard

A NSW Health statement has said that the passengers who are infected with COVID on the Coral Princess, likely contracted COVID before actually getting onboard. The statement reads: “While a small number of passengers have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since boarding the Coral Princess, their infections were most likely acquired prior to boarding and they subsequently … Read more

P&O Cruises set for historic first journey back to New Zealand and Fiji

P&O Australia is set to close by 2025.

Pacific Explorer made history when it was the first international cruise ship to return to Australian shores, but it’s not done with its history making season. As reported in Cruise Passenger at the start of the month, the Port of Auckland is planning a big Kiwi welcome with water cannon and crowds. She’ll now be … Read more

Norwegian Cruise Line heads back Down Under with a brand new Spirit

Norwegian Cruise Line heads back Down Under with a brand new Spirit

The return of Norwegian Cruise Line to Australia and New Zealand means plenty of fun. And as the only cruise line to sail Hawaii year-round, the line also offers international options for Aussies looking to book their summer cruises. continues to thrive around the world, treating cruisers to sensational itineraries across Africa, Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean, … Read more

Oceania Cruises is making it easier for you to go solo

Oceania Cruises is making it easier for you to go solo

Luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises, has announced the addition of more dedicated staterooms for solo travellers.  Four of Oceania’s ships will now feature 15 solo Oceanview Staterooms, starting with Regatta on September 25, 2022, this represents Oceania Cruises extending a hand to the solo traveller. Howard Sherman, President & CEO of Oceania Cruises said: “One … Read more

Would you drink this US$5000 cocktail on Disney Wish?

Would you drink this US$5000 cocktail on Disney Wish?

The new Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Wish is bringing the spectacular, with everything from $7000 cocktails to new themed suites. The cocktail in question is called the ‘Kaiburr Crystal’ and Disney have confirmed its existence and price point, but its ingredients remain a mystery. Many people on social media have reported asking staff about … Read more