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Shortly after Pacific Explorer christened the new Brisbane cruise terminal, Princess Cruises Coral Princess is joining the fun today. It will be the first ever ship to be homeported out of the new terminal and the first of Princess Cruises’s MedallionClass vessels to sail in Australian waters. And already, according to the Princess website, the … Read more
Angry cruisers are accusing the insurance industry of “ageism” as many give up the quest for a policy they can afford and abandon cruise plans. As a flood of emails, messages and comments arrived at Cruise Passenger on Facebook and on cruisepassenger.com.au, it became clear that many lifelong cruisers are resigning themselves to not being … Read more
Princess Cruises have announced a new premium add-on package that includes top-shelf drinks, multi-device WiFi, specialty dining and more to lure cruisers back to he sea. The premium cruise line has massive savings on its Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages. The Princess Plus package includes a Plus Beverage Package where guests can get drinks … Read more
Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages is teaming up with celebrity icon Jennifer Lopez, to give away 1000 cruise cabins to lucky winners. Having recently taken on the role of Virgin Voyages Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer, Ms Lopez is now giving away 1000 cruises out of Miami or Barcelona. You can enter right now on the … Read more
Italian ship-builder Fincantieri has floated out Explora I, set to lead the fleet for new cruise line Explora Journeys. Owned by MSC Cruises, luxury brand Explora Journeys is set to take to the seas next May, when Explora I sails on an 11-night Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona to Athens. If you’re onboard you can expect … Read more
Holland America Line’s new ship Rotterdam was treated to a royal welcoming in the city she was named after. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands was in attendance as the ships godmother, officially naming the vessel in front of a decorated list of guests, including the CEO of Carnival Arnold Donald and Lord … Read more
Saudi Arabia, the Middle-Eastern powerhouse, is turning its eyes towards the cruise industry and spending billions of dollars upgrading its cruise hub and infrastructure. And in an interesting move, the country is eyeing off purchasing luxury line Seabourn, which is currently owned by the Carnival Corporation. Reports from America say the cruise giant is in … Read more
Exorbitant insurance premiums and complicated policies are making it harder for older cruisers to set off on their beloved holidays. Last week, after Cruise Passenger highlighted the problem, thousands of readers read the story and many got in touch about their own personal situation. Cruise Passenger reader 76-year-old Steve Snell is a long-time cruiser, currently with … Read more
When Cruise Passenger reported on a growing trend among retirees to spend their time at sea, we were unprepared for the huge rush of interest our story would cause. Over 70,000 readers clicked shared and commented on the article, which talked to couples who were actually doing it. Many asked the questions Barbara did: I … 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.
