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When we asked our readers what the biggest concern they had about booking a foreign cruise last month, we were surprised by the reply. It wasn’t the fear of catching COVID. It was the difficulty of getting travel insurance. A quarter of readers put problems with getting travel insurance as the number one reason they … Read more
After two years of industry-crushing lockdowns and working on more than 1,200 cancellations, Belle Goldie, owner of iTravel Penrith (left in picture) was desperate to fight the government’s cruise ban. She created a lobby group for agents and decided to collate their stories of hardship and heartache, and send their pleas to the Dan Tehan, … Read more
The Pacific Explorer is steaming towards Singapore before arriving in Australia for the first trial cruises from Sydney to Brisbane next month, while cruise fans are booking the best deals they can find as fast as they come up. While state governments have still to finalise the exact protocols in talks with Cruise Lines International … Read more
Spirits are flying high as Australia braces for a Kimberley season that will mark the return of international vessels, the opening of WA borders and things finally looking up for cruise after two years. Jeff Gillies Commercial Director at Coral Expeditions says there’s energy in the air. “The mood is amazing. We’ve got about 3,000 … Read more
There are some natural phenomena so spectacular that you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone that doesn’t one day dream of seeing them. The unwavering currents of Victoria Falls, the boundless hectares of the Himalayas, the endless endemic wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. However, maybe the most revered of all, is Aurora Borealis, or as it’s … Read more
In the past we’ve been slowly become content with run-of-the-mill travel experiences, that familiar trip down to the coast, that regular hotel you always stay at, but Imagine Holidays wants you to dream bigger. Picture the iconic, stretching red sands of Australia’s Red Centre and the enchanting aura of Uluru, but instead of stopping there, … Read more
If there was any doubt about whether Australians would embrace the return of their cruise ships, it would have been dispelled this week as we celebrated news of deployments and itineraries from Carnival Australia and Royal Caribbean. P&O Australia was so excited the line’s new boss Marguerite Fitzgerald flew to Europe to front a video … Read more
Ponant’s yacht Le Ponant, will explore the Seychelles with 11 different scheduled departures across the winter season in 2022/2023. Le Ponant will be sailing fresh off of a makeover, now packing in only 16 staterooms, creating a more intimate and personalised experience. Running as roundtrips from Mahe, the itineraries will be nine-nights and explore a … Read more
Silversea’s newest addition, Silver Dawn will officially welcome its first guests on April 1 when she becomes the 10th ship in the line’s fleet. Leading up to this date Silversea has revealed the details of Silver Dawn’s Otium wellness program, a balanced indulgence rooted in Roman lifestyle. Barbara Muckermann, Silversea’s Chief Commercial Officer said: “With … Read more