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Angelyn Burk first stepped onto a cruise ship in 1992 with Royal Caribbean – and like so many in the cruise community, she never looked back. Fast-forward to present day and Ms Burk has retired from her job as an accountant, with plans to live out the majority of the rest of her days on … Read more
With just 10 days to go before the first cruise carrying fare-paying passengers leaves from Sydney, bookings are skyrocketing and those in the industry say cruises are flying off the shelves. Having been denied the chance to cruise close to home for so long, the experts say many Aussies are opting to cruise domestically. And … Read more
The administrators for Crystal Cruises have begun to auction off cruise ship equipment and various other items. With the auction set to begin in May, you can expect to see casino machines, artworks, end tables and more up for sale. There’s also more than 70 chairs, computer monitors, promotional gift items and plenty more being … Read more
The arrival of P&O’s Pacific Explorer on Monday signals a beacon of shining hope for Australia’s stagnant cruise industry. It’s been two long years since we have seen an international ship grace our shore. And when she sails through Bradley’s Head into Sydney Harbour, it will herald the resumption of cruise Down Under. Three Sydney … Read more
When Genting Cruise Lines went into administration and took luxury line Crystal Cruises and the Asian premium brand Dream Cruises with it, it was a natural to look back over the line’s incredible itineraries and amazing journeys. However, as the nostalgic gaze wears off, very real problems have emerged for customers of the lines. Many … Read more
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
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.
