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In yet another “huge blow” to the region’s cruise industry, P&O Cruises Australia has announced the cancellation of its 2022 Auckland cruise season, citing the lack of a restart plan in New Zealand. The cancellations affect 21 cruises, and involves the Pacific Explorer. P&O Cruises Australia is part of Carnival Australia, which accounts for seven … Read more
If you’re wanting to cruise overseas, the signs are pointing towards now being the perfect time to get a cheap airfare. Discussions on a cruise resumption in Australia continue to stall and if you’re fed up of waiting, there’s nothing stopping you from jumping on a flight to Europe or the USA and taking an … Read more
A number of luxury cruise lines have stripped the extras from their itineraries in a bid to lure premium and upper premium cruisers. These luxury lines now have more affordable options and savings of up to 40 per cent off. Companies like Silversea are now selling cruises which don’t include parts of your holiday like … Read more
It sounds like something out of a Hollywood movie. A boy and a girl meet on a cruise and they fall madly in love and live happily ever after. Maddison Moses (20), a childcare educator and Sam Brisby (19), who is entering the real estate industry, thought they were just going on a family cruise … Read more
Acclaimed Aussie Chef, TV host and author Matt Moran will be headline the talent onboard for Cunard’s five-day ‘Great Australian Culinary Voyage’ that departs Sydney on January 28, 2023 aboard Queen Elizabeth. Mr Moran will be cooking up a storm onboard with exclusive dishes for passengers, as well as hosting a series of talks and … Read more
While travelling with your family, significant other or friends is always a magical experience, sometimes it just doesn’t work out that way. Maybe your dream travel destinations don’t align with your loved ones, maybe your schedules are conflicting, maybe you want your solo explorer moment. Whatever the reason, setting off across the world with nothing … Read more
Admitting that a cruise restart was still “several months away”, the NSW government met with the cruise industry this week to make good on its premier’s promise to help restart the cruise industry in NSW and Australia. With Australia’s wave season due to start in September, the meeting marks the beginning of a race against … Read more
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line have both relaxed their COVID protocols, with both lines dropping their mask mandates over the coming weeks. Royal Caribbean will no longer require face covering in bars, restaurants, theaters and more from February 14. Royal Caribbean website reads: “We are continually evaluating mask policies as public health standards and … Read more
The Northern Territory will now be allowing expedition cruise ships of up to 350 passengers and crew members to set sail among its waters. This is a large increase on the previous cap for expedition cruising, which only allowed 150 passengers and crew members which will mean lines like Ponant and Silversea will be able … 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.
