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Cruise Passenger’s Celebrity Cruises contest winner was in no doubt about how happy the prize had made her. “OMG! I am so over the moon right now!” Effie was understandably excited. She had just found out she had won an Australian or New Zealand cruise of her choice worth up to $7,996. She’ll be aboard … Read more
Are cruise ships safe from pirates? While piracy still exists, the cruise industry is well-prepared, using robust protocols and cutting-edge tools to ensure safe navigation through vulnerable regions.
Hundreds of Venice residents took to the waters in protest at the weekend after the 92,000 tonne MSC Orchestra sailed into the city centre, despite the government previously announcing a ban on large cruise ships entering the famous lagoon. The move, which had many in the cruise industry shaking their heads at the timing, may … Read more
It just wouldn’t be a cruise without a buffet. And now all signs are pointing towards the gut-busting dining sensation being back. The buffet has had a chequered career on cruise ships, with a fade out in the last decade after research showed women associated those tempting rows of cakes and cooked meats with weight … Read more
It was supposed to be a proud photo of a young staff member at Royal Caribbean. Ukranian Anna Chubuk is one of the line’s first ‘One Metre Monitors’, on board to remind guests to keep their masks on and stick to other safety protocols. Royal Caribbean posted the picture you can see with this article … Read more
If you feel like COVID stole your ability to adventure, Hurtigruten’s unbelievable 93-day cruise spanning Alaska, the Caribbean, the Northwest Passage, Greenland, the Panama Canal, South America and Antarctica will allow you to catch up in style. This epic journey was announced alongside another amazing itinerary: a 66-day expedition from the Arctic to Antarctica. Hurtigruten … Read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) has suspended its 2021/2022 Seven Seas Explorer season in Asia-Pacific, delaying the vessel’s Australian debut. RSSC’s CEO Jason Montague has confirmed that the line’s return to service plan would lead to the cancelling of the planned Australian season. On the plus side, the line’s moves mean the entire Regent Seven … Read more
An Aussie gym brand is to feature on the latest Celebrity luxury mega ship alongside Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop. The news came as the line announced a major wellness program including specialised F45 gym classes designed to make you “physically, mentally and spiritually content”. The ship will also feature a ‘Women in Wellness’ initiative, more than … Read more
Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Dream Cruises were among a list of lines announcing plans to restart sailing in an exciting week of positive news for cruise fans. The flurry of positive statements has come as vaccine roll-out progress and regulations relax across the world, and talk of vaccine passports are beginning to firm … 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.
