Princess Cruises announces wine voyage with Wine Selectors
Princess Cruises has announced a brand new partnership with Wine Selectors. The partnership will result in a four-day wine-cruise on Royal Princess.
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Three year cruise will go ahead on a new ship and higher prices
Life at Sea Cruise’s three-year cruise will now take place on a new and bigger ship, the company has said in a statement.
Regent Seven Seas announces Sarah Faberge will godmother Grandeur
Sarah Faberge, a founding member of the Faberge Heritage Council, will serve as godmother to Seven Seas Grandeur.
Curtis Stone opens doors to new wood-fired concept restaurant in MexicoÂ
Marooma, A Belmond Hotel, Riviera Maya is the new home to a Curtis Stone restaurant. Woodend will become the new hotel’s signature restaurant. The menu is based around wood-fired cuisine, fitting the energy of the beachside location. The recently renovated hotel will return to operation in August, with Woodend as its new major attraction. Guests … Read more
Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s are opening another London location
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is opening its third London location, set to open in the British Capital in 2028. The new building will sit right on London’s South Bank. Guests will enjoy views over St Paul’s Cathedral. Mandarin Oriental Bankside, will be a key part of the larger Bankside Yards development. This development will connect … Read more
Scenic Eclipse II set to have two helicopters in the Kimberley
Scenic Eclipse II is set to be the only ship to sail in the Kimberley with two helicopters onboard when the ultra-luxury yacht begins sailing in the region from May 2024.
Government to change cruise vaccination warning after reader complaints
The Federal government has pledged to change the wording on its official website about cruise ship vaccinations after Cruise Passenger readers complained it was misleading. Cruise Passenger pointed out the discrepancy after readers got in touch with us. They pointed out the Covid and Travel information page states vaccination is not required by the Federal Government … Read more
Parents take kids out of school to beat cruise holiday price hikes
It’s no secret that a cruise holiday during school breaks means double the cost for families. Gayle Doe has been cruising for more than 40 years, with her now-adult children and grandchildren. Ms Doe says one-week cruises with Royal Caribbean during school holidays are generally about $1000 per person more expensive than those outside of … Read more
VIDEO: The world’s largest cruise ship has taken to the seas
Icon of the Seas has successfully completed its first round of sea trials. She will be sailing from Meyer Turku shipyard to the Baltic Sea testing its performance and equipment. With 450 workers onboard, the ship passed its preliminary assessments with flying colours. Icon is set to debut in Miami in January 2024, following its … Read more