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.
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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
Aussie cruise icon The Orion returns to our waters
The National Geographic Orion makes a triumphant return to Australian waters. When industry legend, Sarina Bratton formed Orion Expedition Cruises in 2024, the MV Orion became an icon as our first local luxury expedition ship. But luxury expedition cruising is a tough, competitive business, and eventually American brand Lindblad Expeditions bought over Orion. Now nearly … Read more
The three days of the week when you can save 2% on airfares
Flights prices have soared and experts say that high fares are here to stay. Travellers are looking to cut down on flight costs wherever possible. Particularly as budgets are stretched, especially from Australia to Europe. Flight hacks will continue to be necessary with high prices set to stick around. Alexander Irving, European transport analyst at … Read more
Captain Cook Cruises promises high end itineraries aboard MS Caledonian Sky
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has purchased MS Caledonian Sky. And she is promising brand new high-end expedition cruising. The purchase represents an elevation of expedition cruising in Fiji. MS Caledonian Sky offers a level of luxury and facilities not yet seen in the region. The boutique, expedition ship MS Caledonian Sky which is known to sail … Read more
Families hit by cruise vaccine rule as regulators refuse review
At the height of the pandemic, only those who suffered medical complaints or kids were exempted from vaccines. Now some of those kids are tweens – and are still subject to Australia’s continuing cruise ban for those who have yet to be jabbed.
Paul and Michelle saved $30,000 by getting married on a cruise ship
For devout cruisers, a ship is a place for love and connection. Many cruisers even take this to the next level and get married or renew their vowels on board. A cruise ship wedding means taking your vows in your happy place, an ocean backdrop. And when the ceremony ends, you’re already on your honeymoon. … Read more