As Discovery Princess turns four – why are the other cruise ships in Australia so old?
Last week, Discovery Princess, who is close to wrapping up her first and only Australian season, celebrated her fourth birthday.
Last week, Discovery Princess, who is close to wrapping up her first and only Australian season, celebrated her fourth birthday.
The lack of variety has led cruisers to look overseas for alternative and fresh itineraries, according to comments on Cruise Passenger and social media.
Royal Caribbean’s beach club at Lelepa is still consulting with locals and has yet to complete its environmental impact statement, despite a glossy video and sales campaign.
The new development is part of a $200 million “big ships” development project, with the new international cruise terminal set to open from March 2027.
As the cost of living crunch hits travel, families are discovering the cruise advantage. Not only is it more relaxed, it’s also way better value than a resort.
Loyal passengers are backing Carnival Encounter despite early criticism after its refurbishment. While the rollout wasn’t perfect, many guests say the ship still delivers a fun, family-friendly holiday with strong service, great entertainment and excellent value for money.
It’s been confirmed that Celebrity Cruises will also be visiting Royal Caribbean’s new private destination at Lelepa.
Regent Seven Seas has released the details for its 2029 world cruise, with the luxurious Seven Seas Mariner set to visit 31 countries across all seven continents.
Many Australians who had a planned summer of travel in Europe have seen their plans thrown into disarray due to the USA’s war on Iran in the Middle East.