‘Despacito’ singer Luis Fonsi announced as godfather of Norwegian Viva

NCL Viva

Norwegian Viva will celebrate its new Puerto Rican home through the appointment of a new godfather, Grammy-winning Latin singer Luis Fonsi. The singer of chart-topping ‘Despacito’ will christen the second NCL Prima Class ship on November 28 in Miami.  Mr Fonsi said: “I am so honoured to be named Godfather of NCL’s newest ship, Norwegian … Read more

Disney’s new Australian cruise season is on sale now

Disney New Australian Cruise

Disney’s brand-new Australian season has opened for sale. Demand is expected to be high after by all accounts, the first season has been selling extremely prolifically. Rebecca Mason from Mr. Chocolate Travel said demand for Disney’s first season was unprecedented but she’s anticipating a similar rush for the next installment.  “We’ve had people crying on … Read more

“We’re not going to do a rollercoaster” – Princess reassures loyal guests

Fountain

Princess Cruises this week appeared to respond to concerns from loyal passengers that the line might be about to change course. Princess, one of Australia’s most popular cruise lines and a frequent award winner, traditionally offers a premium, laidback experience quite different to the frenetic waterslide-led family activities aboard Carnival’s fun ships and Royal Caribbean’s … Read more

Viking releases expedition brochure details including new Arctic sailings

Arctic Polar Bear

Viking is expanding its expeditions to the Arctic region, home of the polar bear and an area previously unchartered by the cruise line’s two new adventure ships. The line has just released its 2023 – 2025 expedition brochure, revealing all the adventures that Viking Octanis and Viking Polaris will be taking. Michelle Black, ANZ Managing Director Viking … Read more

Norwegian Sun to replace Norwegian Spirit on Australian sailings

Norwegian Sun cruise ship sailing on the water

Norwegian Sun will be taking over from Norwegian Spirit for its Australian itineraries for the 2024-2025 season after a reshuffle of ships. Norwegian Spirit’s itineraries have all been cancelled, which is not expected to affect planned Australian itineraries but will affect scheduled sailings in Alaska, Hawaii and the South Pacific. The cruise line shared the following statement: … Read more

Royal Caribbean releases first details of Utopia of the Seas

Utopia of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has been scarce with details on new Oasis-class ship Utopia of the Seas, but they have released an initial teaser of what to expect from the new ship. The company wrote on Facebook: “This is the one — for everyone.  Stay tuned for #UtopiaoftheSeas revealed — it all happens Tuesday, June 20.” The … Read more

Best travel insurance revealed as Australians risk huge medical bills

Senior Couple With Bags At Airport

Australian travellers, including cruise passengers, are gambling with their health and could face huge bills because they are cutting back on insurance in order to take the trips of their dreams. According to a survey from Finder, a staggeringly low 37 per cent of Australians said they would take out an insurance policy if they … Read more