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In a move that will exacerbate the debate on Australia’s vaccination policies for cruise ships, New Zealand has relaxed its rules to allow unvaccinated citizens to sail. Both Australia and New Zealand have no federal requirement for those on cruise ships. But while most of the world has now relented and allowed those who haven’t … Read more
Boutique cruise line Azamara has announced a new promotion on European holidays, offering three-free nights on select European voyages in 2023. Along with the free nights, the cruise line is also offering up to USD$750($1137AUD) onboard credit and 50% savings on one guest. The promotion is valid for a range of 2023 European sailings, with … Read more
Crystal Cruises has announced four ‘Grand Journey’ extended cruises for 2024, headlined by a 68-night Sydney to Singapore sailing. Onboard the 606-guest Crystal Symphony, departing on January 4, 2024, passengers will sail through various destinations in Asia, New Zealand as well as Australia. Some of the highlights include a visit to the Great Barrier Reef … Read more
A letter to guests had a familiar ring. “Please be advised that Grand Princess must complete a thorough hull cleaning in advance of our calls to New Zealand. As a result, we will now overnight in Los Angeles, California, arriving Wednesday, September 27, 2023, and departing Thursday, September 28. “As this will be a service … Read more
The boom in single women cruisers has led lines to consider new ways to make them comfortable – including meet-and-greet sessions, special activities and even the male dance hosts pioneered by one of the world’s top luxury lines. Crystal Cruises, now owned by Abercrombie & Kent and Silversea are returning male companions to their ships … Read more
Last week Cruise Passenger was treated to a shipyard tour of the incredible Icon of the Seas. With a maximum capacity of 7,600 passengers and a crew of 2,350 she will certainly tower over many of the ports she visits. Royal Caribbean, one of the world’s best builders of big ships, is justifiably proud of … Read more
Royal Caribbean will return to China in April 2024, with Spectrum of the Seas set to sail out of Shanghai from April 2024. Spectrum of the Seas will have a range of four and five-night cruises available, with cruises visiting popular ports like Fukuoka, Okinawa, Nagasaki, Osaka and Tokyo. Following the season out of Shanghai, Spectrum will pivot … Read more
Princess has announced the name for its second Sphere Class ship, with the new vessel officially named as Star Princess. Set to start sailing out of the Mediterranean in August 2025, the ship is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. Coming in at 175,500 tons and carrying 4300 guests, the new ship is … Read more
Virgin Voyages newest ship Resilient Lady has said ‘Yamas’ to its first ever homeport in Athens, embarking on its first ever itinerary on May 14. Sailing seven-night roundtrips out of Athens, the ship is finally in operation following nearly a years worth of construction delays. Guests will visit Santorini, Rhodes and Bodrum, as well enjoying a … Read more