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Cities such as Venice, Barcelona, and Marseille have historically been big-ticket items on a European cruise itinerary. But now, local governments have pushed for tighter controls over cruise passenger arrivals during the northern hemisphere wave season. Venice has already made the high-profile decision of banning large cruise ships from docking at its historic centre. This … Read more
Regent Seven Seas has unveiled five new voyages for those looking to sail in luxury over the 2025/2026 season. The 2025/2026 season will also mark Regent have not just more Grand Voyages but also longer and more immersive sailings. “Discerning travellers are continuing to seek longer and more immersive cruise experiences, which is why we … Read more
Ambassador Cruise Line has released its 2024/2025 sailings, offering a range of promotions and early booking offers across sailings in Europe and the Caribbean. The cruise line will also sail to Australia for the first time as part of its inaugural world cruise. The ship will stop in Sydney, Melbourne, Australia, and Fremantle throughout February … Read more
Emerald Sakara, the newest ocean-bound luxury yacht from Emerald Cruises, has floated out to sea for the first time. The yacht is set to welcome guests for the first time on August 5, 2023, and the finishing touches are being put on the opulent interiors before then. Emerald Sakara is the second luxury yacht to … Read more
Viking has announced that it has taken delivery of its newest ocean ship, the Viking Saturn. The ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Italy, with the ship just a couple of weeks off taking guests for the first time. Viking Saturn will have its more formalised and celebratory naming in New York City on June … Read more
Cunard’s ‘Voyage of Sporting Greats’ sails out of Sydney on February 13, 2024, and there will be a wealth of Australian sporting talent and famous historians onboard. The already announced Brett Lee will be joined by AFL hero and Australian of the Year 2014 Adam Goodes, celebrated golfer Karrie Webb, Sunrise sports presenter and renowned … Read more
If you’ve ever stood at your cruise cabin balcony and wondered what would happen if you tossed in a line, you now have an answer. But it comes at a cost. A Carnival cruiser caught in the act by another guest who filmed him reeling in a spotted fish has reportedly been banned for life. … Read more
Nude cruising is a curious corner of the cruising world. Cruise companies like Bare Necessities run cruises that see thousands of people stripping down at sea.
Mary and George Coletti were planning to travel around Europe with their kids and went to an expert travel agent to plot how to spend a few weeks in the Mediterranean after their children leave. After crunching the numbers, they found that cruising was by far the most cost-effective way to travel around Europe during … Read more