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Solo female travellers – including cruisers – are overtaking families as Flight Centre’s leading customers, according to the company’s insights reports. Lauren Brown, a Travel Expert and Team Leader at Flight Centre Forster says among solo women travelling, there’s a particular interest towards cruising. “We are seeing a lot of women asking about solo travel, … Read more
The New South Wales, Victorian, and Queensland governments have quashed any hope that unvaccinated cruisers will be allowed to sail in Australia. A heated debate among Cruise Passenger readers started the dialogue, with some asking the question directly to the state bodies. In a poll posted to Cruise Passenger’s Facebook Group, 76% answered that unvaccinated … Read more
Sydneysiders aren’t being deterred by the summer coming to a close, with twice as many ships set to sail this off-season compared to last. Those in the industry say this represents a significant milestone in the return of cruise. Port Authority of NSW CEO, Captain Philip Holliday said: “NSW claimed $3.3 billion out of Australia’s … Read more
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
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
