Royal Caribbean’s Eden snub “sad” – but the town that loves cruise is still a big hit with passengers
The tiny of town Eden on NSW’s South Coast of only around 3500 people punches well above its weight in the cruising world.
The tiny of town Eden on NSW’s South Coast of only around 3500 people punches well above its weight in the cruising world.
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.