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The new Crystal Cruises is offering credit to former passengers who lost money after the luxury line shut down under the previous ownership of Genting Hong Kong. When the line shut down last year, more than USD$100 million ($150 million AUD) was still owed to cruisers and travel agents. Purchased by luxury touring group, Abercrombie … Read more
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The Eastern Seaboard Protocols, which have been dictating Australian cruise COVID practices for two years, could be dropped shortly. A review of national and state regulations is set to begin, according to Jeff Gillies, Commercial Director of Coral Expeditions. “We understand that there may be some updates to the national and state regulations in the month … Read more
Silver Endeavour, dubbed by Silversea as “the world’s most luxurious expedition ship”, is set to undergo refurbishments to coat on even more luxury. Following its debut season in Antarctica, the new ship is heading towards San Giorgio del Porto shipyard in Genova, for enhancements that include 10 new suites. Following extra demand for the ships … Read more
Great cruise itineraries transform your days of exploring into timeless memories that will forever live entwined with your heart. Great cruise ships make your sea days every bit as good. Celebrity Beyond sells itself as the ultimate European holiday, and it makes a very convincing case. With a range of itineraries across Europe, you can … Read more
The Crown Princess is set to become the biggest ever cruise ship to homeport year-round in Australia. The 3080-passenger Crown Princess will be homeporting in Sydney from next October onwards, right up until she embarks on a 113-night world cruise, before coming right back to Sydney. The news comes as Princess announces its deployments for next … Read more
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas, fresh off announcing the first Fabergé egg at sea for the Seven Seas Grandeur, has now revealed details of two spotlight voyages in collaboration with the celebrated jewellery brand. These sailings will provide the guests with a unique immersion into the Fabergé brand and story, with masterclasses, exclusive shore … Read more
Explora Journeys, a new lifestyle brand by the MSC Group, has shown off the designs for its new Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences on board of Explora I. Explora I is set to be the first of six luxury ships for the brand and will set sail for the first time in July this year. The … Read more
Princess Cruises have announced their sailing schedule for 2024/2025 for Australia and New Zealand, which includes the longest world cruise ever to sail out of Australia. Also announced is the deployment of three ships set to be sailing on our shores, Royal Princess and Crown Princess will call Sydney home, while Diamond Princess will alternate between Brisbane … 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.
