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It’s the most prized destination on most cruisers’ bucket lists. The White Continent is becoming the number one aspirational place for many – even though sailing Antarctica can cost $10,000 plus per person, and trips can be physically demanding. The dream destination has always been the domain of small-ship cruise lines with expedition gear – … Read more
Cunard has signed on the dotted line for a partnership with Circa, an Australian contemporary circus company. The best part is that Aussies will get all the fun, with the circus company signing on for a six-week residency while Queen Elizabeth sails into Australia and New Zealand in early 2024. Circa has made waves in … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line’s has revealed they will be returning to Africa after a successful inaugural season in the region. Norwegian Jade sailed the first NCL Africa season and now Norwegian Dawn will be joining the party, with both ships exploring the region between January and March 2024. The majority of itineraries have a strong focus on … Read more
Oceania Cruises Riviera is set to make its maiden visit to Asia in 2024, set to visit destinations such Vietnam, China, Japan, India, Malaysia and more. Fresh off its 2022 refurbishments, the Riviera Asia 2024 season spans across 25 itineraries, with sailings varying greatly in length from 10 to 82 days. One of the blockbuster itineraries … Read more
Australia’s retirement villages and homes are in crisis, with costs rising and staffing levels plummeting. But a new fleet of residential vessels now being built offer a new, cost effective – and much more attractive – solution.  Can cruising the world actually be cheaper than residential retirement living? Florida couple Angelyn and Richard Burk, who … Read more
The papers have been signed for Italy’s T. Mariotti shipyard to go ahead with building a luxury yacht. The new ship is being presented as the first resort at sea. The luxurious vessel, currently dubbed as ‘Project Sama’, is set to be 23,00 gross tons, 600 feet long, and packed in 50 opulent suites. A … Read more
Stan Hoey travelled half way round the world to visit the beautiful fjords of New Zealand aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth. It was a journey that cost him a total of $48,361. But a tough new stance from Biosecurity NZ has meant an important part of his trip of a lifetime is now in ruins. “Queen … Read more
About 10 years ago, Jamie Margolis Ross took her first cruise on Carnival Dream. Now she’s a leading cruise travel agent with a Facebook community of 43,000 people, specialising on parents and mums cruising with kids. Ms Ross’s cruise journey began to appease her now husband Michael, who came from a family keen on cruising. … Read more
It may not seem like everyone’s idea of a shore excursions. But it has proved popular nonetheless. As part of its ‘Take 3 for the Sea’ campaign, Norwegian Cruise Line has taken passengers out on a beach clean-up excursion in Eden, NSW. The ambitious goal of the campaign is to remove 50 million pieces of … Read more