Tallis Boerne Marcus 
James Michael Grimes fell off a Carnival Cruise ship last week off the Gulf of Mexico, however, he lives to tell his extraordinary tale. The 28-year-old was on Carnival Valor with 18 family members, all set to celebrate Thanksgiving, when Mr Grimes went to use a restroom at around 11pm and never returned. An estimated … Read more
Oceania Cruises has announced a Grand Voyage itinerary, set to start sailing in October 2023 for 33 days from Venice to Barcelona. Marina will take guests across the Mediterranean, with a focus on immersion in the region with 28 unique ports across the journey. If you can’t quite spare yourself 33 days, you can also … Read more
In week that has seen a Cunard ship turned away from Indonesia and a Princess ship switch from Newcastle to Melbourne, Covid continues to plague the cruise industry’s attempts to return to normality. Inconsistent government policies mean itineraries are being changed last minute, port-to-home transport is being cancelled and Covid-positive passengers are being kept onboard … Read more
Sydney is fast becoming a luxury hotel lover’s dream with high-end brands stamping their mark on the city with their new openings, writes Tallis Boerne Marcus. As more and more premium hotels grace Sydney’s skyline, it’s clear the city is shaping up as one of the world’s best destinations for a luxury hotel stay. With … Read more
A 28-year-old man who fell off a cruise ship has been rescued after 15 hours at sea. After cruising on Carnival Valor in the Gulf of Mexico the man went missing after going to use the toilet at a bar. Around 15 hours later he was spotted and rescued about 30 kilometres off the coast … Read more
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth was set to port in Bali on November 28, but was denied entry by authorities in Bali due to the level of COVID transmission on the ship. Cunard said in a statement: “Unfortunately, due to the ongoing rise in community transmission across Australia and this being reflected on various cruise lines, we’re unable … Read more
It’s the age-old question that once plagued cruisers. What should I wear onboard my cruise?
With Black Friday sales upon us, there’s no better time to book a cruise and why not make it an adventurous one? Hurtigruten Expeditions is offering 50% off second traveller costs across a range of itineraries from voyages across the icy Antarctica to the barking sea lions of the Galapagos and so much more. This … Read more
Oceania Cruises renowned for serving the finest cuisine at sea is returning to Australian waters with Regatta spending her summer season Down Under. Regatta which has recently undergone a renovation, touched down in Darwin earlier this month on the way to Asia and is now returning for more Aussie voyages, visiting ports such as Kangaroo Island, … 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.
