Teresa Ooi 
Cruise is thriving with the number of cruisers in Australasia expected to soar to 1.72 million by 2028 according to the latest report by Cruise Lines International Association.
Engineering experts have reassured the cruise industry that a similar Baltimore catastrophe is unlikely to cripple the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Luxury boutique line, Silversea has broadened its price structure to attract holiday makers looking for last-minute deals and paying voyage only fares – minus flights, transfers and shore excursions.
At 88 years of age, Jacques Pepin has finally decided to “semi-retire” from Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary-focused line. In his place, Oceania has appointed, not one but two Master chefs of France – Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale as executive culinary directors.
World leader in luxury expeditions, French line Ponant will debut new sailings to discover the pristine Antarctic Peninsula to the Falklands including Ross Sea and Chilian Fjords kicking off with the icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot.
MSC’s luxury lifestyle brand, Explora Journeys has commissioned master perfumer Alberto Morillas to create a bespoke scent Mandala Blue to be used in suites and bathroom amenities for guests.
The luxury line is finalising plans to launch its much talked about, immersive Sea And Land Taste (S.A.L.T.) program for guests onboard the Silver Shadow currently on a world cruise in Australia says Philippa Walker, marketing director of Silversea.
The trend among Australians is to travel longer and the Mediterranean is the top destination says Lisa Pile Vice President Sales & General Manager Asia Pacific of one of the world’s most luxurious lines, Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Families and devoted fans of Disney, Pixar and Marvel can embark on magical voyages at sea when Disney Cruise Line sends its latest addition, Disney Adventure to home port in Singapore from next year.
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.
