Teresa Ooi 
Boutique ship, Caledonian Sky has arrived in Cairns with APT gearing up to launch its Kimberley season on June 11. APT has confirmed that it has all its crew in place and they are currently undertaking the necessary training. The line has also confirmed that it will operate its full Kimberley season until September this … Read more
P&O’s Pacific Dawn has been resurrected as the 1400-passenger Ambience under a new cruise line Ambassador, headed by the UK leadership team from the former Cruise & Maritime Voyages line (CMV) which went into administration last year. Headed by chief executive, Christian Verhounig formerly of CMV, Ambience will debut next year offering short cruises from … Read more
The government is insisting cruise ship operators wanting to sail Australian waters must employ Australians to take on hospitality and other non-specialised jobs, despite a shortage of such staff across the country. The surprise ruling from Australian Border Force is believed to be behind the cancellation of APT’s first Caledonian Sky cruise, which was scheduled … Read more
When you go searching for the astounding Northern Lights, you will discover the joys of husky-sledding pulled by delightful Arctic dogs, meeting the traditional nomads of Scandinavia called the Sami people who are also reindeer herders and riding the famous Flam Railway to the tiny village of Flam. Hurtigruten’s popular 18-day escorted small group journey, … Read more
APT’s much anticipated sailing of the Kimberley onboard MS Caledonian Sky on June 2 has been cancelled because of a shortage of qualified crew. At time of writing, it was unclear what went wrong – with APT claiming it was “an additional issue that we had not expeçted” meaning they were forced to hire 30 … Read more
You will be stunned for words at the unspoilt beauty of Norway’s coastline. Fringed by countless fjords, snow-capped mountains and natural wonders, each season brings its own unique attractions, making coastal Norway a year-round destination. Now you can save up to 10 per cent on the Classic Roundtrip voyage along the Norwegian coast from Bergen … Read more
This is a journey like no other. You will experience the amazing changing landscape of Australia’s Outback on board the legendary Ghan as it meanders from the depths of the south in Adelaide to the tip of the north in Darwin, following in the tracks of pioneering explorers. Train lovers, you will be in seventh … Read more
Royal Caribbean has extended the expiry of its Future Cruise Credits, allowing passengers to rebook cruises sailing up to 30 April 2023. Passengers will now have a greater choice when rebooking their cruises with RCL as they can choose an additional 61 itineraries in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific sailing in 2022 and … Read more
Viking is to offer longer cruise itineraries and extended land tours to satisfy the pent-up desire among travellers wanting to spend more quality time holidaying abroad. Based on its latest survey, Viking said that guests are looking for “longer itineraries, more opportunities to explore and discover a destination and a more in-depth experience .” “On … 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.
