Teresa Ooi 
Aurora Expeditions has unveiled the sleek design of its second purpose-built expedition ship, the Sylvia Earle – and new protection for its passenger deposits. Along with a sneak peak of the new ship, CEO Monique Ponfoort was also able to reassure passengers that the new booking policies were flexible and designed to give them peace … Read more
The breath-taking beauty of New Zealand has always been close to the hearts of Australian cruisers. As the country’s favourite line returns Down Under next year, it will do so with some of the most extraordinary itineraries to the Land of the Long White Cloud. This unhurried corner of the world is what attracts Australian … Read more
Coral Expeditions Australia’s small ship expedition line will have its biggest Kimberley season next year when it offers 40 voyages across three ships. The line’s three Australian flagged and crewed ships, Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer and the new Coral Geographer will offer 10-night expeditions departing Darwin and Broome with passengers able to see Kimberley’s overflowing … Read more
Oceania Cruises, the line that promises some of the most memorable food, wine and champagne experiences you won’t find anywhere else in the world, has unveiled its 2022 Europe and North America collection of 110 itineraries with visits to 10 new ports. The 2022 collection of European and Northern American itineraries will take guests to … Read more
Waddling penguins have always been the bucket list drawcard for curious travellers to the Antarctica. They will brave icy winds and piercing cold of the frozen continent to watch these adorable birds. They come away mesmerised and wanting more. So what is it about these flightless birds that have fascinated travellers all these years? Penguins … Read more
Giant glaciers, frolicking penguins and breaching whales – these are the wonders of Antarctica. The world’s coldest continent is a frozen landscape teeming with fearless wildlife from seals, humpback whales to playful penguins who seem to have no fear of humans at all. It is also the highest and driest continent on the planet. No … Read more
Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of its latest luxury ship, the much anticipated Silver Moon in Italy. The line’s new culinary S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) will debut on the 596-passenger Silver Moon which promises guests an ultimate destination-focused cuisine experience both on-board and ashore. Located on Deck 4, S.A.L.T. will feature S.A.L.T. Kitchen, the … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line chalked up record bookings for Norwegian Spirit’s inaugural summer season Down Under in 2021/22 with more Australians wanting to sail closer to home. “We are seeing an upswing in interest for closer to home sailings on Norwegian Spirit, set to sail a series of immersive Asia, Australia and New Zealand itineraries for … Read more
This is a holiday like no other. Imagine Holidays has put together the perfect ingredients – a 15-night, luxury cruise on Silver Shadow, a seven-day land tour of North island in New Zealand and an amazing rail journey from Napier to Wellington. And the best bit – you get free flights, all-inclusive cruise with butler … 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.
