Teresa Ooi 
Spain is opening its borders to overseas tourists this month – but is maintaining its ban on cruise ships calling at any Spanish port. One of the most popular destinations for Mediterranean cruise itineraries, Spain banned cruise ships three months ago to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Spain played host to more than 10 million … Read more
Luxury line, Scenic has unveiled hidden wonders of European river cruises for 2021 including two new culinary itineraries in France. The French gastronomic itineraries include Tastes of Southern France on the Rhone and Flavours of Bordeaux on the Garonne. Highlight of the journey will be a dinner prepared by Michelin-starred chef Didier Goiffon and a … Read more
It’s a girl – delivered 37,000 feet in the air. When a passenger on board an Emirates flight, went into labour, two Carnival Cruise Line nurses, Christine Anne and John helped deliver a healthy baby girl. The newborn has been named Sky. The two crew members from the cruise ship Carnival Breeze, were being repatriated … Read more
Thirty- four years ago, Paul Hogan’s iconic movie Crocodile Dundee put Kakadu National Park on the world’s travel map. Next month, when Northern Territory borders reopen on 17 July, Australians can once again visit the park and have it all to themselves. Kakadu National Park covers a vast 20,000 sq km, encompassing an amazing eco-system … Read more
The sprawling national parks, crystal clear waters, white beaches and seaside accommodation of Port Stephens has long attracted Sydneysiders looking for a weekend getaway. Port Stephens is a lazy three-hour drive north of the city. Thrill seekers, families and couples of all ages will find a raft of activities to keep themselves busy. But the … Read more
There is much confusion over when international lines will return and cruise in Australian seas. The Federal Government’s official ban on foreign cruise vessels entering local waters ends on 17 September. So what do the cruise lines say about when they’ll be back? Carnival Cruise Line said it will resume cruising when it is safe … Read more
Expedition line, Hurtigruten and luxury cruise company, Ponant have introduced new COVID-Safe measures across their fleet of ships. Hurtigruten has halved its passenger capacity on its ships to allow for social distancing for its summer sailings which restarted on 16 June. Passengers will have their temperatures checked before embarkation and temperature screening cameras have been … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have extended the suspension of sailings until 30 September. All itineraries across the three brands embarking between 1 August to 30 September will now be cancelled. However, the cancelled voyages exclude Seattle-based Alaska voyages on Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Bliss scheduled to depart in September. … Read more
One of Australia’s leading travel agencies, Helloworld, has changed its trading agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line in a row over its refund policy. Helloworld’s CEO Andrew Burnes claimed the line asked the agency to pay for cancelled cruises in full before it could get a refund. The agency has “nearly $4 million outstanding in deposits … 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.
