Teresa Ooi 
Australia is emerging from lockdown – with the exception of Western Australia and Tasmania, most states should be open for travel by July 20. Our tourism operators are also coming out of hibernation, with great deals for your next short break. From spa and wellness retreats to tropical getaways, here are some of the best … Read more
Viking, the “thinking person’s cruise” line has launched its seventh ocean ship, the 930-passenger Viking Venus in Italy. Scheduled to debut early next year, Viking Venus will spend her maiden season sailing in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. The traditional floating out ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy yesterday. “As the world … Read more
Some international cruise lines are resuming operations sooner than expected, with expedition leader, Hurtigruten, one of the first lines to return to the seas on 16 June. The line will kick start its summer season with the classic Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen itinerary onboard the 900-passenger MS Finnmarken for local cruisers with prices starting from $4982 per person … Read more
MSC Cruises has halted all cruises until 1 August as global pandemic restrictions continue to pose challenges to the travel industry. Passengers who are affected by cancelled cruises up to 31 July this year will receive a 125 per cent future cruise credit to rebook their cruise holiday on any MSC ship up to the … Read more
Cruise lines are slashing fares by up to 70 per cent in a concerted effort to attract passengers back to holiday on the high seas post COVID-19 pandemic. Blue Lagoon Cruises is offering 70 per cent off on its three, four and seven day cruises in Fiji Islands for the first 70 passengers who book … Read more
Silversea has taken delivery of Silver Origin, a ship specifically designed for the delicate but beautiful environment of the Galapagos Islands. The luxury line has also announced an exciting lineup of 86 new voyages in 2021 and 2022 – including two ships sailing 12 deeper and more immersive Australasian itineraries. Journeys in Asia are also … Read more
Expedition cruise line Hurtigruten will be one of the first lines to return to the oceans when it starts itineraries on the stunning Norwegian coast this month with a raft of new health protocols. The line will kick start its summer season on June 16 with the classic Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen itinerary onboard the 900-passenger MS Finnmarken … Read more
Hawaii tourism experts are predicting cruising won’t resume until the second half of next year, according to a new tourism report. In a grim post-COVID-19 prediction, a report by the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism said: “No cruise visitors until the second half of 2021. It will take six years for visitor arrivals … Read more
River lines will be first off the ranks to cruise European and American waterways from next month as more companies unveil stringent, new health and safety procedures. Avalon Waterways is the latest river line to reveal mandatory temperature screening for guests and luggage disinfection before embarkation. Avalon will also reduce the number of guests 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.
