Teresa Ooi 
Australians’ love affair with cruising continues unabated. And now that many have tried the local options, more cruisers are venturing further afield. The fly-cruise holiday, that features a stop-over and pre-and post cruise activities, is tempting. Europe and the Mediterranean remain the most popular long-haul destinations, followed closely by Asia and Alaska. The beauty, history … Read more
French luxury line Ponant has lined up a series of new cruises to Asia in 2021 taking in magnificent UNESCO world heritage sites and idyllic islands from India, Sri Lanka, Japan to the Philippines. The line’s Asian itinerary includes a 13-day epic crossing of the Bay of Bengal on board Le Laperouse from 10 to … Read more
Viking Orion is scheduled to return to Sydney and Auckland where she will homeport for the summer season – her second year in a row. Orion will offer eight local cruises over three months when she arrives in Darwin on 15 December before sailing to Sydney on 27 December. She will then sail six 15-day … Read more
It is going to be big year for luxury cruises in 2021. And the continuing strength of the luxury cruise market means passengers are booking further and further ahead. The year will usher in new, innovative super-elegant ships heading to exotic, exciting and remote parts of the world. On the cards are the launch of … Read more
Coral Expeditions will launch its domestic cruise season with a collection of Australia’s Coastal Wilderness voyages in 2021. The diverse range of itineraries will include Cape York, Arnhem Land, Torres Straits, Ningaloo, remote islands of Western Australian coastline as well as Kimberley and Tasmania. “Australian expeditions are in our DNA and these pristine shores and … Read more
Boutique luxury line, Seabourn will return to Australia and New Zealand next month for the summer season making maiden calls to Portland, Hobart, Kangaroo Island, Adelaide, Airlie Beach and Brisbane. Its two luxury ships, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Sojourn will also calls at sheltered coves and hidden harbours Down Under that larger vessels cannot access. … Read more
British billionaire, Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages has unveiled a second cruise ship, Valiant Lady to debut in May 2021. The sister ship to Scarlet Lady which will launch in the Caribbean in March next year, Valiant Lady will sail seven-night itineraries in the Mediterranean. Valiant Lady will homeport just steps away from Las Rambles at … Read more
Royal Caribbean is going bold and big in Europe for its northern hemisphere summer itineraries in 2021. With seven RCI ships cruising Europe, the line will visit a range of destinations including fairytale castles and captivating cathedrals in Denmark, lavender fields in France and fjord-filled panoramas in Norway. Anthem of the Seas will return to … Read more
Forget the queues, crowds and rush at airports. Instead, sit back and enjoy a holiday on rail where traffic jams are swapped for stunning scenery and cramped airlines seats are exchanged for a luxurious carriage. This is the art of train journeys. Historically, trains were an essential mode of transport. These days many overlook the … 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.
