Teresa Ooi 
When Stephen and Judith Medcalf joined the Viking Sky to see the Northern Lights in Norway, they were looking for some rest and relaxation after a close relative’s death. Instead, they had one of the scariest experiences of their lives, winched from the heaving decks of the ship after she lost power in a storm … Read more
Spurred by a soaring interest in vegan dishes, luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has jumped on the bandwagon to debut an extensive array of innovative plant-based cuisine on menus across its fleet in October. More than 200 gourmet, vegan dishes will be offered at breakfast, lunch and dinner to meet the evolving taste of … Read more
12 sins that can make your cruise a misery – here’s how to avoid them Published by Teresa Ooi Published on 16 May 2019 CaIt’s the commonest question in chatrooms and on advice sites: how should I behave on my first cruise? There are often hundreds, if not, thousands of passengers on today’s megaliners. So … Read more
Enfant terrible and MasterChef extraordinaire Marco Pierre White sat down for a chat with Teresa Ooi. “The simplest dish, cooked well and using great local ingredients, will create love round the dining table.” So says Marco Pierre White, the original bad boy of British cooking. He was the youngest-ever chef to be awarded three Michelin … Read more
Moroccan scholar Ibn Battuta said: “Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a story teller.” This was how Seabourn President Richard Meadows described how well-heeled guests would feel when they cruise on the ultra-luxury expedition ship, Seabourn Venture. The latest expedition vessel launches on the chilly waters of Arctic and Antarctica in mid-2021, and … Read more
When Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas returns to Australia for the 2019/20 wave season, she’ll be sporting a different outfit. She’ll be decked out with new rides and activities like the SkyPad, a simulated trampoline ride, new waterslides and much more. If you’ve cruised aboard Voyager of the Seas and think you’ve done it … Read more
There is no doubt Game of Thrones has spun the spotlight on Croatia – tens of thousands of fans have visited Dubrovnik in the past two years. But while you won’t find King’s Landing – you will find some of the most beautiful water locations – and one of the most amazing fleets of small … Read more
Fresh from undergoing a US$50 million facelift, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Joy is making her way to Alaska for her inaugural season. Originally designed for the Chinese cruise market, Norwegian Joy initially called Shanghai and Beijing (Tianjin) home when she debuted in 2017. Joy will now be homeported in North America – in Alaska for … Read more
Australia’s love affair with ocean cruising continued last year – albeit at a slower pace, with 1.35 million taking a holiday on the high seas. The number represented an increase of just 0.9 per cent over the previous year, with Sydney’s continuing capacity problems blamed by industry leaders who pointed to much bigger growth figures … 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.
