Teresa Ooi 
Australia’s small ship pioneer Coral Expeditions will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a one-time only circumnavigation of Australia onboard its new flagship, the Coral Adventurer. The 60-day voyage will depart from Darwin on 7 November 2020 and visit 35 places of significant maritime and cultural heritage that have shaped Australia, many of which are difficult … Read more
Holland America Line may send its newest ship, the Nieuw Statendam to visit Australia with TV personality and ship’s godmother to the ship, Oprah Winfrey onboard. HAL president Orlando Ashford said at the World Leading Cruise Lines summit last weekend on board Majestic Princess he was in the region to assess new ship deployments here. … Read more
Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages has thrown out the traditional cruise dining rule book and will launch groundbreaking restaurants to rival the food scene of world famous cities. Set to disrupt the cruise cuisine industry, Virgin Voyages’ first ship, Scarlet Lady will offer more than 20 restaurants, seaside lounges and casual eateries when she launches in … Read more
Australia’s love of luxury lines has meant the upcoming cruise season is about to see more competition than ever before. And while lines which sport white-gloved butlers and free-flowing champagne would like you to believe money is no object, it certainly is – for passengers, at least. Suddenly the rise of choice means passengers can … Read more
It is cheaper to go on a cruise holiday than to live in Sydney – the country’s most expensive city, according to the latest research. The average Sydneysider pays about $221 in rent every week, according to comparison site, finder.com. Latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the average cost of living … Read more
The country’s biggest cruise operator, Carnival Australia will have a bumper wave season this summer with a record 696 port calls generating more than $500 million in economic activity. Carnival’s cruise season will kick off this Saturday when Princess Cruises’ flagship Majestic Princess arrives to make Sydney her homeport for her maiden six-month season Down … Read more
Unless you bought a stash of US dollars a few weeks back, you’re going to get a shock when you visit your local currency exchange. The battered Aussie is at its lowest level in two years today at around US72 cents. And while most cruise operators buy way in advance and can absorb blips in … Read more
Is Crystal Endeavour the most luxurious ship to visit Australia? She won’t be out for another two years, but already the impressions and information coming from the line are making her sound mouthwateringly ritzy. “Crystal Endeavour will be the largest, most spacious purpose-built polar class expedition yacht in the world, accommodating just 200 guests and … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line will boost its presence in Australia and New Zealand, with Norwegian Jewel returning for a third sailing season in 2019/2020 and Norwegian Jade cruising in Southeast Asia. “It has been a momentous year for Norwegian Cruise Lines on the world stage, with the launch of Norwegian Bliss, followed by some of our … 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.
