Paspaley Pearl

Paspaley launches expedition line with its 30-guest Paspaley Pearl yacht

Paspaley, Australia’s biggest producer of fine pearls, is set to relaunch its bid to create a luxury cruise product using its yacht, Passpaley Pearl. Maintaining it was launching a “uniquely Australian-owned, immersive expedition cruise venture”, the line announced it was in partnership with Sarina Bratton AM, a former chair of Ponant Explorations Group. Bratton and ... Read more

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Paul Gauguin Itineraries

Ponant gives the Paul Gauguin, Queen of Polynesia, a new lease of luxury life

Some ships are a brand in themselves. Paul Gauguin, the 28-year-old Queen of French ... Read more

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Cruise lines threaten lawsuit due to Hawaii cruise taxes

Cruise lines have threatened to sue the Hawaiian government for introducing new taxes based on a per cabin or per person fee.

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Eric Stonestreet, Emmy Award Winner and godfather to the new Norwegian Aqua™, joins (from left to right) Robert Lundberg, Captain of Norwegian Aqua™; Stella David, NCLH Chairperson of the Board; Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd®; Norwegian Cruise Line® President David J. Herrera; and Allison Hueman, hull artist for Norwegian Aqua™ in Miami to officially name and christen the first ship in the Prima Plus Class.

Norwegian Aqua officially christened in Miami

The cruise line's godfather, actor Eric Stonestreet christened the ship along with other dignitaries.

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The Golden Temple in Kyoto

Tauck ventures into small ship cruising with Ponant vessels

Tauck has announced two new voyages onboard Ponant ships visiting Japan, South Korea as well as the Arctic.

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Holland America Line extends 2026 Europe season- here’s how to see the Northern Lights

Destinations include the Mediterranean and the Arctic, with opportunities to see the Northern Lights at their most visible.

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David was denied entry to his cruise for a baffling reason – could it happen to you?

David Hornsby, a 78-year old from Southampton to Sydney just to be denied boarding his cruise for a bizarre reason. 

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Marina Bay Cruise Terminal Singapore facelift 2025

Singapore is spending $40 million on improving its cruise terminal – here’s what it will look like

Australian cruisers heading to Singapore in 2025 are in for a treat, with the ... Read more

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Ronaldo and Aroya ship.

Cristiano Ronaldo appears as face of new Saudi cruise line ‘Aroya’

Cristiano Ronaldo, former Manchester United and Real Madrid football player and one of the most famous people on earth has thrown his weight behind a Saudi Arabian cruise line.

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Cruise ship sun loungers

Which is better value, a week on the Gold Coast or a Carnival Cruise? You’ll be surprised

As cost of living pressures continue to affect the lives of many every day Aussies, we’re all scrambling to make sure we can still do the travelling that we love. 

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