WATCH: Royal Caribbean’s Lelepa private destination is coming in October 2027 – here’s all the info
Royal Caribbean has announced the opening dates for Lelepa, as well as what to expect at the new private destination.
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Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection will debut more than 60 winter itineries in 2027/28
The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection will debut more than 60 itineraries in Asia Pacific, the Caribbean and South Pacific during its winter season in 2027/28.
Inside My Cruises’ Middle East Task Force – how travel agents are getting guests to their ships
Around Australia, travel agents are battling to get guests to their ships despite the grounding of Middle Eastern airlines. Peter Lynch talks to Michael Middleton of My Cruises about this Herculian task.
The best world cruises for 2026
A number of cruise lines have revealed their world cruises for 2026. Find out which lines are offering these long voyages.
Disney Adventure launch sparks mixed early reviews: What to know before booking
Disney Adventure’s debut has drawn mixed early reviews, but the new Singapore sailings could still appeal to Australian travellers seeking a Disney fly-cruise.
Will the MUA’s anti-Carnival campaign cut $1 bn from Australia’s cruise earnings?
The Maritime Union of Australia’s campaign targeting Carnival Cruise Line could further harm Australia’s cruise sector, which is already contracting.
Aurora Expedition’s Douglas Mawson ship wins accolade
Aurora Expeditions’ Douglas Mawson ship has been recognised on the Time World’s Greatest Places 2026 list.
Automated navigation safety check to blame for Coral Adventurer reef grounding – official report
The investigation into Coral Adventurer’s grounding near Papua New Guinea has revealed that an automated freeze in the navigation system caused the ship to miss a planned turn.
“‘Yay’ for the upgrades, but people were expecting more ” – guests share first impressions of refitted Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter has just undergone a $65 million dry dock over three weeks in Singapore, but based on first impressions, guests have yet to be impressed.
