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A couple on the Carnival Splendor with waterslide
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Carnival Splendor heads into drydock ahead of brand merge

The Carnival Splendor is on her way to Singapore for a dry-dock, in preparation for the upcoming 2024/25 wave season.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 22 2024
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Cruise passengers to be slugged with a higher tourist tax in Barcelona

Cruise passengers will be hit with a higher tourist tax for staying less than 12 hours in the popular city of Barcelona.

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 22 2024
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A woman Regent Seven Seas on a shore excursions
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Podcast: Regent Seven Seas Voyage Collection goes on sale with special offer

From Australia to Alaska; Asia to Arabia and South Pacific to South America. Almost every desirable city you have ever wanted to explore is on the bucket list waiting to be ticked off.

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 19 2024
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The Discovery Class of ships could fit under the Sydney Harbour Bridge
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Could Royal Caribbean’s new Discovery Class fit under the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

Royal Caribbean has announced plans to build the Discovery Class - a new size of ship which might even fit under the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 18 2024
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Celebrity Eclipse Cruising in New Zealand
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How selfish New Zealand is damaging Australia’s cruise revival with shock “processing” tax

New Zealand's government has slapped an eye-watering 88% increase on cruise passengers for "customs border processing" at a time when the country is suffering a 22 % drop in passenger numbers.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 18 2024
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Ritz-Carlton Ilma sailing
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Ritz-Carlton takes delivery of its second yacht Ilma plus plans for Asia

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has taken delivery of its second ship, the Ilma in a handover ceremony.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 18 2024
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Utopia of the Seas launch
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Utopia of the Seas sets new trend as the World’s Biggest Weekend

It’s the ship that’s been dubbed as the ‘World’s Biggest Weekend’ and Royal Caribbean has just christened its latest vessel, Utopia of the Seas.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jul 17 2024
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Apollo acquires Uniworld's river ship
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Apollo acquires Uniworld River Cruises

After operating for more than 104 years, The Travel Corporation and its 40 brands including Uniworld has been sold by the Tollman family to Apollo Funds, a US-listed asset management firm for an undisclosed sum.

WORDS BY Teresa Ooi . Jul 17 2024
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Should vaping outside smoking areas be allowed on cruise ships?

Some cruisers are calling for a relax in smoking restrictions that would allow for vaping in areas that aren't specially allocated smoking areas.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 16 2024
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Dare to compare: Utopia of the Seas v Icon of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has been setting the standard for the world’s largest ships, with new ship Utopia of the Seas set to become the world’s second largest ship as it starts sailing this week. 

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 15 2024
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Room Service on a Cruise Ship
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“We saw our attendant twice”: cabin service cutbacks hitting hard

Since the horror effects of the pandemic, cruise lines have been forced to cut costs wherever possible so they can repay debts. Cabin service is an area where the cut backs have been felt most.

WORDS BY Tallis Boerne Marcus . Jul 12 2024
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Protesters in Barclona
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Barcelona baloney – Spain needs to call a halt to these Sangria Soakers

Spain, a land of tapas, flamenco and fiery temperament, this week found a new way to show its displeasure at the number of people on the streets of Barcelona. Angry citizens with luminous water pistols sprayed diners on the streets, using Sangria Super Soakers as a sign of their displeasure.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jul 11 2024
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