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Luxury small ship line Ponant has pulled off a major coup, bringing its three-masted sailing ship Le Ponant to The Kimberley in a unique partnership with the Paspaley pearl family. The yacht, which has recently undergone a major refit to create an ultra-luxe vessel for just 32 passengers, will sail unique itineraries – and guests … Read more
This week, Virgin Voyages revealed the its new Resilient Lady would be heading Down Under. And her arrival marks a new era of cruising with bigger and better ships slated for Australia and New Zealand. Celebrity Cruises are set to turn 2023 into one of the most exciting cruise years on the calendar. The cruise line … Read more
When Cruise Passenger reported on a growing trend among retirees to spend their time at sea, we were unprepared for the huge rush of interest our story would cause. Over 70,000 readers clicked shared and commented on the article, which talked to couples who were actually doing it. Many asked the questions Barbara did: I … Read more
Cruise is back up and running – 347 ships were sailing at the start of May. But while bookings for late in the year are selling well, the early months hold some really strong cruise deals if you are looking to snap up a discounted stateroom and sail right away. A Cruise Passenger survey of … Read more
Two of Australia’s favourite cruise lines will be sailing head-to-head next year in a bid to woo the highly valuable premium cruiser. Princess and Celebrity Cruises will be bring their best ships: the new Celebrity Edge will set the scene with futuristic new technology and brilliant design; Princess will be sailing the newly minted MedalllionClass … Read more
Agents are reporting new-to-cruise clients are booking up in record numbers, with one saying first timers now outnumber regular passengers. And ironically, the new and enhanced health protocols which make cruise safer than hotels are being cited as the reason. One of the newby cruisers is Reece Hammond and his fiance Bec. Mr Hammond, a … Read more
Hurtigruten Expeditions is all set for 2023/2024 to be its most extensive and explorative year yet, with small-ship expedition cruises across five continents and over 150 itineraries lined up. Highlight itineraries include all-year round sailing in the Galapagos Islands, 66 and 94-day pole-to-pole blockbuster itineraries, 34 Antarctica departures, locally-informed Norwegian sailings and so much more. … Read more
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed its commitment to pursuing net-zero carbon cruising by 2050. Global Chief Executive Officer Kelly Craighead said at the Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami: “The industry is acting now for the future. “We are reducing the carbon footprint of our ships while at berth and at sea investing in … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line has kicked off the Alaska season with the arrival of Norwegian Bliss to Seattle. Having sailed the route since 2001, the Norwegian Bliss arrived in Alaska last weekend. “We have nearly three decades of history cruising Alaska, pioneering voyages to The Last Frontier from Seattle more than 22 years ago and christened … 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.
