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MSC Cruises has just announced a huge list of itineraries across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the USA for their northern hemisphere summer 2023 cruise program. Exciting developments include the MSC World Europa, the first liquefied natural gas-powered ship for the cruise line, is confirmed to be visiting Italy, Malta, Spain and France on a series of … Read more
Holland America Line is repositioning their ship Westerdam to Australia and New Zealand. Having seen countless ships diverting away from our shores due to continued doubt over the cruise climate, cruising doubt in other parts of the world is now sending ships to Australia for the same reason, with Holland American Line citing doubt over … Read more
With Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady all already introduced to the world, it’s been officially announced that you can add Brilliant Lady to that list. The company wrote in a press release: “First came Scarlet Lady, a name chosen to honor one of Virgin Atlantic’s flagship aircrafts. Next were Valiant Lady and Resilient … Read more
Virgin Voyages is coming to Australia and New Zealand with its fresh take on luxury “adults only” cruising. Resilient Lady will arrive at Station Pier in Port Melbourne at the end of 2023 after a 44-night trans-continental voyage from Athens to Sydney. “Australia has a very special place in my heart, and we can’t wait … Read more
There aren’t many among us who can boast about having celebrity godparents – let alone four of them – but Princess Cruises’ newest ship has just that. Four television stars will unite on 29 April 2022 to name the Discovery Princess – Princess Cruises’ newest ship. John Padgett, Princess Cruises’ president says of the event: … Read more
When you’re travelling with the chairman of a cruise line, you can expect to experience the best. And Ponant Asia Pacific chair Sarina Bratton’s cruise certainly lives up to expectations: 11 nights of blissful sailing on the pristine waters of magical French Polynesia, plus a luxury hotel stay. Ms Bratton will be hosting and socialising … Read more
The New Zealand Cruise Association has warned the country is at risk of losing millions of tourism dollars if the government does not give a date of when the country’s maritime borders will open.  CEO Kevin O’Sullivan said that New Zealand has already lost around $150 million and 250 port calls due to the uncertainty … Read more
Oceania Cruises will refurbish two of its flagship vessels – the Riviera and Marina. The upgraded Rivieria and Marina will debut in December 2022 and November 2023 respectively. All suites and staterooms will be revamped and the ship’s public spaces will undergo massive transformations – everything from the fabrics, the furnishings, the light fixtures and … Read more
Travel specialists Abercrombie & Kent are expanding their cruise offerings next season, with luxury expeditions set to sail across all seven continents in exciting new and immersive ways. Bob Simpson, A&K VP of Expedition Cruising says: “More than ever before, travellers are looking for immersive experiences – whether alongside a marine biologist in the Arctic, … 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.
