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Cruise ships returned to Sydney this week in a stunning display, with a flotilla of small ships, water canon and cheers from a crowded foreshore. And, of course, Cruise Passenger was there. Enjoy the scenes in our brilliant video – and hear from Marguerite Fitzgerald, new president of Carnival Australia, on how the fleets will … Read more
Angelyn Burk first stepped onto a cruise ship in 1992 with Royal Caribbean – and like so many in the cruise community, she never looked back. Fast-forward to present day and Ms Burk has retired from her job as an accountant, with plans to live out the majority of the rest of her days on … Read more
With just 10 days to go before the first cruise carrying fare-paying passengers leaves from Sydney, bookings are skyrocketing and those in the industry say cruises are flying off the shelves. Having been denied the chance to cruise close to home for so long, the experts say many Aussies are opting to cruise domestically. And … Read more
The administrators for Crystal Cruises have begun to auction off cruise ship equipment and various other items. With the auction set to begin in May, you can expect to see casino machines, artworks, end tables and more up for sale. There’s also more than 70 chairs, computer monitors, promotional gift items and plenty more being … Read more
Cruise ships returned to Sydney today in a stunning and symbolic display from one of Australia’s most popular tourism sectors. Just one day after the government’s two-year ban on foreign-flagged vessels expired, a flotilla of small boats and three tugs with water cannon accompanied P&O’s Pacific Explorer as she paraded for an hour down the … Read more
The arrival of P&O’s Pacific Explorer on Monday signals a beacon of shining hope for Australia’s stagnant cruise industry. It’s been two long years since we have seen an international ship grace our shore. And when she sails through Bradley’s Head into Sydney Harbour, it will herald the resumption of cruise Down Under. Three Sydney … Read more
When Genting Cruise Lines went into administration and took luxury line Crystal Cruises and the Asian premium brand Dream Cruises with it, it was a natural to look back over the line’s incredible itineraries and amazing journeys. However, as the nostalgic gaze wears off, very real problems have emerged for customers of the lines. Many … Read more
Ponant has been swamped with “incredible demand” for its sailings to the iconic and unspoilt Kimberley region starting this month that it has added two new itineraries to meet overwhelming response. “Kimberley 2022 is almost full and Kimberley 2023 is not far behind, people are already enquiring about Kimberley 2024,” said a spokesperson for the … Read more
Emerald Cruises has revealed new images of the Emerald Azzurra, the first of two superyachts that will be launched by the cruise line. There are new pictures of the stunning ship and she is Emerald Cruises’ first ocean-going vessel. The 100-guest ship started sailings in Jordan last month and will have fabulous offerings onboard. The … 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.
