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Oceania Cruises, known for as one of the world’s leading culinary-focused lines, has created new food and dining experiences across its fleet of small, luxurious ships. Partnering with brands like Dom Perignon and Wine Spectator, these experiences are designed to enhance the line’s food and beverage offerings and highlighting the decadent produce. “Oceania Cruises guests appreciate … Read more
An exclusive multi-year partnership has been announced between Regent Seven Seas Cruises and and The Australian Ballet, intriguing cultivated cruise guests and patrons. According to Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Steve Odell, the partnership signifies the cruise line’s commitment to supporting the Australian arts. “We are thrilled to announce this … Read more
NSW is set to welcome the first international cruise ships back to the state’s waters in more than two years after working with Victoria and Queensland to clear the way for a resumption of sailings. The state is the second to allow foreign flagged vessels back – Western Australia has said it will allow big … Read more
As the cruise industry comes back with a rush this year, there are some bargains to be had as the lines work extra hard to get their passengers back on board. British luxury line Cunard has announced some big savings for the next three months on its 2022/23 season – including its Australian sailings. Cunard … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line has kicked off its biggest European season yet with eight ships sailing to over 100 destinations from 10 different ports, including two never-before-seen ships, the new Norwegian Prima which debuts in Iceland in August and Norwegian Escape sailing in the Mediterranean for the first time. NCL’s sailings in the Med and other … Read more
When we asked our readers what the biggest concern they had about booking a foreign cruise last month, we were surprised by the reply. It wasn’t the fear of catching COVID. It was the difficulty of getting travel insurance. A quarter of readers put problems with getting travel insurance as the number one reason they … Read more
After two years of industry-crushing lockdowns and working on more than 1,200 cancellations, Belle Goldie, owner of iTravel Penrith (left in picture) was desperate to fight the government’s cruise ban. She created a lobby group for agents and decided to collate their stories of hardship and heartache, and send their pleas to the Dan Tehan, … Read more
Oceania Cruises, the luxury small ship line renowned for offering The Finest Cuisine at Sea, has been inundated with bookings from cruisers who usually sail on mega liners. More than “40 per cent of bookings are new to the brand,” says Steve Odell, senior vice president and managing director Asia Pacific. “There’s a bit of … Read more
Sailing away to the horizon, surrounded by water and deeply inhaling that salty air is inherently calming, so cruise aficionados want more than the average relaxation offerings. Increasingly, people are looking for inner and outer healing with medi-spa treatments, wellness workshops and therapeutic indulgences. Cruise ship spas provide a greater range and quality of services … 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.
