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Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas is ready to welcome Australian cruisers for its Singapore homeporting season. Aussies looking to cruise overseas can head to Singapore to enjoy Asia’s largest and most technologically advanced cruise ship. Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas has arrived in Singapore, and will be commencing voyages on 11 April 2022 … Read more
The government of Western Australia has agreed to the return of small ships in two weeks – just in time for Kimberley cruise season, which is proving popular and is almost sold out. And the state has also agreed that larger vessels can return to its ports in October, when the Wave Season will be … Read more
The Pacific Explorer is steaming towards Singapore before arriving in Australia for the first trial cruises from Sydney to Brisbane next month, while cruise fans are booking the best deals they can find as fast as they come up. While state governments have still to finalise the exact protocols in talks with Cruise Lines International … Read more
Genting Hong Kong’s fleet of ships will soon be heading for the auction. And if you had a cool few hundred million dollars in the bank, you could be the owner of the 200 berth Crystal Endeavor. Genting’s ships from luxury line Crystal Cruises, the premium Asian brand Dream Cruises, and the family company Star … Read more
Luxury line Regent Seven Seas has revamped its shore excursions, introducing two new concepts – a Behind the Design and Eco-Connect tours. Regent is offering over 150 Eco-Connect tours to choose from around the world, allowing guests to engage with local groups and businesses to learn about how they are working to conserve and sustain their … Read more
Spirits are flying high as Australia braces for a Kimberley season that will mark the return of international vessels, the opening of WA borders and things finally looking up for cruise after two years. Jeff Gillies Commercial Director at Coral Expeditions says there’s energy in the air. “The mood is amazing. We’ve got about 3,000 … Read more
In a remarkably groundbreaking project, Celebrity Cruises has commissioned a photography project to address the lack of diversity in travel photography, commissioning pictures from world-renowned Annie Leibovitz and others. The All-Inclusive Photo Project sees Australian photographer, filmmaker, creative director and Survivor contestant team up with photography royalty Leibovitz to create the world’s first diversity-focused open-source … Read more
It’s more meaning than ever thanks to the pandemic and two years without travel, so don’t be surprised if you need the Kleenex when watching this remake of Qantas’ iconic “I still call Australia Home”. More than 35 years after the airline first launched an advertising campaign using the iconic Peter Allen anthem , the … Read more
It’s finally happening! Australia’s Cruise ban has been lifted and two major cruise companies have confirmed itineraries from Australian ports. Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean revealed this week, Australian and New Zealand voyages for 2022 and 2023 for both the Coral Princess and Enchantment of the Seas. Coral Princess will start sailing from Brisbane on … 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.
