Official – Cruise Ban to lift on April 17

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The Federal Government has announced it will lift the ban on foreign flagged ships from April 17th, ending two years which halted cruising for all but Australian registered vessels. In an announcement this morning,  the federal government said: “On the basis of medical advice, the Australian Government will not renew the ban on international cruise … Read more

Hopes rise as national cabinet notes “progress” on cruise return

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The fate of Australia’s return to cruising now rests with the Premiers of the three Eastern states after National Cabinet issued a statement “noted” progress towards a cruise return last night. The meeting was the last before parliament is prorogued before a general election – and with the date for the ban on foreign flagged … Read more

What’s next for cruising in Singapore after Dream Cruises’ departure?

What’s next for cruising in Singapore after Dream Cruises’ departure?

It’s the end of an era as Genting Cruise Lines finally calls it a day, leaving a gap in Singapore’s cruise market. Now that Genting has gone under, what becomes of Singapore’s cruise industry? The country previously reiterated its intention to become the cruise hub of Southeast Asia and attract fly-cruisers from Australia and other … Read more

Norwegian Cruise Line reveals the culinary offerings of new Prima Class

Norwegian Cruise Line reveals the culinary offerings of new Prima Class

Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed further details about the premium food and drink offerings that its new Prima Class ships Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva will have. These two vessels will have nine new dining and beverage venues, elevating NCL’s offerings. Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer said : “We’ve been … Read more

Oceania Cruises sets a new booking record for its world cruise

Oceania Cruises sets a new booking record for its world cruise

Oceania Cruises 2024 ‘Around the World in 180 days voyage’ sold out spectacularly quick, with all rooms booked up just 30 minutes after opening for sale.  This world cruise was released alongside four further itineraries of 72 to 82 day length across the Asia-Pacific region. The combination of high demand for these cruises plus the … Read more