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Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has celebrated the arrival of Silver Origin in a ceremony in the Galapagos Islands. The expedition ship hosted guests on the ship’s zodiac, toasting a glass of champagne to the new vessel. Johanna Carrion, a celebrated conservationist and resident of the Galapagos Islands was announced as the godmother of the … Read more
MSC Cruises will be suspending its ships’Â calls to St Petersburg, Russia, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the associated safety concerns. The cruise line says that health and safety of passengers and crew is top priority, and cancelled all St Petersburg stops from the end of May until October. There were planned stops … Read more
Travellers booked on cruises that stop in Russia may have their travel plans disrupted due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is closely monitoring the situation, with CEO Mr Frank Del Rio saying: “We are following the situation carefully as it impacts our voyages in the area. We have … Read more
In yet another “huge blow” to the region’s cruise industry, P&O Cruises Australia has announced the cancellation of its 2022 Auckland cruise season, citing the lack of a restart plan in New Zealand. The cancellations affect 21 cruises, and involves the Pacific Explorer. P&O Cruises Australia is part of Carnival Australia, which accounts for seven … Read more
A number of luxury cruise lines have stripped the extras from their itineraries in a bid to lure premium and upper premium cruisers. These luxury lines now have more affordable options and savings of up to 40 per cent off. Companies like Silversea are now selling cruises which don’t include parts of your holiday like … Read more
It sounds like something out of a Hollywood movie. A boy and a girl meet on a cruise and they fall madly in love and live happily ever after. Maddison Moses (20), a childcare educator and Sam Brisby (19), who is entering the real estate industry, thought they were just going on a family cruise … Read more
Acclaimed Aussie Chef, TV host and author Matt Moran will be headline the talent onboard for Cunard’s five-day ‘Great Australian Culinary Voyage’ that departs Sydney on January 28, 2023 aboard Queen Elizabeth. Mr Moran will be cooking up a storm onboard with exclusive dishes for passengers, as well as hosting a series of talks and … Read more
It’s the perfect cruise for the science buff with a love of the good life. Particularly since it features champagne, canapes and astronomy.  Coral Expeditions has partnered with Australian Geographic to offer a special 13-night itinerary, ‘The Solar Eclipse Expedition’, which will sail on 15 April 2023. Coral Adventurer, a ship with fewer than … Read more
While the Danes have their hygge – a sense of cosiness and comfort – Norwegians call it koselig. Things that are koselig include warmth, friendship, soft light, a cosy fire, good conversation, decent wine, reindeer throws, soft, knitted jumpers and a sense of welcome. The 528-passenger Maud embodies all of this. Pre-pandemic, Hurtigruten launched two … 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.
