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It’s a name linked to the most luxurious of cruises for over a quarter of a century, with more awards than almost any other ship or line. So the end of Crystal has been created with hand ringing and despair by those who love the finer things of life on the ocean waves. But this … Read more
Admitting that a cruise restart was still “several months away”, the NSW government met with the cruise industry this week to make good on its premier’s promise to help restart the cruise industry in NSW and Australia. With Australia’s wave season due to start in September, the meeting marks the beginning of a race against … Read more
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line have both relaxed their COVID protocols, with both lines dropping their mask mandates over the coming weeks. Royal Caribbean will no longer require face covering in bars, restaurants, theaters and more from February 14. Royal Caribbean website reads: “We are continually evaluating mask policies as public health standards and … Read more
The Northern Territory will now be allowing expedition cruise ships of up to 350 passengers and crew members to set sail among its waters. This is a large increase on the previous cap for expedition cruising, which only allowed 150 passengers and crew members which will mean lines like Ponant and Silversea will be able … Read more
After almost two years a campaign spearheaded by lobby groups and travel industry partner, cruise ship operators have at last captured the attention of the Federal Government and produced a plan that looks as if it may produced a workable solution for Australia’s cruisers. But while Health Minister Greg Hunt revealed over the weekend that … Read more
The Celebrity Beyond, the newest vessel from the Celebrity Cruises fleet completed her sea trials this week, moving the ship one step closer to launch. The Celebrity Beyond is the third ship from the Edge Class and she will launch in April 27, 2022 from Southampton in the United Kingdom. Overseeing the ship for its … Read more
An exclusive poll of more than 3,000 cruisers shows the federal government could pay a heavy price for failing to return ships to Australia. Almost half (48 per cent) of those polled this week by Cruise Passenger indicated that the government’s stance on cruise will affect their vote in this year’s federal election in May, … Read more
Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced three new Pole-to-Pole itineraries, two of which will be offered on the world’s most sustainable cruise ships. The announcement comes off the back of a very successful 2022 season where two Pole to Pole cruises sold out in record time. The Pole to Pole expedition cruises include destinations such as Alaska, … Read more
It’s the highest profile – and most luxurious – casualty of the pandemic: Crystal Cruises, a luxury line owned by Genting Hong Kong has officially shut down. Crystal was the most awarded luxury line on the seas. It was purchased by Genting Hong Kong, an offshoot of a Malaysian casino company, in a 2016 transaction … 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.
