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The Scenic Neptune, the Scenic Eclipse’s submarine took guests on an underwater exploration in Stomness in South Georgia, the first time a passenger submersible has been given permission to dive in this location. Scenic has worked closely with the local authorities to give passengers a unique experience, as well as increase awareness and educate guests … Read more
This is a once in a lifetime experience. Antarctica is such a must-see, unique destination because it remains untouched in all its glory of glaciers and icebergs. It is not called the white continent for nothing. This frozen continent is teeming with wonderful wildlife: penguins, seals, whales and birds. You’ll be awed by the abundance. … Read more
Ponant has launched 14 new itineraries for its 2023 expedition season. The company will set sail with nine new luxury expeditions from North-West Australia, through to Indonesia in Southeast Asia as well as five new departures to the Arctic, Alaska and Antarctica. Among the tropical expeditions includes an odyssey between North-East Australia and Indonesia where … Read more
A big question mark hangs over the upcoming Kimberley cruising season, as Western Australia’s borders remain shut and the ban on foreign ships remains. But a number of cruise specialists and companies are hopeful that keen cruisers will still get their fix of cruising in this iconic location. The Kimberley cruising season runs from the … Read more
Australians are ready to cruise. Data from Finder reveals that 2.7 million Aussies are keen to cruise in 2022, and Finder travel expert James Martin says that with more than 80 countries cruising while it’s banned in Australia, it’s time to look overseas. “With the international border now open, Australians who are keen on cruising … Read more
A small number of cruisers have been stuck in the unfortunate position of quarantining onboard their ship during the latest wave of Omicron. The good news is, there has been only been a handful of ships that have had outbreaks. And because of the cruise lines’ strict health and safety protocols, this is has stopped … Read more
Australia’s cruise ban has today taken another scalp – Carnival Spirit is being redeployed to Jacksonville, Florida after spending a decade in Australia and the South Pacific region. The vessel was to have been sailing from Brisbane’s new cruise terminal as a drawcard to turn Queensland into a major new cruising hub. The news was … Read more
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have released their latest report which reveals the industry anticipates almost 100 per cent of world’s ships will be up and running by August. CLIA’s State of the Cruise Industry Outlook also revealed that a staggering six million people have sailed since the resumption of voyages in the middle of … Read more
Whoever coined the phrase, “getting there is half the fun,” probably never cruised during a pandemic. With all the hoops to jump through before, during and sometimes even after sailing, a little less pleasure comes with taking a pleasure cruise these days. No matter how wonderful may be the ship, crew, food, ports, shore excursions, … 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.
