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Princess Cruises yesterday welcomed the outcome of a New Zealand Customs’ inquiry into Ruby Princess’s visit to the country in March 2020 which found the company and crew had no knowledge that COVID was on board. The announcement means no action will be taken against the ship’s crew or any of the entities involved in … Read more
The Federal Government has announced the almost two-year ban on foreign flagged cruise ships will be extended until February 17 – in another blow to the local cruise industry and thousands of family holidays. Health Minister Greg Hunt made the announcement tonight, citing the new virus variant Omicron. “The extension of these arrangements made by … Read more
Celebrity Cruises this week put on hold its plan to mandate vaccines for children ages five to 11, which was originally supposed to be in effect from February – underscoring the difficult dilemma facing operators as countries around the world put different policies in place for youngsters over the pandemic. The company said in a … Read more
The cruise industry has made huge strides in trying to prevent the pandemic on board its ships. But new government regulations and health rules come at a cost – and have added considerably to holiday bills – particularly multi-generational families. Between PCR tests, increasing flight prices, rising insurance premiums and more, travel is inevitably proving … Read more
Crystal Cruises is offering a zero single supplement promotion on 15 sailings to the Caribbean and Mediterranean in 2022 onboard the Crystal Symphony. The promotion allows single guests to enjoy the luxury amenities without the supplement attached to solo travellers. Here’s what the other cruise lines offer solo travellers. Princess Cruises Princess Cruises is offering … Read more
Foodies will rejoice because Cunard is celebrating Australian food and wine with a special Great Australian Culinary Voyage. The line has announced a new sailing aboard the luxurious Queen Elizabeth. The Great Australian Culinary Voyage will feature Australia’s unique food and wines on a five day cruise from Sydney to Burnie, via Melbourne, departing on … Read more
Silversea will debut its first revolutionary hybrid and most sustainable luxury cruise ship ever built, the Silver Nova in 2023. Silver Nova will be free of local emissions while in port, positioning the luxury Silversea Cruises at the forefront of sustainable cruising. Silver Nova will set the benchmark for future Nova class ships as examples … Read more
Luxury small ship line, Atlas Ocean Voyages is holding a professional tennis exhibition cruise in Antarctica where John and Patrick McEnroe will battle it out on the tennis court – in Antarctica. The 11-day voyage, which departs from 22 February, 2022 is the first of a series of themed cruises run by Legends Abroad, where … Read more
Max Ainsworth has been an avid cruiser for years and like many, has grown increasingly discontent the longer Australia’s cruise ban has dragged on. With 2021 soon drawing to a close and the cruise industry still yet to receive confirmation of when cruise ships will be back in Australian waters, Mr Ainsworth and his wife … 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.
