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Princess Cruises today announced their 2023/24 cruise program, which includes the longest ever roundtrip cruise from Sydney. The 110-day world cruise will depart in late April 2024. Bookings for the 2023/24 season will open in early December and will include 113 departures onboard two Royal Class ships – the Royal Princess and Majestic Princess will … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line Australia has announced its extensive 2023/24 cruise program, with 115 sailings to choose from. All sailings leave from Sydney and Brisbane aboard Carnival Splendor and Carnival Spirit, with Carnival projecting the sailings to inject more than $300 million into the local economy. Whether you want to splash a bit of cash or … Read more
Cruise operators are offering huge savings to lure customers to use their Future Cruise Credits as research shows that Australians want to travel – but are confused about what is required. The result is that cruise lines are piling on inclusions like reduced-cost flights and upgrades to try and tempt out cruise hesitancy. Travel Associates … Read more
In a move that is likely to spark some soul searching among cruise lines that specialise in family holidays, Disney Cruise Line has announced that all passengers aged five up and up will have to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on all journeys scheduled for departure on or after January 13. … Read more
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants it. So does Health Minister Greg Hunt. And the Premier of NSW Domenic Perrottet is behind it too. So it won’t be long before we see cruise ships back in Sydney harbour again after a 20-month gap. Most are predicting March, thanks to the 60-90 day turnaround time needed … Read more
The rollout of COVID vaccinations in Europe and beyond has brought new freedom to cruise fans, but cruising is far from ‘normal’. Here are some of the lessons we’ve learned while travelling during a global pandemic — and a taste of what fully vaccinated Australians should be ready to encounter. Prepare for paperwork At times … Read more
Celebrity Cruises continues its meteoric rise with the ceremonial first cut of steel for the Celebrity Ascent – the fourth Edge class ship which will make her debut in 2023. Ascent is under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The billion-dollar 16-deck ships with their famous orange Magic Carpet platform have transformed … Read more
Luxury line Silversea has had to cancel the first half of its wave season Down Under on the Silver Muse. The season, which was due to start on December 21, has been pushed back to resume in February 2022. Silversea MD Asia Pacific, Adam Radwanski said the move was necessitated “in light of ongoing ambiguity … Read more
Known as the original small ship line, Azamara has unveiled a five-month world cruise covering 40 countries in six continents. Starting from Fort Lauderdale, the comprehensive sailing offers immersive and intimate experiences to the World’s Wonders. The 155-night journey also includes 22 overnight stays and 27 late nights in port, giving travellers ample time to … 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.
