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Holland America Line has announced its return-to-service dates, meaning that by May, 2022, the line will once again have a complete fleet sailing the oceans. Noordam is set to return on March 14 in Japan, Oosterdam will be back in the Mediterranean on May 1 and Westerdam will be hitting Alaskan waters on May 8. … Read more
Silversea cruises has released a new brochure for its 2022/23 sailings in Australia’s Kimberley region, reporting that 75% of the 2022 season has already sold out. Guests will sail on the 144-person Silver Explorer to see the wilderness of the Kimberley on voyages between 10 and 32 days, all while being showered in the ultra … Read more
International passengers involved in the Australian class action over the coronavirus outbreak on board the Ruby Princess have won their right to be included in the lawsuit, a judge has ruled. Susan Karpik commenced representative proceedings against Carnival plc, the time charterer of the vessel, and Princess Cruise Lines Ltd, the owner and operator of … Read more
Australia is the last major nation that loves cruise holidays to maintain its ban on cruising – leaving 1.3 million cruise fans stranded at home without taking part in their favourite past time. Now Norwegian Cruise Line has come to their rescue and is today premiering a new episode of EMBARK – the Series, “Welcome … Read more
NSW Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet has called for the restart of cruise in Australia when international borders reopen – expected before Christmas. The treasurer told an industry forum this week: “It doesn’t make sense when we open our international borders for people to fly overseas to go cruising without being able to do so here.” And … Read more
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released a new report which says the industry is aiming to reach carbon neutral cruising by 2050. The new report highlights the cruise industry’s commitment to implementing new policies. For example, 82 per cent of new ships will be fitted with shoreside electricity systems and 22 ships are currently … Read more
They are the big new toys of expedition cruising. And adventure lines have invested big dollars in submarines and helicopters, so passengers can see the world from above and below. But environmentalists are worried that journeys to the pristine worlds of the Arctic could actually be damaging the very experiences that adventure companies are selling. … Read more
The 62-passenger Crystal Esprit is officially leaving the fleet after the luxury line sold the ship to Lindblad Expeditions. Lindblad Expeditions told Cruise Critic that it had bought the award-winning super yacht. “This was a unique opportunity to acquire a ship that will allow us to continue our tradition of offering amazing expeditions to one … Read more
Regent Seven Seas, a powerhouse in luxury cruising has revealed new details of its latest ship, the Seven Seas Grandeur, with the first look inside her stunning interiors. The designs were revealed onboard the Seven Seas Splendor, the Grandeur’s sister ship. The Splendor this week, became the first Regent Seven Seas ship to sail in … 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.
