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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
Pacific Adventure, the newest member of P&O Cruises Australia now three-strong fleet has emerged from dry dock in style, with plans to be homeported in Sydney. P&O Cruises Australia President Sture Myrmell said Pacific Adventure joining Pacific Encounter and Pacific Explorer in P&O’s Fleet is a significant milestone for the cruise line. “Making Pacific Adventure … Read more
Hurtigruten Expeditions has continued its green revolution, cruising with MS Otto Sverdrup, its third battery-hybrid powered cruise ship. The new vessel began her inaugural sail from Hamburg last week with the Norwegian coast in its sights. She joins MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen as one of Hurtigruten’s battery-hybrid powered cruise ships, with Hurtigruten … Read more
P&O recently made an announcement that vaccinations will be a requirement for their Australian cruises – with even kids over 12, who are now eligible for vaccines in Australia, requiring a double jab to get on board. With policies around the world suggesting that most cruise lines will be employing similar rules of mandatory vaccinations … 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.
