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There’s nothing cruisers love more than leaving on vacation and not being able to count on one hand all the countries they’ve visited. Regent Seven Seas Cruises is taking this love and turning it up a notch, offering their new five-month “Navigate the World: Moments in Time” cruise, where you really see it all. Departing … Read more
Four months after announcing a “blockbuster” season in Australia, Royal Caribbean has bowed to the inevitable and scratched its big ship sailings Down Under. “We regret the disappointment this will bring to our loyal fans who have supported Royal Caribbean since we suspended cruise operations in March 2020,” said the line in a statement. “We … Read more
Aurora Expeditions has suspended its operations in Australia until November in another blow to hopes that more ships might sail in our waters this year. Hope isn’t totally lost as CEO Monique Ponfoort described the suspension as a “postponement, not a cancellation.” However, given the current cruising situation in Australia, Ms Ponfoort views suspending operations … Read more
Luxury French line Ponant has announced new itineraries for 2022 and 2023 for cruisers looking for a tropical getaway. Visiting places like Okinawa, one of Japan’s subtropical islands, Zanzibar and Melanesia, the itineraries are aimed at giving guests an insight to different cultures, wildlife and landscapes and UNESCO World Heritage status. “Some of these destinations … Read more
Scenic has revealed it will be returning to European rivers by the end of the month. The line has released itineraries on the Rhine and Danube rivers, Portugal’s Douro and France’s Garonne, Gironde and Dordogne rivers in Bordeaux. Departures begin on Portugal’s Douro from 30 July, followed by France’s Bordeaux on August 29, the Rhine … Read more
Indigenous operator, Wijingarra Tours on the Kimberley coast, is struggling to survive with 70 per cent of its bookings cancelled – thanks to the international cruise ship ban and the pandemic. “Its been really tough on us. Nothing happened last year with no tours – all our tours did not operate. This year, we have … Read more
As cruising resumes overseas, Royal Caribbean has reversed its vaccination policy for voyages from Florida and Texas saying passengers departing from these ports will no longer need to be vaccinated. But the cruise line said that unvaccinated travellers departing from Florida ports between August 1 to December 31 must have travel insurance. And these policies … Read more
It was a bold statement from the proud new owner of one of the world’s most expensive expedition yachts. When Crystal Cruises launched the new Crystal Endeavor in a glittering ceremony attended by top German policitians, Tan Sri Kok Thay Lim, Chair of Genting Hong Kong, said: “The most luxurious and expensive ship ever built … Read more
Australia’s 2021 cruise season looks increasingly unlikely after two of Carnival’s biggest operators, P&O Australia and Princess, announced they would not be sailing until at least December 17. The two Carnival Corp lines blamed the ongoing uncertainty around a pathway to resume Australia-only cruising after months of frustratingly fruitless talks between Cruise Lines International Association … 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.
