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Cruise Passenger’s Celebrity Cruises contest winner was in no doubt about how happy the prize had made her. “OMG! I am so over the moon right now!” Effie was understandably excited. She had just found out she had won an Australian or New Zealand cruise of her choice worth up to $7,996. She’ll be aboard … Read more
MSC is to enter the luxury market with the launch of Explora Journeys, targeting well-heeled travellers who want to sail in style. The first of four luxury ships, Explora l will debut in 2023 with the remaining ships in 2024, 2025 and 2026. MSC’s entry into the five-star market is expected to challenge established luxury … Read more
Australia’s cruise industry faced another setback when the government extended its ban on international cruise ships for another three months to September 17. But the lines are set to use a top medical expert to try and change Canberra’s mind. Health Minister Greg Hunt confirmed that the human biosecurity emergency period, which has been in … Read more
Are cruise ships safe from pirates? While piracy still exists, the cruise industry is well-prepared, using robust protocols and cutting-edge tools to ensure safe navigation through vulnerable regions.
Australian-flagged Coral Expeditions, the three-ship line that has been sailing without incident since November, has unveiled a comprehensive domestic sailing schedule for 2022 with additional coastal wilderness itineraries to replace international cruises because of the continuing uncertainty over the opening of border restrictions. Coral Expeditions has also opened bookings for its April to September Kimberley … Read more
The guest funding P&O Pacific Partnership, which has helped a number of organisations in the South Pacific since 2013, has contributed to the release of 13,000 turtle hatchlings. The line has been working with the Conflict Islands Conservation Initiative, a charity dedicated to the protection of the rare marine turtles. Announced this week to mark … Read more
Hundreds of Venice residents took to the waters in protest at the weekend after the 92,000 tonne MSC Orchestra sailed into the city centre, despite the government previously announcing a ban on large cruise ships entering the famous lagoon. The move, which had many in the cruise industry shaking their heads at the timing, may … Read more
It just wouldn’t be a cruise without a buffet. And now all signs are pointing towards the gut-busting dining sensation being back. The buffet has had a chequered career on cruise ships, with a fade out in the last decade after research showed women associated those tempting rows of cakes and cooked meats with weight … Read more
MSC has revealed the first of their World Class fleet – the next generation of ships from the brand that will be environmentally friendly and offering new features like the longest dry slide at sea. The MSC World Europa, set to launch in December 2022, will have distinct districts which will include an adult-only zen … 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.
