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Australia’s Tourism Minister Dan Tehan has promised a mid-June review of the ban on foreign flagged ships, raising hopes that the 2021 cruise season may see a sailings restart. And in even more promising news, Health Minister Greg Hunt revealed a pilot program was being assessed with the possibility of a start in six to … Read more
Many fans of cruising – and particularly those who love Princess Cruises – went into mourning this week after news broke that Gavin MacLeod had died. The American actor best known for his role as the smiling captain on the 1970s-80s sitcom The Love Boat, died at the age of 90. After playing the role … Read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) has suspended its 2021/2022 Seven Seas Explorer season in Asia-Pacific, delaying the vessel’s Australian debut. RSSC’s CEO Jason Montague has confirmed that the line’s return to service plan would lead to the cancelling of the planned Australian season. On the plus side, the line’s moves mean the entire Regent Seven … Read more
An Aussie gym brand is to feature on the latest Celebrity luxury mega ship alongside Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop. The news came as the line announced a major wellness program including specialised F45 gym classes designed to make you “physically, mentally and spiritually content”. The ship will also feature a ‘Women in Wellness’ initiative, more than … Read more
Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Dream Cruises were among a list of lines announcing plans to restart sailing in an exciting week of positive news for cruise fans. The flurry of positive statements has come as vaccine roll-out progress and regulations relax across the world, and talk of vaccine passports are beginning to firm … Read more
More cruisers are ready to set sail again, with 37 per cent of Cruise Passenger readers saying they want to sail as soon as the Australian Government allows the resumption of domestic cruising. This is seven per cent more than last month, when only 30 per cent said they were ready to sail. Another 30 … Read more
Lawyers acting on behalf of hundreds of passengers taking action over the Ruby Princess COVID-19 outbreak claim Carnival PLC and Princess Cruises’ defence documents indicate the company could maintain passengers should share some of the blame for the tragic consequences. The move could reduce compensation to passengers, Vicky Antzoulatos, Shine Lawyers’ Class Actions’ Practice Leader, … Read more
Australians will soon be able to cruise from New Zealand and the South Pacific after luxury French line Ponant revealed bubble sailings between November 2021 to early 2023. The push to get Australians back onboard is an ingenious idea by Ponant, as Australia is yet to lift its cruising ban. There are 14 voyages focused … Read more
River European cruising is set to restart this summer with five lines announcing start dates of their summer season. It’s been more than a year since river cruise lines have sailed on the rivers like the Danube, Rhine, Rhone and Seine. Luxury line Uniworld will be one of the first to sail from 20 June. … 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.
