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Lawyers claim Carnival will say passengers aboard Ruby Princess “failed to take reasonable care”

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Ruby Princess

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

Dare to compare: Celebrity Beyond versus Norwegian Prima – two game changing ships on the markets

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Dare to compare: Celebrity Beyond versus Norwegian Prima - two game changing ships on the markets

When Celebrity Edge began sailing in 2018, Celebrity Cruises sent a challenge to the cruising world.  The ship was fitted head to toe with innovative design that was crafted through 3D virtual reality technology, setting a new standard for cruise. Celebrity followed this up with the announcement of a second vessel in the Celebrity Edge … Read more

At last – major cruise lines set to resume sailings in Alaska

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Cruise Passenger

Princess, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival revealed plans to resume cruising this summer, including voyages to Alaska. The momentous occasion came after the U.S Senate passed a bill last week that would help save the state’s upcoming cruise season. Alaskan tourism operators have struggled after more than a year without any cruise … Read more

Return of cruise: big ship lines baulk at hiring Aussies for hospitality roles

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Return of cruise: big ship lines baulk at hiring Aussies for hospitality roles

In a week that saw P&O Australia cancel overseas cruising and replace them with local itineraries after September 17, a statement from the ship owners lobby group has revealed just how far talks with the Australian government have yet to go before foreign flagged vessels can sail Australian waters. Last week, Cruise Passenger revealed that … Read more

Passengers sail on from Singapore with takeaways as ships ride out COVID’s new wave

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Cruise lines that want you to be vaccinated - and one where Aussies don't need the jab

Asia is suffering a third wave – yet, amazingly, Dream Cruises and Royal Caribbean continue cruising out of Singapore under new cruising restrictions. The tough restrictions, imposed until June 13,  are in line with local government regulations on land, which stipulate that all restaurants and eateries be closed for dine-ins from May 16 to June … Read more

P&O Australia says no international cruises this year and switches ships to local itineraries

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P&O Cruises Pacific Encounter

P&O Cruises is replacing all international itineraries with domestic cruises in the last quarter of 2021 because of the “continued uncertainty” over the opening of borders. As small ship operators continue to battle to get a Kimberley season started, Australia’s best known homeported brand announced it is switching its fleet to Aussie only routes – … Read more