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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
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
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
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
Viking has revealed the name of its newest ocean vessel – the Viking Venus launched this week in an intimate event on the English Channel. British journalist and broadcaster Anne Diamond is the ship’s godmother and she offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship. The ceremony also commemorated the return … Read more
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
In a show of confidence for the future of cruising and the luxury travel market, Scenic has started production on Scenic Eclipse II, the sister ship to Scenic Eclipse, the worlds most luxurious discovery yacht. The beginning of production was announced at the keel-laying ceremony, with the Croatian Prime Minister in attendance. Scenic Eclipse II is a … Read more
Boutique ship, Caledonian Sky has arrived in Cairns with APT gearing up to launch its Kimberley season on June 11. APT has confirmed that it has all its crew in place and they are currently undertaking the necessary training. The line has also confirmed that it will operate its full Kimberley season until September this … Read more
There’s nothing like food, glorious food to get over your pandemic blues. So Oceania Cruises have taken to the kitchen, announcing a series of updates to their revered menus. The Miami-based cruise line has traded wrestling with government regulations for dreaming up dishes such as caramelised duck foie gras, zuppa fagioli and tortino di cioccolata. … 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.
