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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
P&O’s Pacific Dawn has been resurrected as the 1400-passenger Ambience under a new cruise line Ambassador, headed by the UK leadership team from the former Cruise & Maritime Voyages line (CMV) which went into administration last year. Headed by chief executive, Christian Verhounig formerly of CMV, Ambience will debut next year offering short cruises from … Read more
David Matthews, a Sydney based travel agent who doesn’t even specialise in cruise, has had a big win for one of his cruise clients – a refund of $35,000. But it took six months of “patient negotiations”. And Mr Matthews believes there are a large number of passengers who had cruises cancelled who don’t claim … Read more
The government is insisting cruise ship operators wanting to sail Australian waters must employ Australians to take on hospitality and other non-specialised jobs, despite a shortage of such staff across the country. The surprise ruling from Australian Border Force is believed to be behind the cancellation of APT’s first Caledonian Sky cruise, which was scheduled … Read more
All seven Hurtigruten Norwegian Coast Express ships will be transformed into hybrids to reduce CO2 emissions by 25% and nitrogen oxide emissions by 80%. This will be achieved through a transformation to battery-hybrid power, combined with the installation of new low-emission engines and large battery packs. Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express CEO Hedda Felin spoke excitedly … Read more
All crew members of Explorer Dream and the office staff in Taiwan will receive the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine which makes Dream Cruises the first cruise company in Asia to roll out a comprehensive vaccination program. The program will deliver more than 700 vaccinations. Mr Kent Zhu, the president of Genting Cruise Lines said: “Since the … Read more
The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has come under attack from a top cruise boss over its latest ruling. The feared health organisation had ruled that vaccinated passengers would be required to wear masks in outside areas, even when eating or drinking indoors. Frank Del Rio, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line … 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.
