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It may have been launched with the lamest of puns, but Celebrity’s new Edge series vessel Beyond really is something special, if the plans, and renderings revealed yesterday are anything to go by. The big-ship line has already staked a claim to being “luxury” and “all inclusive” this year, with the classy Edge series marking it … Read more
Viking is to offer longer cruise itineraries and extended land tours to satisfy the pent-up desire among travellers wanting to spend more quality time holidaying abroad. Based on its latest survey, Viking said that guests are looking for “longer itineraries, more opportunities to explore and discover a destination and a more in-depth experience .” “On … Read more
Holland America (HAL) has this week unveiled a “Have it All” premium package cruise fare to include beverages, speciality dining, WiFi and shore excursions, dramatically ramping up the premium line’s push into all inclusive fares. The Have it All package is valued at $120 per person, per day for all itineraries of 6 to 9 … Read more
With the traditional cruising season still very much up in the air, lines are working harder and harder to tempt cruisers with ever more interesting offers. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, the line that gave us the first millennial river cruise ships, has now come up with something even bolder: the “mystery” river cruise. Since you … Read more
Major cruise lines are moving some of their flagship vessels out of the United States after more than a year without passengers and are reconsidering new regions to resume sailing. The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “conditional sailing order”, much like Australia’s cruise ban, is forcing major lines to rethink their summer season … Read more
A number of cruise lines have come out saying that passengers will be required to be vaccinated before sailing. Cruise Passenger has provided the full list of lines. British based Saga Cruises was the first line in January 2021 to announce that they will require vaccinations for all passengers and crew on overseas voyages. And over … Read more
One of Australia’s leading experts in communicable diseases says cruise can now return safely with new health protocols – even before the vaccine program is completed. Dr Ian Norton told Cruise Passenger: “As long as we cruise within the Australian bubble with Australian passengers, stopping at Australian ports, the risks of contracting COVID-19 virus has … Read more
Cunard has announced its 2022 line-up of Event Voyages and it’s a wonderful mix of returning favourites and exciting new itineraries. Here’s a taste of what you can expect on each voyage: 15-22 May 2022 London Theatre at Sea, with the Olivier Awards Transatlantic crossing New York to Southampton on Queen Mary 2 A theatre … Read more
Royal Caribbean has revealed Wonder of the Seas, which is set to become the world’s largest cruise ship, will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong in 2022. These voyages will range from 4-9 nights that will take you through the Far East to see all the best of Japan. Between March and November, round … 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.
