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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
After a decade of running music charters on board Royal Caribbean ships, music specialist Choose Your Cruise has scratched its 2021 season and moved to 2022 instead. Project manager Caitlin Manov told Cruise Passenger music stars Suzy Quatro were disappointed, but were standing by the operation as a highlight of their concert seasons. Tens of … Read more
Many lines have hit the market with world cruises and seen cabins fly out the door in a day. Princess Cruises latest circumnavigation – 107-nights onboard Coral Princess with 44 destinations in 26 countries – is also exciting Australian passengers. The line’s director of sales and marketing Nick Ferguson told Cruise Passenger: “Australians have long … Read more
Viking has taken delivery of its newest fleet member: Viking Venus was handed over at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Viking Venus , which has 465 all-veranda staterooms and room for 930 guests will now make her way to the United Kingdom, where she will be officially named on May 17, 2021 by her ceremonial … Read more
P&O Cruises Australia’s vessel Pacific Encounter has today completed its transformation and will be looking better than ever when it calls Brisbane’s Cruise Terminal its home later this year. Pacific Encounter will join Pacific Adventure and Pacific Explorer to make up P&O’s three ship Australian line-up. All of Pacific Encounter’s major venues are now complete, … Read more
Retirees Bob McMaster and his wife, Adeline, twice rebooked their cancelled cruises using their Future Cruise Credit on Sea Princess and Pacific Princess – but Princess Cruises sold the ships. Princess Cruises then claimed their Future Cruise Credit had expired, forcing them to spend months trying to get it reinstated. “How can Princess Cruises say … Read more
Singapore is leading the way in cruise, now accounting for one-third of all global cruise travellers, as their extremely efficient management of coronavirus reaps its rewards. Cruise operators Royal Caribbean and Dream Cruises are offering cruises to ‘nowhere’, without any port stops and the demand is extremely high. Royal Caribbean announced it would be extending Quantum … 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.
