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Cruise Passenger's top ten deals of the week
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Cruise Passenger’s top ten deals of the week

Take advantage of great deals available right now and get free flights to Europe and Asia, hundreds of dollars of onboard credit or a free bottle of Veuve Cliquot! Ocean 1. Cruise with Cunard and […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 29 2016
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P&O's new show breaks the mould
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P&O’s new show breaks the mould

It’s not often that the brief for creating a new production contains the phrase “not everyone has to like it”. But that was the case with P&O’s latest onboard show Twice Upon A Time. Graeme […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 28 2016
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Azamara Quest close call with rocks in Marlborough Sounds
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Azamara Quest close call with rocks in Marlborough Sounds

  Azamara Quest currently on its maiden voyage in New Zealand was reported to Maritime New Zealand for sailing close to the rocks in Marlborough Sounds, South Island region. Carrying 652 guests and 394 crew, […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 28 2016
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Cruise liners issue health warnings due to Zika virus

  The Zika virus health warnings continue to affect travel itineraries around the world. In a news report by ABC, Zika virus has been discovered in Australian travellers returning from South America. Leading cruise liners […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 28 2016
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Cruise boom in Newcastle as Pacific Aria makes maiden visit

Newcastle’s popularity as an emerging cruise destination is evident with Pacific Aria’s maiden call to the port city. Three ships from P&O’s Cruises have included Newcastle as a port call between November 2015 and May […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 27 2016
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Cruise safety crusader Mark Brimble wins Australia Day award
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Cruise safety crusader Mark Brimble wins Australia Day award

The husband of Dianne Brimble, whose death aboard a cruise ship 14 years ago led to significant change, has been awarded an order of Australia Medal (OAM). Queenslander Mark Brimble was recognized for his services […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jan 26 2016
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Royal Caribbean International announces partnership with WWF
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Royal Caribbean International announces partnership with WWF

Royal Caribbean Cruises and the World Wildlife Fund have announced a five-year global partnership to help with the long-term health of the ocean. RCL’s CEO and Chariman Richard Fain made the announcement in Donsol in […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 26 2016
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P&O's four ship spectacle on Australia Day
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P&O’s four ship spectacle on Australia Day

Four P&O ships – Pacific Aria, Pacific Eden, Pacific Pearl and Pacific Jewel will be on Sydney Harbour on Australia Day, with more than 6500 guests enjoying the annual celebrations. Another attraction is the P&O […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 25 2016
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Travel friendly tech upgrades on Azamara Journey

  Australians love travelling on Azamara Club Cruises and are their third biggest clientele. When Azamara Journey entered drydock in the Grand Bahama Shipyard for refurbishment, many Cruise Passenger readers shared their excitement on our […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 25 2016
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Inside the abandoned Costa Concordia cruise liner

It was dubbed the worst maritime disaster in Italy’s history since the second World War, killing 32 passengers, when Costa Concordia sank partially sank near the Tuscan island of Giglio in 2012 after hitting a […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 22 2016
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Norwegian Cruise line invests $400 million in upgrades

Norwegian Cruise Line announced multi-million dollar refurbishments under the Norwegian Edge program investing $400 million in upgrades across the fleet’s nine ships. The refurbishment plans were laid in 2015 with Norwegian Epic’s makeover of restaurants […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jan 22 2016
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Regent piles on the luxe with $125 million refurbishment

  Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced an extensive $125 million fleet-wide refit as more and more lines move into the luxury sector. Crystal Cruise Lines, recently purchased by Genting Holdings, Seabourn and Silversea are […]

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Jan 22 2016
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