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Scenic is in talks with state governments over advanced plans to bring Scenic Eclipse to operate a 2021 domestic Australian season, it has been revealed. The news means six small ship adventure lines are now planning to sail Australian itineraries this year – with Kimberley being on everyone’s list. A Scenic spokesperson said talks with … Read more
Small ship expedition cruising is set to make Australia one of the world’s major destinations as more lines and ships announce plans to sail our coasts. The only line currently sailing, Coral Expeditions, will restart its operations in Western Australia – chalking up another milestone for the plucky Australian operator with Aussie flagged and crewed … Read more
MSC Cruises has revealed stunning renderings of their newest ship, the MSC Seashore. The stylish ship, which is due to launch in August 2021, has plenty of outdoor spaces and designed for cruisers to spend their time by the pool. She will be the longest ship in the fleet and the largest ship built in … Read more
She had her farewell cruises on sale in Australia only last year. Now her line, CMV, is no more thanks to the pandemic and the Astoria, the world’s oldest cruise ship, is being auctioned tonight for a heft and probably optimistic $12 million. The insolvency administrator of Portuscale Cruises will attempt to auction the 73-year-old … Read more
Kate McCue – who became the first American woman to captain a megaship at the age of 38 and accessorises her uniform with black platform patent Christian Louboutins – may be pretty, but she’s also gritty. The woman at the helm of Celebrity’s flagship, Celebrity Edge, was supposed to sign off for three months of shore … Read more
Behind every cancelled cruise lies a community that missed the chance to welcome a shipload of excited visitors. It’s a tour operator who has no bookings, a shop owner who made no sales, a driver without passengers, a port worker with no job. In the cities, it’s a departure port where pre-cruise hotels, pubs and … Read more
Maree Curtis and her partner had booked their holiday of a lifetime to celebrate retirement – flights with Air Canada; a rail trip on the Rocky Mountaineer and an Alaskan cruise aboard the Celebrity Solstice. Then along came COVID-19, and like thousands of others, the couple saw their $20,000 dream evaporate before their eyes. But … Read more
Luxury line Crystal Cruises will require all passengers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to their voyage either on its ocean and river bound ships. The line also said it will expect all its crew to be vaccinated as well, but “this may not be a viable option for all crew … Read more
APT is talking to three state governments to get their luxury adventure small ship Caledonian Sky into the Kimberley for the April season. APT’s managing director Chris Hall has told Cruise Passenger he is “quietly positive” about talks with the state governments regarding restarting small-ship cruising in Australia. Mr Hall, one of Australia’s most respected … 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.
