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The grandfather who was charged over the death of his 18-month-old granddaughter who fell off the balcony of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has been sentenced to three years of probation. According to Puerto Rico’s Department of Justice, Salvatore “Sam” Anello pleaded guilty to negligent homicide last year after his granddaughter, Chloe Wiegand, fell through … Read more
As the Australian industry continues to grapple with the fallout from New Zealand’s dramatic ban on Ponant’s Auckland cruises, many fear the move may have wider consequences. Industry leaders have been stepping up their attempts to persuade the federal government top lift its ban on foreign flagged ships, due to end on March 17. And … Read more
Luxury line Regent Seven Seas believes the extra personal space on its vessels is attracting new passengers as they report near record bookings for some itineraries. Senior Vice President Asia Pacific Steve Odell told Cruise Passenger: “The luxury cruise market continues to be strong right now and travellers are ready to book. “We know this … Read more
The Canadian government overnight has banned ships for entering its waters for the rest of the year, which is a massive blow for the Alaska cruise season. The ban will remain until February 22, 2022 which is an extension of the existing orders that are currently in place. It applies to ships carrying 100 or … Read more
Now sporting its iconic P&O Cruises Australia livery and huge funnel logo, Pacific Encounter left the shipyard in Singapore this week to begin her first days at sea as a member of the P&O Cruises family. The latest ship in P&O’s fleet departed ‘wet dock’ looking forward to a bright cruising future having completed the … Read more
Azamara will be back in Australia later this year with plans to grow its presence in the region, president Carol Cabezas said. “We have plans to be back for an Australian season later this year,” Ms Cabezas told Cruise Passenger in an interview. Australians and New Zealand guests make up the “low teens” in the … Read more
Despite the pandemic and international travel bans, Australians are booking ahead to cruise the Mediterranean on MSC ships in 2022, managing director MSC Cruises AU/NZ, Alessandro Guerreri said. “No doubt, Australians are cautious but they are also keen to cruise again. They are booking cruises to sail to their favourite destination, the Mediterranean, in 2022. … Read more
In a major blow to the return of cruise to Australasia, Ponant has been forced to pull out of its program of cruises in New Zealand, even though all cabins had already been sold. The move comes after Le Lapérouse was turned away from New Zealand despite agreements from New Zealand Health they would be … Read more
American Queen Steamboat Co and Victory Cruise Lines are to introduce mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all passengers, crew and tour coach drivers for sailings starting 1 July. The move comes as the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced compulsory face masks for all when on board cruise ships and inside cruise terminals. … 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.
