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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
Their well-patronised vessels are sailing the most beautiful waters in the world. They have already sailed a dozen itineraries in Queensland and are about to sail Tasmania and South Australia. They even have a brand new ship arriving next month to complete a trio which will tackle the Kimberley. With the world’s giant fleets becalmed … Read more
The cruise industry was in shock last night after an expected season of itineraries from New Zealand by luxury expedition line Ponant was blocked at the last minute. The New Zealand Immigration Service claims 61 of the Le Laperouse’s 90 crew don’t have visas because they are not “essential”, and has said the ship cannot … Read more
Chris Fletcher and his wife Christina booked what they thought would be the holiday of a lifetime – a 14-night European river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest with APT. But the Queensland couple, like thousands of Australians, have been caught in refund and cancellation chaos that has almost brought the travel industry to its knees. … Read more
P&O’s newest ship, the Pacific Encounter has officially joined the fleet. The ship is currently in Singapore undergoing refurbishment and will have the capacity for 2,600 passengers across 12 decks. Pacific Encounter is currently in ‘wet dock’ where she has already taken on her new P&O persona. She’s now sporting her P&O Cruises branding on … Read more
Following Quantum of the Seas successful return to service in Singapore, Royal Caribbean has announced that the ship will remain in the Asia-Pacific region for the 2021 summer season. Quantum was initially scheduled to move to Alaska, offering seven-day sailings from Seattle along with three other Royal Caribbean ships, Ovation, Radiance and Serenade of the … Read more
Flushed with success after returning from a successful restart voyage circumnavigating the pristine waters of Tasmania, Coral Expeditions has released a series of stunning photographs taken during the 10-day itinerary on board Coral Discoverer. The circumnavigation of the Apple Isle kick-started Coral Expeditions’ summer season, taking an intimate group of 45 passengers from 17 to … 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.
