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Cruise lines are taking legal advice over the possibilities of enforcing a vaccinated-only passenger policy. And some have already announced tough new regulations about who they will allow to board their ships. Cunard, for instance, has issued an “Emergency Notification” to guests with pre-existing conditions saying guests who need supplementary oxygen, kidney dialysis or a … Read more
It’s almost the end of the year we’d rather forget. Thanks for staying with us through thick and thin. Cruise Passenger remains one of the biggest travel sites in the region, with an audience of almost 500,000. We’re humbled by the responses we’ve received to our surveys, the comments on our stories and the fact … Read more
Welcome to our Readers’ Choice Awards for this, the most extraordinary year in our 25 years of publishing. We thought long and hard about whether we should run these awards at all, given 2020 saw only three months of cruising. But we know how much our readers and the cruise lines look forward to the results … Read more
Royal Caribbean has today announced both Empress and Majesty of the Seas will be leaving the Royal Caribbean fleet before the end of 2020. The line has confirmed the ships have been sold to an undisclosed party, based in Asia-Pacific, that will release details for future sailings at a later time. “Empress and Majesty of … Read more
Viking has announced its new 2022-2023 world cruise departing from Fort Lauderdale in December 2022 is now on sale and it is selling fast. The new 2022-2023 Viking World Cruise, will span 138 days, 28 countries and 58 ports, with overnight stays in 11 cities. Similar to the recently announced and sold out Viking 2021/world … Read more
Three cosmopolitan cities, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne and an eight-night, cruise onboard the regal Queen Elizabeth – with included flights and hotel stay. It is a unique blend of discovering the wonderful city sights on our doorsteps and experiencing the fabulous lifestyle on QE, known for her lavish, gala balls, extravagant West End shows and … Read more
New Zealand expects to open a travel bubble with Australia from March next year, the NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed today. This means that quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand maybe introduced by the end of March 2021, provided the rate of COVID-19 infections remains low in both countries. In a press conference … Read more
The Federal Government announced that it would be extending the cruise ban for an additional three months this week. But the cruise industry took heart from what else the usually taciturn announcement said. Health Minister Greg Hunt has confirmed it is “working closely with state and territory agencies and the cruise industry to develop a … Read more
If you had a cruise booked this year, chances are you have been left with a cruise credit rather than happy memories of a holiday at sea. But when must you book to ensure you take advantage of the FCC? Every line that has offered credit has strict rules about when you need to make … 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.
