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Australian health authorities are on track to approve a vaccine ahead of schedule, which could see fully vaccinated Australian travellers by mid-year. Health Minister Greg Hunt says Australia has a five-stage vaccination rollout program, and would be making final decisions at the end of January. The government’s roll-out program means health workers and the elderly … Read more
There’s a new kid on the luxury block. Celebrity Cruises has invaded the “luxe” space, claiming membership of the “all inclusive” territory usually occupied by five-star lines like Regent Seven Seas and Silversea. “Holidays should be effortless from the start. That’s why every Celebrity cruise includes drinks, Wi-Fi and service charges – always. It’s that … Read more
Royal Caribbean has cancelled all Australian sailings through to April 30, 2021 as they await news of the cruise ban lifting. But despite the new bout of cancellations, the line told Cruise Passenger: “We are hopeful we can have an early 2021 Australian season in some form. “Timings and itineraries can be confirmed once an … Read more
The Australian Government’s Department of Health has told Cruise Passenger it IS considering a staged approach to a cruise resumption instead of the current ban on international ships, which is set to expire December 17. The positive statement, the most encouraging for some time from a government department, follows a push from CLIA Australasia Managing … Read more
Australia’s cruise industry has launched a campaign to press the government not to extend the ban on international vessels, which is due to end on December 17. As cruisepassenger.com.au reported three weeks ago, the industry health regimes are being studied by the Australian government. Cruise Lines International Association Australasia (CLIA), which represents cruise ship owners, … Read more
The first Royal Caribbean cruise in more than six months has set sail from Singapore, filled with volunteers on a two-day voyage to test new COVID protocols and safety operations. The cruise to nowhere, on board Quantum of the Seas, set sail on Saturday and will complete a two day loop with no port stops … Read more
The world’s most luxurious line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled seven inspiring, bucket list destinations including Australia from mid 2021 to early 2022. The line’s spacious and stylish ships will embark on inaugural voyages across the globe including Antarctica, Alaska, Australia, Asia and New Zealand. The newly launched Seven Seas Splendor will head to … Read more
According to the government, a vaccine against COVID-19 will be with us by March, and Australians will be able to receive it for free. Qantas, the national airline, has already said passengers will need to prove they have had a vaccine before they can fly. Will it be the same for Australian cruises? Cruise Passenger … Read more
In what appears to be a promising sign, Captain Vittorio Marchi and his crew are back on board Carnival Spirit and sharing updates as they wait for new orders offshore near Singapore. The Carnival Spirit crew are just one of the latest to begin to mobilise as vaccine news grows and safe-cruising framework details are ironed … 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.
