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The new ocean-going yacht, Emerald Azzurra has floated out from its shipyard in Vietnam, marking a year before she debuts on the Red Sea in 2022. Emerald Cruises will launch the boutique ship which can accommodate only 100 guests with an eight-day Best of the Red Sea itinerary on 28 January 2022. Emerald Azzurra which … Read more
The future of Australian cruise is currently being trialled by Singaporeans on board Quantum of the Seas. The ship resumed sailings from the Lion City earlier this week, and will be offering cruises to no where to local residents. Royal Caribbean’s world-first test sailings have begun on board Quantum of the Seas, which will be … Read more
Luxury adventure line Ponant has increased its Kimberley 2021 expedition voyages and added new Western Australia itineraries after a surge in demand for more Australian sailings. Ponant is now offering a Kimberley season of 19 departures between May and September with three new voyages onboard Le Soléal, as well as three new expedition itineraries exploring … Read more
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
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.
