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Celebrity Cruises has released its Australian summer 2021-22 season, including the debut of Celebrity Eclipse in local waters. Eclipse will sail 19 voyages in and around Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific during its season, which will run October 8 2021 through April 17 2022. With Australian and New Zealand passengers in mind, the … Read more
In a major departure for a big ship line, Celebrity Cruises is invading the luxury space with inclusions like WiFi, drinks and tips. The new ‘Always Included’ approach to pricing aims to put an end to complex promotions, add-ons and limited time offers and give passengers a more luxurious experience. Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO … Read more
Aurora Expeditions has unveiled the sleek design of its second purpose-built expedition ship, the Sylvia Earle – and new protection for its passenger deposits. Along with a sneak peak of the new ship, CEO Monique Ponfoort was also able to reassure passengers that the new booking policies were flexible and designed to give them peace … Read more
Cruise and Maritime Voyages, the traditional British cruise line which folded during COVID, has auctioned off its five ships. And one even sold for $1.7 million – around the price of an inner Sydney house. The vessels were sold for between $1.7 and $10.1 million and are either being held by private companies or meeting … Read more
Cruise cancellations in the last nine months have skyrocketed, leaving many passengers navigating complex credit redemption procedures. A future cruise credit is a voucher provided by the cruise line. Think of it like a gift voucher. Most lines allow guests to redeem these online or over the phone if they have booked directly – otherwise, … Read more
Oceania Cruises has set a new record for a booking day following the launch of its 2022 Europe & North America Collection of voyages. The culinary and destination-focused cruise line had more than a 20% increase in bookings for its Europe & North America season over last year. The most bookings were seen on cruises … Read more
Royal Caribbean yesterday put out a call for volunteers to take part in simulated voyages and so far, more than 17,000 people have responded. America’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) has told cruise lines they must make trial cruises using volunteer passengers before they can have their vessels certified fit to sail. Royal Caribbean is … Read more
Coral Expeditions Australia’s small ship expedition line will have its biggest Kimberley season next year when it offers 40 voyages across three ships. The line’s three Australian flagged and crewed ships, Coral Discoverer, Coral Adventurer and the new Coral Geographer will offer 10-night expeditions departing Darwin and Broome with passengers able to see Kimberley’s overflowing … Read more
The Australian government has revealed a timetable for the roll out of a coronavirus vaccine, setting new expectations for the restart of big ship cruising next year. Australia’s regulator of medicines says he expects to be able to approve the first coronavirus vaccine in late January. That means the vaccine will be available in March, … 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.
