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Cruise ships may be based in individual states and sail only local itineraries as part of a phased comeback plan for the cruise industry. Only residents of the state would be allowed to board, with strict testing beforehand. Queensland, with its access to many islands, and New South Wales are two states very much in … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line announced it would delay the Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor from returning to Australia. The two ships were due in this year for extensive upgrades and the line has decided to delay the launch of the refurbished ships until later next year. Carnival Spirit cruises from Brisbane have been cancelled until June 2021. Additionally, Carnival has … Read more
Home grown Australian cruise line Coral Expeditions has confirmed it will resume cruising from 14 October 2020 with a number of seven-night cruises. The Australia-flagged and crewed ship The Coral Discoverer will be operating out of Cairns with planned departures through till mid-December. The cruises will sail to the outer reefs and lesser-known islands of … Read more
Sanctuaries offer animal-loving travellers a chance to contribute and get up close and personal with rescued wildlife, writes Linda Moon. I’ve fallen in love… with three friendly turkeys. Emitting a musical coo, they waddle after me. Paris the goat also follows as I join the volunteers at the Lucky Star Sanctuary cleaning the chicken runs … Read more
Glamorous Townsville resort stay Experience Miami-inspired glamour and retro style at The Ville Resort-Casino. Your stay will include daily breakfast and a daily drink or cocktail voucher per person, a $50 food and drinks credit to spend across the resort’s restaurants and bars, and a $10 Match and Play casino voucher. Save more than $850 … Read more
The Airbnb of the outdoors Hipcamp has partnered with Australian private camping company Youcamp to utilise their 50,000 camping spots across 1,000 Australian private properties. The partnership will create the most comprehensive resource for unique outdoor stays including camp and RV sites, glamping, established caravans and homesteads. You can stay anywhere from a national park … Read more
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises have cancelled all sailings in Australia and New Zealand for the rest of the year. Both lines have suspended all cruises departing Australia and New Zealand through to 31 December 2020. The cancellation of local cruises goes beyond the Federal Government’s decision to ban all international cruise ships visiting Australian … Read more
Luxury line Silversea plans to restart its cruise operations this November after extending its suspension of all sailings on or before 31 October 2020. The line said its “top priority” is to “safeguard the health, safety of our guests, crew and the communities we visit.” “In the interest is commencing operations as soon as is … Read more
MSC has announced the MSC Magnifica will set sail on October 19th following the restart of MSC Grandiosa – with a new, longer itinerary to visit more destinations. Although this is the second time MSC Magnifica’s restart date has been changed, the cruise line is softening the blow by announcing a new itinerary which covers … 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.
