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The Norwegian Government has dropped all charges against two crew members of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises for shooting and killing a polar bear while on an excursion on the island of Phippsoya in Svalbard in 2018. Charges against the German line, Hapag-Lloyd have also been dropped. The 2018 shooting of the wild polar bear in the Arctic … Read more
The North Pole has long been in the sights of those seeking unique human endeavours. Its inhospitable terrain and distance make it a natural target for the adventurous. Now Ponant has claimed – even for a fleeting moment – a record of sorts. At 1.42am local time on September 8, a Ponant ship became the … Read more
Viking has unveiled its ocean and river cruises for 2023 with many itineraries offered at reduced prices. Selected ocean cruises in Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Alaska, the Caribbean, South America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand are now all available to purchase at this year’s prices with savings up to $3000 per couple. The line has also … Read more
While much of the world remains firmly closed to leisure travel, or is still in the grip of COVID, Europe’s cruise industry is emerging, blinking, into the late summer sunshine. It’s been a bumpy ride – but then, this is a pandemic. Everything was supposed to resume in style when Hurtigruten started operating three expedition … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, soon to be the world’s largest ship has floated out. The new ship which is currently now in the water at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint Nazaire, France, was floated out on 5 September. She’ll now undergo an extensive fitting-out process where her interior spaces will be built and … Read more
A class action lawsuit against the Ruby Princess operators started on Wednesday, hearing evidence from the lead plaintiff, a retired police officer who nearly died from COVID. But Carnival Corporation, the owner of Princess Cruises, told the court the world was in a different place when the ship sailed out of Sydney Harbour in March … Read more
It could just be the most romantic Valentine’s Day ever – it will certainly be the most regal. You can spend your special day aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth during a luxury 13-night cruise to stunning New Zealand, which starts on Valentine’s Day 2022. You kick off your holiday with a night in Melbourne and a … Read more
Private 4-day Food and Wine Tour – Mudgee and Orange Experience an ultra-luxe four-day gastronomic tour from Orange to Mudgee. Learn from award-winning winemakers before indulging in tastings of fresh farm-to-table produce. Includes three nights of boutique luxury accommodation, daily breakfast and lunch with accompanying wines, six private wine tastings, the services of an expert … Read more
Once Upon a Time At nel restaurant they keep things interesting, and a little fantastical. The new ‘once upon a time’ degustation menu is no exception. The 11 nostalgia inducing dishes start off with ‘Eat Me’ Cookies and end with ‘Imagination’ Custard Tarts sprinkled with fairy dust. The Sydney restaurant has promised it will be … 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.
