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Check out the dark sky of the Warrumbungles as it celebrates StarFest in 2020. Virtual option available! The night skies open with a field of stars stretching as far as the eye can see at Australia’s first Dark Sky Park in the Warrumbungle National Park. Just under a two-hour drive from Dubbo, the national park … Read more
The gateway to the Kimberley region of Western Australia, Broome is wild, wide and wonderful. Natasha Dragun takes the pulse of this frontier town built on pearls. It’s dusk in Broome, and I’m eating oysters at the aptly named Sunset Bar & Grill. There’s not a free table in the enormous establishment; nor on the … Read more
Travel agency CruiseAway has assured 40 retirees who had their cruise holidays in the US cancelled that they will get their full refunds by next week. “By this time next week, they will get all their money back,” CruiseAway director of operations, Ashkan Ghasemi in Brisbane told Cruise Passenger. “As a travel agency, we will … Read more
Actor Tom Cruise has hired two Hurtigruten cruise ships for a month in an attempt to continue filming the latest Mission Impossible movie in Norway. “Tom is determined not to see any more hold-ups …The studio believes it will keep everyone safe and get this shoot wrapped up,” a source told ‘The Sun UK’. The … Read more
The Australian Government has announced a three month extension of the cruise ban, putting more jobs in jeopardy but holding out hope for small ships to set sail domestically. The Department of Health responded to Cruise Passenger’s queries regarding the end of the cruise ban yesterday by saying: “At this time, there has been no … Read more
Princess Cruises has unveiled its plans for their 2021-22 Australian season, with the Royal Princess and Coral Princess heading Down Under. The season also includes plans for Coral Princess’ first roundtrip world cruise from Australia in 2022, as well as the return of Emerald Princess and Sapphire Princess. The ships will be homeported in Melbourne, … Read more
Pack your pup The Langham Sydney has recently paired with Pound Paws for a new, curated Pampered Pets Staycation package. In addition to the usual luxe of a Langham stay, a special gift bag, pet afternoon tea, breakfast in bed for you and your fur-child, and three hours of pet-sitting are all included. A series … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has announced more than 50 cruises aboard Carnival Spirit to be sailing from the new Brisbane port from June 2022. The new cruises aboard the Carnival Spirit will be sailing from June 2022 through to March 2023 with itineraries showcasing the best of the Sunshine States’ coastline, including the Great Barrier Reef … Read more
Luxury cruise line Silversea has confirmed it will be delivering their newest ship, the Silver Moon on 30 October. Despite the global pandemic, this is the second ship Silversea will launch this year. The Galapagos bound Silver Origin was delivered on 3 June and is set to depart on 7 November. The 596-guest Silver Moon, … 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.
