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Priscilla and Mad Max are the stars of Broken Hill’s showreel. Katrina Lobley reminisces with the locals at our Hollywood of the Outback. From the moment Yorkshireman Adrian Bennett first visited Silverton in the NSW Outback, he was hooked. One of the world’s biggest Mad Max fans was making a pilgrimage to see the landscape … Read more
The owner of Dream Cruises and Crystal, Genting Hong Kong, has suspended payments on debts of almost $3.4bn, it was reported in Hong Kong today. The company, backed by Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay and a Malaysian gambling empire, said it would “temporarily suspend all payments to the group’s financial creditors” while restructuring debt. Dream … Read more
A South Australian passenger airlifted from a cruise ship after suffering multiple heart attacks was issued with a $29,092 rescue and medical bill. And even though he had travel insurance bought through the Australian Central Credit Union, an Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) review has upheld a payout of just $4,000. The man, who cannot … Read more
Cruise Passenger readers – Australia’s biggest cruise community – have given their verdict on the report into the Ruby Princess debacle. An overwhelming 82.6 per cent believe not enough has been done to deal with the situation, and that heads should roll over the failings of the NSW Department of Health. Two heads in particular … Read more
The fun family line, Carnival, has revealed videos and photos of their new BOLT roller coaster on Carnival’s Mardi Gras which will start sailing in February 2021. Whether you’re young, young at heart, a thrill-seeker or somebody who is feeling a little too relaxed after lounging in the sun – the BOLT roller coaster is … Read more
A family of five has fallen victim to the tough new rules to safeguard the first big ship cruises in Europe, after being kicked off the MSC Grandiosa’s first sailing. In what looks like a precursor to the kind of no-excuses regulations needed to safeguard other passengers, the family received their marching orders after they … Read more
Croatia’s border opening saw an influx of bookings for premier small ship cruises with Katarina Line – masks and all. Passengers told the line wearing a mask does not stop them from having fun on the ship. After months pent up in their homes, the ocean breeze is a welcome change. Guests have been asked … Read more
Many Australian cruisers are so frustrated by numerous cancellations and rebooking holidays that they have decided to splurge instead on luxury cars or new carpets for their homes, Justine Sealey, managing director of Ramsgate Travel Service told Cruise Passenger this week. Others have spent their holiday funds repaying mortgages on behalf of their children, who … Read more
Find your next Australian holiday with these deals. Frolic on the beaches of Palm Cove and Coffs Harbour from beachside resorts. Or enjoy the best of both the reef and rainforest in Port Douglas. Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain and Perth’s Margaret River also feature forest retreats. Alternatively, experience a Darwin city stay or explore the Barossa … 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.
