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New Zealand is Australia’s best hope to kick start international tourism – and particularly cruise. After all, you could cruise to New Zealand, take in the glories of Milford Sound and back without meeting anyone – a real bubble. But with NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern starting her election campaign ahead of the September 19 … Read more
Three cheers to Rafaela Aponte and husband Gianluigi, the Italian billionaires who own the global cruise and shipping line MSC. They are set to resume cruising with two departures from Italy this month. The MSC Grandiosa is due to sail from Genoa on Monday, and MSC Magnifica from Bari at the end of the month. … Read more
Viking Cruises has cancelled all cruises for this year through to December 31 when international travel will be less complicated, said chairman Torstein Hagen. “Recent events have shown us that the recovery from this pandemic will be sporadic and the ability to travel freely across borders remains some time away. As keen as we may … Read more
As Australia grapples with COVID-19 restrictions on state borders, particularly in Victoria, we tell you where you can go. State border openings for visitors remain tricky – so check before you book. Here’s a state-by-state travel guide.  ACT The ACT Government has closed its borders to travellers from Victoria. There are no restrictions for … Read more
Get the best deals on city stays, eco resorts, lodges along with adrenaline pumping activities this week. Enjoy a stylish luxury city stay in Brisbane’s Alex Perry Hotel & Apartments and SKYE Suites Sydney or get to a quiet nature retreat in the lodges on Kangaroo Island or an eco-resort in Broome. There is also … Read more
European line MSC Cruises has unveiled that its flagship vessels, MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica will resume operations in the Mediterranean. The two vessels, which are set to depart on 16 August and 29 August respectively, will offer a seven-night cruise visiting five different destinations. MSC joins other lines like German TUI and Norwegian Hurtigurten, … Read more
We told you what life is like on one of the first ocean voyages last week. But what’s happening on the rivers of Europe? A number of lines like German A-Rosa have made a slow and tentative start, resuming operations at the beginning of July. Other major lines intend to start later this year, with … Read more
Coronavirus cases put a damper on the long-awaited return of cruising around the world this week – but it hasn’t extinguished attempts to bring back itineraries wherever lines can make them work. Hurtigruten, the Norwegian expedition line that trail-blazed the return in Northern Europe, temporarily suspend expedition journeys on Monday after cases among the 158-strong … Read more
It’s been a quiet few months for the cruise industry. Pre-COVID, we would be at the height of the European and North American wave season, sailing around the Mediterranean or sunning ourselves on the beaches in the Bahamas. We would be whale watching off the shores of Alaska or heading north to the Arctic. But … 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.
