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With more than 50 nationalities, access to fresh seafood and tropical fruits, and a creative, out-of-the-box approach to life, drinking and dining in Darwin offers much more than you may expect. The dry season, around May to September, is famously populated with indoor and outdoor pop up venues taking advantage of the excellent weather and … Read more
Aurora Expeditions, the 28-year-old Australian adventure cruise company, has a new chief executive – one of the most senior Australasian executives from luxury adventure line Ponant. Monique Ponfoort (centre in our picture) takes on the role of leading the two-ship line at a time when it has the capability to come into its own thanks … Read more
Carnival Corporation, the owner of P&O Australia, Princess, Carnival Cruises, Holland America and Seabourn, is planning a staggered return to cruising – though there is no word yet when Australia will see ships. The global cruise giant, which usually has P&O and Princess vessels in Australia and New Zealand year round, will sail with fewer … Read more
The Land of the Long White Cloud has always attracted not just Australian cruisers, but a raft of visitors from America, Europe and Asia. Despite a 100-day no-sail order by the US health authorities, keen sailors are utilising their future cruise credits or reduced fares which has led to sold-out itineraries through New Zealand ports … Read more
Scenic Group is on track to build four more ultra-luxury Eclipse ships over the next six years at its own yard in Croatia. Scenic’s shipbuilding company MKM Yachts will undertake the new builds, with the construction of Scenic Eclipse II well underway and expected to debut early next year. The move is a signal that … Read more
A series of announcements this week was greeted as a breakthrough in attempts to restart cruising in an age still coming to terms with coronavirus. With the world’s fleets riding at anchor and tens of thousands of crew sent home, finding a solution to the “pausing” of cruise is a multi-billion dollar business. The first … Read more
After a successful return to ocean cruising last month, expedition line Hurtigruten will ramp up operations with 14 ships sailing by September. Hurtigruten, the world’s first line to restart ocean cruising in Norway on June 16, will launch several new itineraries around the British Isles on its first hybrid ship, MS Roald Amundsen in September. … Read more
COVID-19 pandemic has made strange bedfellows with Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings joining forces to develop enhanced health and safety standards for the cruise industry. A new Healthy Sail Panel comprising 11 experts has been formed to improve safety and health protocols in preparation for when cruising resumes again. The panel of … Read more
Local travel spots are starting to open again all across Australia and many are having offers to welcome you back to holidaying. Visit the iconic ‘Broadie of the Gold Coast, find delight in Margaret River’s wineries and attractions, grab the last few ski passes of the season or experience country New South Wales in the … 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.
