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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
The northern NSW coastal town of Byron Bay was once known for its free-loving spirit community and surf culture. But the town’s pristine beaches, trail hikes through the tranquil rainforest and marine life have attracted the rich and famous. Aussie heartthrob Chris Hemsworth and his stunning wife, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky have set up camp in the … Read more
Viking has received an astonishingly strong response to its new American river cruise offering, with some of the itineraries selling out. The Mississippi River cruises, which feature new ships, were announced in April. Already all 2022 departures of the 15-day America’s Great River have sold out. Viking has now opened additional 2023 sailing dates sooner … Read more
The crew from five Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ are at last going home, according to line’s parent company, Global Cruise Lines. It comes after the British Maritime and Coast Guard Agency detained the Astoria, Astor, Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Marco Polo over issues relating to expired crew contracts and the health and safety of … Read more
Scenic is building a fleet of its Eclipse luxury expedition yachts. And now its sister company, Emerald Yacht Cruises, is expanding into the small ship arena too. Welcome to the company’s latest reincarnation of deluxe yachting , which will kick off when the new Emerald Azzurra sails from Venice to the Dalmatian Coast and the … Read more
After the 2008 recession and the 9/11 attacks, the cruise industry heavily discounted cruise prices in a bid to lure back travellers. During the coronavirus crisis, some thought there would be the same rock-bottom prices we saw in previous periods of instability. But this time, it’s different. Industry watchers, analysts and executives from the cruise … Read more
Small is beautiful. The cruise industry is seeing early signs of recovery with several lines resuming operations for local travellers in the wake of COVID-19. Boutique company Katarina Line, which specialises in cruising the Dalmatian coast, resumed sailing last month with departures from Opatija, Split and Dubrovnik. “Small-ship cruising is among the safest way to … 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.
