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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
After months of suspended operations, Dream Cruises has announced the resumption of cruises in Taiwan. From 26 July this year, two and three-night island hopping cruises will depart from Keelung, calling at the ports of Peng Hu, Matsu Island and Kinmen. “After months of detailed planning with the authorities to ensure the safety and health … Read more
Norway is the new cruise capital of the world, with Hurtigruten leading the charge having four ships sailing the Norwegian fjords and coastal voyages from this week. The coastal sailings are open to Norwegian and Danish domestic markets, with many locals jumping at the opportunity to experience the wonders of their own coastline this summer. … Read more
Princess Cruises’ largest Australian based ship, Majestic Princess will be leaving our waters for America. The line, which lays claim to being Australia’s largest and most popular, announced that the ship will be sailing from Los Angeles from September 2021, through to April 2022, signalling she will not return for the Australian 2021/22 wave season. … 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.
