Dream Cruises to resume sailings in July

Explorer Dream leaves Australia

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, says Hurtigruten

Norway hiking

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 pulls Majestic Princess from the Australian 2021/22 season

Majestic Princess in Sydney

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

Most cruise ports remain closed and few are re-opening

Barcelona in Spain

Spain is opening its borders to overseas tourists this month  – but is maintaining its ban on cruise ships calling at any Spanish port. One of the most popular destinations for Mediterranean cruise itineraries, Spain banned cruise ships three months ago to prevent the spread of  COVID-19. Spain played host to more than 10 million … Read more

Scenic unveils hidden gems of European river cruising for 2021

Scenic Diamond Bordeaux

Luxury line, Scenic has unveiled hidden wonders of European river cruises for 2021 including two new culinary itineraries in France. The French gastronomic itineraries include Tastes of Southern France on the Rhone and Flavours of Bordeaux on the Garonne. Highlight of the journey will be a dinner prepared by Michelin-starred chef Didier Goiffon and a … Read more

What the Qantas cancellations say about the return of cruise

Qantas Taking off

The boss of Qantas, Alan Joyce has stated publicly what many in travel have been saying in private: Australia’s major airline will not be flying internationally until July 2021. With the exception of New Zealand and a handful of other ‘travel bubble’ destinations, all international flying will be suspended unless a coronavirus vaccine is released. … Read more

How two Carnival Cruise Line nurses delivered a baby, 37,000 feet in the air

Nurses John and Christine Anne after they delivered a baby girl

It’s a girl – delivered 37,000 feet in the air. When a passenger on board an Emirates flight, went into labour, two Carnival Cruise Line nurses, Christine Anne and John helped deliver a healthy baby girl. The newborn has been named Sky. The two crew members from the cruise ship Carnival Breeze, were being repatriated … Read more

Local travel deals from $40 per person, per night

Adelaide Hills

Many holiday options in the next two months are nearly booked out so get in quick to save your spot. We have found travel deals for staycations all over Australia from quiet resorts to short city getaways. For more adventure, there are also ski season deals, wine tours as well as cheap flights to your … Read more