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It’s been a staple of the big cruise ship lines for decades. Whether you’re travelling with the kids, on a weekend away with friends, or as a solo cruiser, the interior cabin has become a popular choice because of its affordability. But with strict health protocols expected to come into play in the next few … Read more
There is much confusion over when international lines will return and cruise in Australian seas. The Federal Government’s official ban on foreign cruise vessels entering local waters ends on 17 September. So what do the cruise lines say about when they’ll be back? Carnival Cruise Line said it will resume cruising when it is safe … Read more
Expedition line, Hurtigruten and luxury cruise company, Ponant have introduced new COVID-Safe measures across their fleet of ships. Hurtigruten has halved its passenger capacity on its ships to allow for social distancing for its summer sailings which restarted on 16 June. Passengers will have their temperatures checked before embarkation and temperature screening cameras have been … Read more
Superstar celebrity chef, Luke Mangan, who is one of P&O Cruises Australia’s ambassadors has continued his cooking at home program on the line’s socials. If you love his delicious pan-fried gnocchi served at Luke’s Salt Grill restaurants onboard the line’s ships, well then, you’re in for a treat. Luke will also show you a short … Read more
Thousands of Australians are finding themselves cooped up in their hotels for two long weeks during the mandatory quarantine period. Australian dancer, Ashleigh Perrie, an employee of Holland America Line’s MS Zaandam was sailing through Antarctica and onward to South America when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The performer has gone through quite an ordeal to … Read more
Reading the tea leaves about when we’ll be able to get back to cruising is a little like Kremlin watching during the cold war: it wasn’t so much what they said, but who was saying it. So when Simon Birmingham, Federal Tourism Minister, says he doesn’t expect our borders to be open to international tourism … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have extended the suspension of sailings until 30 September. All itineraries across the three brands embarking between 1 August to 30 September will now be cancelled. However, the cancelled voyages exclude Seattle-based Alaska voyages on Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Bliss scheduled to depart in September. … Read more
One of Australia’s leading travel agencies, Helloworld, has changed its trading agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line in a row over its refund policy. Helloworld’s CEO Andrew Burnes claimed the line asked the agency to pay for cancelled cruises in full before it could get a refund. The agency has “nearly $4 million outstanding in deposits … Read more
Great deals, fabulous experiences and the chance to enjoy our own backyard – what’s not to love about an Australian holiday now the borders are reopening. We’re right behind the huge move to get Australia back on the road – but there are a few precautions we would advise. Here are our five rules of … 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.
