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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
Australia is emerging from lockdown – with the exception of Western Australia and Tasmania, most states should be open for travel by July 20. Our tourism operators are also coming out of hibernation, with great deals for your next short break. From spa and wellness retreats to tropical getaways, here are some of the best … Read more
Thredbo’s website crashed as 30,000 Aussies raced to get ski tickets last week. Is Australia ready to travel? Oh yes it is! But travel isn’t as simple as it once was – the check in process is more intensive, air travellers are requested to wear masks and carry hand sanitiser, dining out and entertainment options … Read more
Dreaming of wide highways and big country scenery? Craig Tansley reveals the 10 best places you can escape to by car in Australia. Cairns to Cape York, Queensland One of the world’s most iconic road trips: a 1000-kilometre 4WD journey from Cairns through croc-infested waters to the very tip of Australia. There are different ways … Read more
Cruise & Maritime Voyages has announced it will extend the suspension of all its worldwide cruises from 1st July to 25th August 2020. To date, there have been no reported cases of coronavirus on any of CMV’s small to medium sized ships. All ships in the fleet are currently situated in their home ports, with most of the … Read more
Viking, the “thinking person’s cruise” line has launched its seventh ocean ship, the 930-passenger Viking Venus in Italy. Scheduled to debut early next year, Viking Venus will spend her maiden season sailing in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. The traditional floating out ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy yesterday. “As the world … Read more
Some international cruise lines are resuming operations sooner than expected, with expedition leader, Hurtigruten, one of the first lines to return to the seas on 16 June. The line will kick start its summer season with the classic Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen itinerary onboard the 900-passenger MS Finnmarken for local cruisers with prices starting from $4982 per person … 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.
