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Traditional British line, Cruise & Maritime Voyages has seen an increase in bookings for their 2021 European summer season, indicating that people are still planning for the future. The line said that Aussies are mainly booking on the Columbus and the line’s newest ship, the Amy Johnson. “CMV Australia has reported a 67% increase in bookings … Read more
The true extent of the task of reforming the cruise industry has been spelt out after the US Centres for Disease Control extended its No Sail order until July 24. According to American broadcaster CNN, the centre has “reason to believe that cruise ship travel may continue to introduce, transmit, or spread Covid-19.” Dr Martin … Read more
Here at Cruise Passenger, we field a lot of questions about the current pandemic and the plethora of changing “pause” dates put out by the world’s cruise lines. Our readers are mostly seasoned cruise passengers. They can’t wait to march back up the gang plank and greet their favourite crews. Well over 60% told us … Read more
Passengers on the Australian owned adventure ship, Greg Mortimer, are set to launch a class action after 128 people became infected with COVID-19. Sydney-based Aurora Expeditions has been accused in a statement of claim, of endangering the safety of 217 people by allowing the Greg Mortimer to leave Argentina on March 15, just days after … Read more
Expedition line, Hurtigruten has extended the suspension of its worldwide sailings until 16 June. “We are two months into what is a truly extraordinary situation. In one way or another, the consequences of the pandemic impact us all,” said Daniel Skjeldam, Hurtigruten CEO. “There is still a lot of uncertainty in what the next weeks … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed more than a year’s worth new itineraries with voyages to over 20 new destinations across all seven continents. The itineraries span between 2021 and 2023, and go to a range of places like Antarctica, South America, South Africa and Greenland. “The just-announced itineraries for 2021 through 2023 are designed to … Read more
Scenic Group has shown strong confidence in the future of the luxury cruise sector, cutting steel for its second expedition ship, Scenic Eclipse II, and announcing a further four will be built by MKM Yachts shipyard, owned by the line in Rijeka, Croatia. The construction of Scenic Eclipse II follows the remarkable success of the … Read more
Oceania Cruises has unveiled “The Ultimate Sale”, offering major price reductions to entice travellers cooped up at home to travel the world again. Special deals to Europe with prices starting from just $2220 pp will include free shore excursions, free onboard credit, free internet and free beverage package. “The Ultimate Sale offers unrivalled value with … Read more
For most international travellers, their perception of Indonesia is derived from a visit to Bali, the ‘Island of the gods.’ This bustling and often hustling urban sprawl, where every shop seems to sell the same items and everyone is a licensed money exchanger, is far from the real Indonesia. Indonesia’s heart lies in her outer … 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.
