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Traditional British line, Cruise & Maritime Voyages revealed bookings for the European 2021 season are up by 55 per cent. The findings, which were surveyed over February and March, show that there is still a strong interest in cruising, despite the current hold on the travel and cruise industry. Cruisers are looking at longer cruises, … Read more
Cunard has announced it will be extending its suspension period, until July for the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria, and until September for the Queen Elizabeth. For the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria, the line announced it will be cancelling all sailings that were due to depart before and up to, 31 July. For the Queen Elizabeth, she was … Read more
With cruisers stuck at home, lines have turned to virtual cruises to keep their passengers’ travel dreams alive until they get the greenlight to sail again. From Viking’s own television station, Viking.TV to Silversea’s collection of 60 virtual cocktails presented by bartender Alex, you can now tune-in to watch the joys of ocean, river and … Read more
To commemorate Anzac Day tomorrow, P&O Cruises’ corporate executive chef, Uwe Stiefel, has shared his recipe for the crunchy and much-loved Anzac Biscuits, or in Uwe’s case, he calls it Anzac Cookies. Here are the ingredients you need 150g plain flour 90g rolled oats 85g desiccated coconut 155g brown sugar 125g butter 2tbs golden syrup … Read more
When MSC Magnifica left Genoa in Italy on 5 January, it was a very different world. The so called “unknown pneumonia” did not have a name. The World Health Organization said no one had died and only 59 people were infected – all in Wuhan, China, according to a report in BBC News. Very few … Read more
It may be the future of cruising – smaller ships, fewer passengers and crew, and entry into lesser known ports. It could answer passengers’ concerns when they start travelling again. Evergreen Cruises, which are fondly known for their four-star deluxe river cruises, are expanding their horizons into the small yacht experience. Launching in 2021, catching … Read more
As the Ruby Princess finally left Australia this week, Princess Cruises president Jan Swartz issued a heartfelt plea to Australians who have made the line the country’s favourite: “Stick with us”. Her appeal came in a personalised letter to tens of thousands of cruisers in which she addressed the issues of how COVID-19 has so seriously … Read more
THE cruise industry has launched a major global effort to come up with new health protocols that will reassure cruise passengers that it is safe to board ships again. The industry, which has carried almost 30 million guests annually with very few mishaps, has been battered by COVID-19 crisis, and now needs to come back … Read more
Some 49 crew members from the Ruby Princess will be flying to their home countries, bringing the ship one step closer to leaving Australian waters. NSW Police, along with NSW Health, the Australian Defence Force and Transport for NSW disembarked the crew members, one of whom tested positive for COVID-19. The crew member was taken … 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.
