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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
It’s a question on every cruiser’s lips – when will we be able to sail again? The answer appears to be October.Royal Caribbean’s Managing Director Gavin Smith has said that his vessels will be sailing in Australia by October. The line, which has Ovation of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas sailing … Read more
Mick Fogg is one of the most experienced expedition leaders in Australia. He now works for the luxury, small-ship fleet of Ponant. In a three-part series, he shares his favourite destinations. When I think of all the places I have been, all the things I have seen and all the people I have met, there … Read more
Two of the biggest players in the Alaska cruise season have cancelled the start of the season, leaving Alaska tourism reeling. Princess Cruises and Holland America Line cancelled most of their Alaska sailings this summer and also closed their lodges, motor coaches and trains. Holland America operates the McKinley Chalet Resort, McKinley Explorer rail cars … Read more
Relaxing by the pool, queueing for the buffet, sharing the big table in the main restaurant – will all of these convivial cruise routines be available in the future? Meeting new people and forming friendships has always been part or the magic mix that makes cruising a special experience. How much can safety survive the … Read more
Local Kiama resident and teacher, Nicole Dillon could bare it no longer. She wanted to do something to cheer up the 1100 crew members stuck in isolation on board Ruby Princess at Port Kembla. So she rallied the help of the local community and businesses in Illawarra and donated 1200 gift bags filled with Australian … Read more
Graeme Lake celebrated his wife’s 75th birthday aboard the Ruby Princess on its now infamous cruise back to Sydney last month. They were among those ushered off the ship while 13 fellow passengers were being tested. They travelled back to Murrumba Downs, Queensland, before both started to display signs of COVID-19. Mrs Lake died in … 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.
