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Princess Cruises is cancelling all voyages through 30 June 2020 as the industry continues to wrestle with the COVID-19 global pandemic. The move means Princess, which has suffered three ships at the centre of coronavirus controversies, has extended its pause, originally instated for 60 days to May 10,2020. The line also halted Alaska Gulf cruising … Read more
There are now three investigations into the docking and disembarking of the Ruby Princess after NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian appointed Sydney silk Bret Walker to conduct a special commission of inquiry. Along with a police investigation being conducted by the homicide squad and a coroner’s inquiry, Mr Walker’s special commission will have “exceptional powers”. Which … Read more
In a blow which will further test the resilience of the world’s top cruise brands, the US Centres for Disease Control has extended the ban on sailings or another 100 days “or until COVID-19 is no longer deemed a public health threat.” “The measures we are taking today to stop the spread of Covid-19 are … Read more
Police investigating the deadly cluster of COVID-19 cases aboard the Ruby Princess have pinpointed a waiter or crew person handling food as the likely source. A team of detectives has been aboard the cruise ship docked at Port Kembla since last week, probing how the vessel was allowed to dock at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal … Read more
The Easter bunny has come early this year. While we might not be able to spend the long weekend cruising the high seas, this is a little treat P&O Australia has given us. After an evening of drinks and dinner, entertainment and dancing, there is always a pleasant surprise waiting for us on our beds. … Read more
Australian touring company APT has launched a legal case which could potentially strike out a government order that all cruise ships leave Australian waters as soon as possible. APT, which has a number of small boutique ships as well as river vessels in Europe and Asia, has asked the federal court to rule out part … Read more
The first video of the much-awaited, 2900-passenger, Celebrity Apex has just been unveiled as the line is determined to launch its newest Edge-class ship despite the coronavirus crisis. The video footage of Apex’s virtual delivery ceremony, believed to be the first of its kind, shows the ship’s dramatic and chic new spaces from the Grand … Read more
Melbournian retirees Jeff Norton and wife, Dianne have booked a 73-night cruise from Fremantle to London in February next year, unfazed by their eventful cruise on CMV’s Vasco da Gama. The ship was turned away from several ports, including Fremantle, because of COVID-19 fears. “Our enthusiasm for cruising has not at all been dented by … Read more
It’s been a surreal time for Carnival Australia, part of the world’s biggest cruise line and one of Australia’s longest and most treasured travel brands. First, the “demonising” of best-loved Princess Cruises, as Carnival’s President Sture Myrmell puts it, after the Diamond Princess and Ruby Princess were caught up in the COVID-19 outbreak. Then the … 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.
