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In a bold and heart-warming move to get their passengers home, British line Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Vasco da Gama and Columbus made a switch of passengers. With the Department of Foreign Affairs issuing a warning calling all Aussies home, CMV went to lengthy efforts to get them back. Sailing on a world cruise, the … Read more
As cruise lines the world are working hard to get remaining passengers back home, there are tales of great resilience emerging. Around 350 passengers are currently onboard Hurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen, which is floating off the coast of Chile after the country closed all ports to cruise ships. The ship was scheduled to dock at Punta Arenas … Read more
Many ships sailing in our region are scrambling to decide their next steps as Australia and New Zealand close their ports to international cruise ships. The Celebrity Solstice which was on a 10-night New Zealand cruise was able to complete her itinerary as scheduled, according to the line. She was able to call at Dunedin … Read more
Cruise Passenger is monitoring all COVID-19 developments that affect the cruise industry. If you have any new information, news or images, please email us at [email protected]. [divider]3 April 2020 at 10:01[/divider] Aussies on the Zaandam and Rotterdam get to come home Marise Payne said 131 Aussies who have been on two of Holland America’s ship will be … Read more
Australia has banned international cruise ships for 30 days, while the New Zealand government has banned cruise vessels from its territorial waters for more than three months in a weekend of tough moves to halt the global coronavirus pandemic. Australia’s move came Sunday after a cabinet meeting which also agreed all international travellers to Australia … Read more
P&O Cruises Australia has today followed a long list of lines in pausing its cruise itineraries for 30 days “following advice from the country’s public officials that mass gatherings should be limited to no more than 500 people”. Says the line in a statement: “The 30-day pause takes effect from today until P&O’s planned resumption … Read more
Royal Caribbean has halted sailings in Australia and worldwide for 30 days due to COVID-19 concerns. The line had announced the voluntary halt in America on Friday but said it would continue sailings in Australia until the end of its current season. But this morning, Royal Caribbean put out a further statement saying: “We understand … Read more
The ship has had a multi-million-dollar refresh. And so has the menu of its most famous chef – Luke Mangan. P&O’s Pacific Explorer returned to Sydney this week boasting a new-look Luke Mangan restaurant serving perennial signature dishes kingfish sashimi, liquorice parfait and more. But the sashimi has a new zesty lime taste, making it … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line is increasing its daily gratuity by US50c with the increased rates set to start from April 2020. For passengers in standard cabins, the daily gratuity will increase to US$15.50 per person, per day, up from US$15. Those booking full suites or Haven suites will see gratuities rise to $18.50 per person, per … 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.
