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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
By Peter Lynch, Editor-in-Chief, Cruise Passenger This week saw three extraordinary examples of courageous corporate leadership from cruise companies. First, Royal Caribbean’s Richard Fain produced a passionate, no-holds-barred video in which he spelt out why cruise ships would be back. You can see him at work here – and watch till the end, he has … Read more
Princess Cruises has halted global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days in a pre-emptive move over the COVID-19 virus, its website announced last night. The move comes only hours after Viking stopped all sailings of its ocean and river fleets, and also comes as cruise lines await the results of negotiations with White … Read more
Viking has announced it will be suspending river and ocean cruise operations until April 30, 2020 in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 and President Trump’s travel ban on Europe. The announcement was made in a video and a letter sent from the Viking Chairman, Torstein Hagen some two hours after President Trump banned travel to … Read more
Asia’s premium line, Dream Cruises has unveiled more details of their newest ship, the Global Dream which will be heading to Australia and New Zealand. Slated to debut in early 2021, the ship will have new tech features onboard such as facial recognition as well as self-guided mobile assistants. The ship will have 2,350 staterooms … Read more
Princess Cruises announces new details of Sapphire Princess’ inaugural Western Australia season, featuring 27 new voyages around the state this winter. On sale now, Sapphire Princess’ program will include nine maiden calls along Western Australia’s coast with visits to Albany, Broome, Exmouth, Geraldton, Kimberley Coast, including Kuri Bay and Yampi Sound (scenic cruising), Busselton (Margaret … Read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will modify seven itineraries cruising the Mediterranean, bypassing visits to Italian ports in April and May this year. This is in response to Italy’s decision yesterday to expand its quarantine measures nationwide to stem the spread of COVID-19. The impacted voyages include the newly launched Seven Seas Splendor’s Mediterranean sailings on … 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.
