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It was an emotional moment for Australian cruise passengers from the Diamond Princess. They had finally been allowed to return home. Karen Shakhovskoy, from Queensland was onboard the cruise ship along with her husband Mark and their travel buddies, Peter and Julie Just, also from Queensland. And she told Cruise Passenger the experience hasn’t changed … Read more
Shelley has 30 years experience ensuring that, when her clients set out on their holidays, they get the perfect cruise for them. She’s even worked for both Princess Cruises and Cunard aboard their ships. Shelley is just one of the knowledgeable agents that mark out Travel Associates from the rest. And she is not alone. … Read more
Cruise lines are implementing enhanced protocols for guests and crew from March 3, expanding the list of banned countries and enforcing stricter pre-boarding screening. Many of them have followed CLIA’s advisory but individual lines also have additional measures introduced. Boarding will be denied to all persons who have within 14 days before embarkation travelled from, … Read more
The outbreak of coronavirus has affected the decisions of many travellers. Should I stay or should I go? But this perhaps, might be the best time to snag cruise and air deals. With ships being deployed to Australia and to the Mediterranean, away from Asian waters, not only are lines reducing prices but also companies … Read more
P&O’s latest ship to join its fleet, the Pacific Adventure has been designed with the help of everyday Australians including the Beard family from Taree. Matthew Beard, wife Kylie and daughters Hannah, 12 and Ruby, 9 came out with the idea of a “Big Red Phone” pizza delivery hotline where families can order piping hot … Read more
It is believed four Australians are onboard the Grand Princess where 21 people have been confirmed to have coronavirus. Vice President of the United States of America said federal officials had been working with the state of California and “we have developed a plan to bring the ship to a non-commercial port,” he said. “All passengers … Read more
Viking Cruises has today announced a series of land and sea itineraries, debuting in December this year, that will feature The Galapagos Islands, and some of Peru’s top destinations, including Machu Picchu. Viking will exclusively charter the Santa Cruz II, with a full renovation planned between now and December. The 90-passenger ship will debut as … Read more
Viking has announced a bold change to its cancellation policies to help passengers caught in the dilemma of whether or not to book a cruise because of COVID-19. Passengers can postpone their cruise up until 24 hours before the planned departure, without incurring any cancellation fees, the line announced on their website today. The move comes … Read more
Australian passengers on Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess met with violent protests yesterday over fears of coronavirus when the ship arrived at Reunion Island. More than 2,000 passengers on the Sun Princess were met with local protesters from the island who threw rocks and yelled abuse as they arrived at Réunion Island, a French territory off … 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.
