Video: Volunteers praise Royal Caribbean’s free cruises for first responders as third announced

Volunteers praise Royal Caribbean's free cruises for first responders as third announced

Over three thousand bush fire volunteer firefighters and their families sent up a cheer at Sydney’s Circular Quay last weekend as Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas tied up to take them on the first of a series of complimentary cruise to say thanks. The first volunteers gave their verdict here. Now the line has … Read more

First Australian death recorded from coronavirus

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Australia has recorded its first death from coronavirus – a 78-year-old from the Diamond Princess died in the early hours of Sunday at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. The unnamed man and his wife were among 164 Australians quarantined aboard the Diamond Princess with coronavirus and flown from Japan to Darwin and placed in isolation at … Read more

Tropics and exotics: The hottest new voyages for 2021 and beyond

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Oceania Cruises have announced new itineraries, new ports and new destinations for 2021 and 2022. Tropical and exotic locations will be on offer, along with upgrades to the fleet. Cruise Passenger takes a look: Announced today, the world’s leading culinary and destination focused cruise line, Oceania Cruises has unveiled its 2021-2022 collection of itineraries. Of the … Read more

Exclusive: Australian heroes tell us why they’re ready for the Spectrum cruise

Travis Ledger and family

The Spectrum of the Seas quietly arrived in Sydney Wednesday night to prepare for her first free cruise for volunteer bush fire fighters and our Australian heroes can’t wait to get on. The ship pulled up at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal on Wednesday night to be loaded up with food, drinks and other supplies for … Read more

Should you cancel your cruise? Everything you need to know about coronavirus

10 sneaky ways to cruise on a budget

Should I cruise? It’s the question we’ve heard repeatedly here at the Cruise Passenger office. The agony of wading through cancellation policies, weighing the cost against an unknown risk is turning what should be a pleasurable experience into a nightmare. Each day, a new dilemma. We feel for our readers.  We only wish there was … Read more

Cruisers crash website to get to Sapphire Princess bargains

Sapphire Princess will be heading to Australia

Princess Cruises launched the sale of the Sapphire Princess’ new Australian itineraries yesterday – and demand crashed the company website. The result show Australians are still keen to cruise – and have confidence in the line. Cruise Passenger can reveal the ship will receive a number of enhancements, reinforcing the importance of the Australian market … Read more

Pacific Explorer’s secret multi-million dollar major upgrade revealed

Pacific Explorer

P&O Cruises’ new look Pacific Explorer is nearing completion after a multi-million dollar upgrade in Singapore’s Sembawang Shipyard. P&O said they will reveal details about the refurbishment in March and she will be departing on a sailing from Sydney departing 13 March. P&O Cruises President Sture Myrmell said the brand always had plans to reveal … Read more

Grandfather to plead guilty over toddler who fell to her death on Royal Caribbean ship

Salvatore Anello with Chloe

The grandfather of Chloe Wiegand, the 18-month-old who fell 11 stories to her death from a Royal Caribbean ship, will plead guilty to negligent homicide, a family attorney revealed. Salvatore Anello initially pleaded not guilty to the charges from the Puerto Rican authorities over the incident, which occurred in July 2019 onboard Freedom of the … Read more

CMV reveals biggest ever 2021 European summer season

Vasco de Gama giveaway

Cruise & Maritime Voyages is launching their biggest 2021 European summer season with buy-one-get-one-free fares, including highlights like their newest addition to the fleet Amy Johnson. The 2021 European Summer Season is CMV’s biggest launch to date, with 166 cruises on sale. It will also be the largest-ever release of solo cabins across a CMV … Read more