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Norwegian Cruise Lines has launched 2021 itineraries for Norwegian Jade, Pearl, Sky, Star and Sun as well as a series of port-intensive itineraries called ‘Extraordinary Journeys’. The ‘Extraordinary Journeys’ feature 26 different itineraries, that have more port calls and overnight at the destinations they sail to. From the 22-day African Safari and Seychelles voyage on … Read more
Asian premium line Dream Cruises announced it would be suspending the Genting Dream’s operations from Singapore due to the coronavirus outbreak. This comes as the cruise line cancelled itineraries on their other ships, World Dream and Explorer Dream itineraries as she was set to reposition from Australia to Hong Kong in April. The cruises will be … Read more
Dream Cruises have confirmed that Explorer Dream will be returning to sail her second Australia, New Zealand season in October 2020. The line releases details of the ship’s second local deployment as her inaugural Australia and New Zealand season comes to a close at the end of February. “We are so grateful for the support … Read more
In an unprecedented move, the Australian cruise season has been extended, with ships like the Sapphire Princess and the Queen Elizabeth sailing in our waters. As exclusively predicted by Cruise Passenger last week, the move is the result of the coronavirus in Asia, and means thousands more cabins, port calls and itineraries for Aussie cruisers. … Read more
A Japanese infectious disease specialist has questioned how the Japanese government handled the quarantine on board the Diamond Princess, saying it was “completely inadequate in terms of infection control” and “completely chaotic”. Professor Kentaro Iwata a specialist of infectious diseases of Kobe University Hospital posted a video on Tuesday, describing what he saw during the … Read more
She’s already created more headlines than a rock star caught with drugs. But tonight, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Voyages ship will face its first big test – cruise critics from all over the world. They will descend on the British seaport of Dover and spend the night on Scarlet Lady, the vessel Sir Richard himself … Read more
Actress and self anointed health guru Gwyneth Paltrow may be heading Down Under on board a Celebrity Cruise ship to spruik her goop wellness regime. “Thinking has already begun to see what Gwyneth and goop can do down here. Discussions have begun but we have not landed on the details yet,” Susan Bonner, Celebrity Cruises … Read more
A fourth passenger from the quarantined Diamond Princess has died, Japanese officials confirmed on Tuesday. The fourth passenger was a man in his 80s, just like the three other previously reported deaths. The third passenger died of pneumonia and it was not confirmed that he had coronavirus but had been treated in the hospital after disembarking … Read more
Cunard has announced a 60-day extension of the Queen Elizabeth’s Australian cruise season, her longest ever yet. The ship will be sailing on a number of new itineraries until 9 May 2020. The traditional British cruise line said the prolonged season Down Under was due to the outbreak of coronavirus, currently ongoing in Asia. “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.
