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Major cruise lines have cancelled port calls and initiated new health measures amidst growing fears over the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Thousands of passengers have now been affected, and the numbers are likely to grow. In Italy, over 6,000 passengers, including 27 Australians and crew of the Costa Smeralda were held on board the … Read more
Great news for solo cruisers – cruise lines this year are offering bigger and better deals, including an increase in single cabins with ocean views. The demand to cater for passengers who want to go-it-alone has been on the rise consistently for years. Cruise lines haven’t always been enthusiastic about embracing this trend, since the … Read more
MSC Cruises has launched a series of new environmentally friendly shore excursions called PROTECTOURS. The European cruise line has a growing list of over 25 tours available in a number of destinations around places like the Caribbean. Some of the shore excursions include a forest hike with rescued dogs in Jamaica, learn urban honey bees … Read more
Celebrity Apex which will be christened by best-selling author, Reshma Saujani on 30 March in Southampton, will mark the second of four new ships under the cruise line’s Edge class moniker. The 2900-passenger Apex will feature several distinctive innovations debuted by her sister ship, Celebrity Edge two years ago. This includes the movable cantilevered deck … Read more
Six cases have been confirmed and more are undergoing tests in Australia as the travelling public are waking up to the full extent of the coronavirus. At Monday, the World Health Organisation said 80 have died and 4,593 cases were confirmed around the world, the majority in China. Another 5,794 were suspected within China. Beijing cancelled … Read more
Luxury boutique river cruise line Uniworld is suing MSC Cruises for nearly $19 million in damages after one of the ocean line’s ships crashed into the River Countess while it was docked in Venice in June. In a press release, Uniworld’s CEO Ellen Betridge said: “We are extremely disappointed with the unprofessional manner in which … Read more
Coral Expeditions sails the East Indies in 2021 with seven expeditions exploring small islands like Misool in Raja Ampat, Alor in the Lesser Sundas and Bunton in Sulawesi. The new collection of voyages will be serviced by their newest 120-guest ship launched last April, the Coral Adventurer, exploring the history, culture and wildlife of the … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel sailed into Eden this morning as the first ship to visit the town as it reopens for visitors after the region’s devastating bushfires. The 2,376-guest ship was greeted by Cruise Eden, the local community, and members of the tourism industry. The brave town, which suffered from the holiday fires and … Read more
Another video has emerged showing the moments leading up to the death of 18-month-old Chloe Wiegand, who fell from a Royal Caribbean ship in America. The footage shows Chloe’s grandfather, Salvatore Anello, facing up to three years in a Puerto Rican prison for negligent homicide, moments before she fell. https://videos.dailymail.co.uk/video/mol/2020/01/16/8407642721152943959/640x360_MP4_8407642721152943959.mp4 While it is not high … 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.
