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Celebrity Cruises has unveiled plans to introduce some of the newest features on the Edge class ships to the line’s Australian fleet. The news comes as Celebrity Cruises unveiled the Celebrity Apex, the latest of the Edge class vessels, and started steel cutting on its third. Three Celebrity ships are getting upgraded in 2020, the … Read more
The crew aboard Hurtigruten’s MS Nordnorge have been praised after video footage has emerged of the ship battling strong winds and choppy seas. The ship was pushed into the Bodo harbour pier in Norway when it encountered harsh weather conditions on January 21. According to Maritime Bulletin, skipper Tormond Karlsen said: “It was quiet when … Read more
The tragic case of the toddler who lost her life when her grandfather allegedly let her slip so she fell through the window of Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas has taken another dramatic turn this week. The case has the cruise industry watching, as it could lead to even tighter regulations of how cruise … Read more
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
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.
