Expedition line One Ocean collapses with passengers owed thousands of dollars

Expedition line One Ocean goes into administration

Adventure and expedition cruise line One Ocean has entered into administration after months of cancelled cruises. Canadian owned One Ocean is known for its Arctic and Antarctica cruises, and charters Russian icebreakers to navigate the polar regions. A statement issued over the weekend by one of its partners overseas, Swoop Travel, said One Ocean Expeditions … Read more

Exclusive Video: our first look inside the new Oceania Regatta

Exclusive Video: our first look inside the new Oceania Regatta

Oceania Cruises’ Regatta has returned to Sydney waters ‘better than new’ and completely ‘re-inspired’. The Regatta’s upgrade was part of the US $100 million OceaniaNEXT refurbishment across four mid-sized ships and includes a new look and feel for all 342 staterooms and suites onboard – including new furnishings and new marble bathrooms. The upgrade doesn’t … Read more

Report reveals 5% of Aussie ships have gastro outbreaks

Washy washy on Norwegian Cruise Lines

Seasoned cruisers will know the ‘washy washy’ song made famous by lines like Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines. As seen in the video below, these enthusiastic staff members at the entrance of the Windjammer Restaurant on Independence of the Seas play a pivotal role in your health and safety. They are, … Read more

Celebrity Cruises partners with Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand goop

Celebrity Cruises partners with Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand goop

Sail with Gwyneth Paltrow on Celebrity Cruises as she brings her lifestyle brand goop onboard for its first wellness-at-sea experience from August 2020. The wellness experience will debut on the 2,910-guest Celebrity Apex, the line’s second Edge class ship and latest addition to their fleet. Gwyneth Paltrow and goop’s chief content officer, Elise Loehnen will … Read more

The Antarctica ‘cruise’ that costs just $1,199

Antarctica flights

Imagine being able to experience the very best of Antarctica – the icy but stunning wilderness at the bottom of the planet – in just 12 hours, complete with talks by world experts and unique views of the glaciers. No long trip to South America. No seasick days in Drakes Passage. No bunk beds on … Read more

Carnival bans “offensive” attire – here’s what other lines allow

Carnival bans "offensive" attire - here's what other lines allow

Carnival Cruise Line has banned cruisers from wearing “offensive” clothing while on board its ships which other guests may find disrespectful. In a major change to its dress code, Carnival has ruled that all guests “are expected to ensure their clothing and accessories are respectful to fellow guests. “Specifically, items worn during the cruise should … Read more