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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
Gary and Sue McGinty from Cairns were on the holiday of a lifetime – a 26-day cruise sailing around Asia, a celebration of their retirement. But five-days into their sailing aboard the Sun Princess, Mr McGinty starting vomiting blood from what they suspected was a burst stomach ulcer. “I’d vomited heaps of blood … it … Read more
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
So you’re trying to park when suddenly – crash! You bump into the car in front of you. Many of us know the feeling. But what happens when you’re driving a 110,000 tonne cruise ship? That’s when a fender bender can get a bit more serious. Two incidents over the holidays neatly illustrate the problem … Read more
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
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
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 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
Silversea’s Silver Whisper set sail on the ‘Legends of Cruising’ world cruise from Fort Lauderdale on January 6 which will visit all continents of the world including a three-day Antarctic exploration. The 140-day voyage will travel to 62 destinations in 32 countries. Guests will also be treated to many of the line’s new launches like … 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.
