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Cruise lines open their hearts and wallets to help Australia’s bushfire victims, with donation pledges and fundraising efforts from their guests and crews. Hundreds of thousands have gone to appeals like the Australian Red Cross, and Carnival – in line with its Fun Ship persona – held charity water slide rides. The line raised an … Read more
Cruise and Maritime Voyages’ Vasco da Gama stood off Kangaroo Island overnight in case it was needed to help in any evacuation. The vessel, on a four-night South Australian Icons cruise with 1,267 passengers on board, called off its visit to the fire-ravaged island, but offered to help in any way. Two people died as … Read more
The MSC Grandiosa, just five weeks after going into service, has crashed into a pier at Palermo, Sicily, sustaining some damage to its hull. The 6,000 passenger vessel, which is said to be the world’s second largest and cost some $1 billion to build, ran into trouble while docking. No injuries have been reported, and … Read more
Finding that authentic experience in a bustling city like Singapore can be difficult. But here’s something different – a private Peranakan lunch at Baba Pui Dapur. What is Peranakan food? The descendants of early Chinese migrants who settled in Penang, Malacca, Singapore and Indonesia, created Nyonya cuisine to reflect the extraordinary blend of their cultures. The Peranakans, the children of … Read more
Christmas cruising is becoming hugely popular – and with good reason. You get all the fun of the celebrations, and none of the chores. I well remember our first Christmas cruise. The family had a long debate about whether we wanted to leave family and friends. Could a cruise ship recreate all the festive magic? … Read more
Two giant Carnival cruise liners have collided in Cozumel, Mexico, injuring six people and almost hitting another vessel. The Carnival Glory and the Carnival Legend suffered impact damage, particularly to the stern of the Glory. But observers say it could have been much worse. The surprising collision – modern ships have highly sophisticated navigation and warning systems – … Read more
Dream Cruises’ Explorer Dream made her maiden call in Auckland this week where she will homeport until 26 January next year offering a variety of itineraries across New Zealand. During her seasonal deployment in Auckland, Explorer Dream will offer 7-night itineraries to popular destinations such as Wellington, Milford Sound, Akaroa, Picton and Napier. “As Dream … Read more
The Ovation of the Seas left Sydney last night, ironically on a 10-night cruise through the Pacific and New Zealand, as it became clearer Royal Caribbean may face legal action over the tragedy on White Island. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said tour operators and cruise ship companies are legally responsible for the … Read more
OK, it might not be on everyone’s Christmas stocking list, but at least it will celebrate the season with a smile. Virgin Voyages has staked a claim to a comedic approach to the impending launch of Scarlet Lady in April next year, by creating a hilarious pastiche of every perfume ad you’ve ever watched. Sniff … 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.
