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An estimated 32 million passengers will take to the seas on a cruise holiday next year – 1.4 million of them from Australia and NZ, the latest report by Cruise Lines International Association maintains. To meet the sharp increase in demand for cruises, CLIA has estimated that 19 new ocean ships will debut next year. … Read more
Cunard released their 2022 itineraries featuring a new local itinerary and the line also confirms that they are returning to Alaska in 2021 for a second extended season. The three queens will call at 93 ports in 42 countries with 14 overnight stays. Guests will also get an extended 2021 Alaska season after Cunard’s successful … Read more
If Europe, Alaska, Japan, the Caribbean, and even destinations closer-to-home around Australia and New Zealand are on your bucket list for next year then you will want to check out the latest “Oceans of Offers” from Princess Cruises. When it comes to cruise, it often pays to dive in nice and early with your future … Read more
A new collection of theatrical performances and entertainment concepts is coming on board Silversea’s fleet in 2020. The line’s latest ship Silver Moon debuting August next year will have a new headline show along with three new stage productions as well as a LunaFest music festival and surprise pop-up entertainment Silver Sparks. Five other Silversea … Read more
An Australian died in hospital today, bringing the death toll so far to 16 from the New Zealand volcano tragedy. Five patients remain in a critical condition in Sydney and three more in Melbourne. Six bodies were snatched by a special forces helicopter from White Island on Friday, scene of the flash eruption that took … Read more
Your waiter instantly knows your name and what you like to drink. Your cabin door swings open as soon as it senses you are outside. And on some ships, you’ll be connected to the fastest internet at sea. The Ruby Princess is due to arrive in Sydney on February 8th and will proudly debut the latest … Read more
I’ve signed a lot of release forms for shore excursions in my time. From accepting risk for a coach tour to a Black Forrest cake factory (probably something to do with the cream and cherries) to deep diving with sharks in Malaysia. I rarely hesitate. Why? Because, without being told of the real risk, I … Read more
It’s the opposite of what cruising is supposed to be – Blue World Voyages is the world’s first cruise line to be fully dedicated to sports and wellness. Forget the buffet, lying by the pool and sitting at the bar. Cruise Passenger spoke to the founders, and they think that the ship built like a … Read more
Australia’s newest and biggest cruise ship Carnival Splendor has arrived in Sydney to take “fun” to a new level thanks to the oversized water features. The 11.3 metre free-fall “Green Lightning” waterslide, with a human slingshot into an 8.2 metre pool is just one of the new ‘fun’ features on board the 3,012 passenger ship … 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.
