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Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has left the Bay of Plenty today as the death toll from New Zealand’s horrific volcano explosion rose to six. A further eight people are presumed dead on the island after the eruption on White Island, including a family of four from Sydney. A number remain in hospital, some … Read more
At least five people are dead, eight are missing and 31 people injured after Australian passengers from Ovation of the Seas were caught in a volcano eruption in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty today. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison told the country to brace for “difficult news” as New Zealand confirmed there were no signs … Read more
Surprisingly – leaving your Cruise booking to the last minute can pay off big time especially if you’re on the look out for discounts and added extras such as onboard credit offers, discounted add-ons such as shore excursions, freebies like drinks packages, 2 for 1 cruise deals and more. We’ve found a few of the best … Read more
Norway, the Northern Lights, the Nile and the South of France will be the hot destinations for 2020, one of Flight Centre’s top selling cruise consultants, Anna Shannon has predicted. “Experienced Australian cruisers who have done the multi-country river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, are now booking cruises to the South of France and the … Read more
As inaugural voyages go, Carnival Splendor’s arrival in her new home country appears to have been par for the course. On her way to Sydney from a two week dry-dock in Singapore, Splendor arrived in Darwin amid tales of an exploding toilet, grounded lifts and a passenger made to walk the plank for bad behaviour. … Read more
School’s out, and it’s three months before the kids are back at their desks. What can you do to stay sane and ensure those active minds and bodies are fully occupied? It’s too late for summer camp. But here’s a rescue plan: there are still some last minute Christmas cruise ship deals to be had. … Read more
The new head of Port Authority of NSW has moved to try and win over the people of Yarra Bay, outlining the benefits and attempting to ease their concerns about a new cruise terminal at Port Botany. Philip Holliday this week assumed the role of CEO and director of the Port Authority of NSW. New … Read more
Oceania Cruises’ recently refurbished Regatta has returned to Australia for her summer season. And onboard, guests will find she has new menus in her restaurants, vibrant public spaces as well as refreshed staterooms and suites. The Regatta is the third of the line’s four intimate 684-guest R-class vessels to go through the USD$100 million OceaniaNEXT … Read more
P&O Cruises has announced major transformation plans to their 2021 fleet, including two new ships. The itineraries include the maiden season for Pacific Encounter, the line newest ship which will be homeported in Brisbane. Another Brisbane based ship Pacific Explorer will also include a short season from Cairns in 2021. Meanwhile, Sydney will see another … 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.
