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The State’s Transport Minister, Andrew Constance, has firmly ruled out suggestions that he go back to Garden Island for more cruise capacity after a protest rally at Yarra Bay at the weekend. “There’s been a debate about Garden Island for years and we’ve gotten nowhere. Sydney Harbour is full and we need a solution for … Read more
A Norovirus outbreak on board Sun Princess has sparked headlines around the world. The London Sun claimed the passengers were “evacuated”, and some passengers reportedly chose to fly back to Australia once the vessel docked in Singapore. But the Port of Singapore said there had been no “evacuation”. Local news reports claimed 229 passengers and … Read more
Venice has declared a state of emergency and closed off the lagoon to cruise ships yesterday as serious floods caused chaos. Many cruise ships have been rerouted to either Ravenna or Trieste. “No ships are calling at Venice and have been diverted to either Ravenna or Trieste. No ships are expected to call in Venice … Read more
For Aussie couple Angela and Sal Capri, their upcoming holiday to Antarctica in December was not only going to be a celebration for Sal’s 60th birthday, but also a bucket-list ‘once in a lifetime trip’. But when Angela joked to her husband last Tuesday night that they hadn’t received their emailed itinerary from Canadian Cruise … Read more
Croatia is forecast to be one of the ultimate travel destinations for Australians in 2020, and now Croatia’s small-ship cruise specialist Katarina Line is offering discounts if you book before December 31st. Katarina Line, Croatia’s small ship cruise company has announced their cruising schedule for 2020, with additional departure dates for its most popular cruises … Read more
The Port Authority of New South Wales has announced the first round of community information sessions to discuss Sydney’s proposed third cruise terminal near Botany Bay. And residents are also planning a meeting this weekend over the proposal. An open meeting will be held Sunday 17th at 2pm at Yarra Bay Sailing club, and organisers … Read more
Sir Richard Branson, the mastermind behind Virgin Voyages, has told Cruise Passenger that the line plans to bring its second ship to Sydney. In an interview with Cruise Passenger, Sir Richard said he had spoken to the Chief Operating Officer and Harbour Master of the Port Authority of NSW, Philip Holliday and had been shown … Read more
MSC Cruises’ newest, most environmentally advanced ship MSC Grandiosa lit up Hamburg’s Elbe River with her star-studded christening last Saturday. The 6,334-passenger high-tech ship ‘sets a new standard for sustainability at sea’ and features new Cirque du Soleil entertainment, food by three Michelin starred German chef Harald Wohlfahrt and dedicated children’s areas. Germany’s favourite entertainers … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line will for the first time sail to the Kimberley, Papua New Guinea and Dravuni Island in Fiji in 2021-2022. The line has earmarked Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor to sail to these three new destinations including a 15-day sailing between Singapore and Brisbane calling at the Kimberley, making a maiden call to … 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.
