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The most sustainable cruise ship in the world, Hurtigruten’s Roald Amundsen, has become the first ship to be named in Antarctica. Replacing the traditional bottle of champagne with a chunk of ice, godmother and polar pioneer Karen Strand revived the ritual, which was invented by the same explorer the ship was named after. “We could … Read more
Lelepa island in Vanuatu boasts pristine white sand beaches and swaying palm trees with limited access to fresh water and power. It is remote, stunning and almost stands still in time. But not for long. Lelepa is home to a number of traditional island villagers with a long and beautiful ancestry and is one of … Read more
It’s one of the world’s most luxurious small ship cruise lines, and now French company Ponant is offering passengers the opportunity to dive in some of the world’s most popular underwater sites. Who’s for scuba?! Over the coming two years, the award winning luxury expedition cruise line will feature scuba diving destinations across over 80 voyages. It’s … Read more
Viking fans can look forward to the return of Viking Orion Down Under when she sails in Australian waters for three months from December 2021 to March 2022 – her fourth consecutive season. Viking Orion will offer six 15-day Australia and New Zealand itineraries from Sydney to Auckland. She ends her season with a 17-day … Read more
When it comes to high glamour at sea, it’s all about the little things. No detail has been overlooked in the $100 million makeover of the Norwegian Spirit, with a sleek new spa, 14 new venues and an exclusive new adults only retreat. Here’s a preview of what guests will enjoy when she sets sail … Read more
If cruising to the Antarctic has always been top of your bucket list but you dread battling the stomach-churning high seas of the Drake Passage, then Aurora Expeditions may be your answer. The line has just launched its innovative expedition ship, Greg Mortimer equipped with a cutting-edge prow designed to cut through choppy waves and … Read more
It’s the cruise line that famously gives guests “an experience like no other” and this week, it has certainly lived up to its promise after the Celebrity Xpedition ran aground in the Galapagos, forcing 46 passengers and 58 crew members to be evacuated. The cruise line’s parent company Royal Caribbean announced that while “no one was … Read more
Fellow passengers are seen screaming and running in terror as wild waves smash against the cruise ship, causing the swimming pool water on the main deck to explode across surrounding guests who attempt to maintain their composure. But for this British couple, who are caught on camera, they didn’t blink an eyelid and simply continued … Read more
The focus has well and truly turned away from Flemington this year, with celebrations around Melbourne Cup Carnival shifting to cruise instead, namely the three Carnival Cruise ships that carried 6000 passengers in style into Melbourne today – the largest contingent of cup carnival passengers yet. Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Spirit sailed in from Sydney with … 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.
