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British cruise line Fred Olsen made history last week when its 22.5m ship, the Braemar became the largest ship to squeeze through the Corinth Canal in Greece. New video and photos show the 900-passenger ship, which is 25 metres at its widest point and over 195 metres long, only narrowly pass through this iconic destination. … Read more
One of Australia’s favourite cruise lines, Princess Cruises has revealed details around the 2021 world cruise which will even include a dedicated song playlist. The 108-day voyage from Australia aboard the Sea Princess will visit 44 destinations in 29 countries including 10 exciting new world cruise ports as she circumnavigates the globe from June to … Read more
Royal Caribbean is to build the regions’s first private destination island resort for its cruise ships on the pristine island of Lelepa in Vanuatu. The line claims it will be the first carbon neutral private cruise destination in the world, and has hired a renowned Australian architectural firm to design it. It is expected to … Read more
The world’s longest roller coaster at sea will be the centrepiece of the first-ever theme park at sea on Asian luxury cruise line Dream Cruises’ Global Dream. The theme park named “Dream Park at the Pier” is featured on the line’s first 9,000-passenger Global Class ship, debuting early 2021. The “Space Cruiser” 300 metre roller … Read more
More cruisers are permanently making the switch to the sea. And with more residential vessels launching in the next three years, seafarers are spoilt for choice. While ships like The World and Utopia are ultra luxurious (it’s said James Packer’s mother Ros has two apartments on The World), we have found more affordable options. Blue … Read more
A mutiny onboard a Norwegian Cruise Lines ship by dissatisfied passengers has been slammed by an overwhelming number of Aussie travellers who say those disgruntled guests should stop complaining and trust the Captain’s judgement. Aussie cruisers have spoke out in support of the cruise line and their crew via chat group “Australian Cruise Passengers” and … Read more
Royal Caribbean has revealed that they will be sending their fifth Oasis Class ship to homeport in Shanghai, China when she debuts in 2021. The line’s Oasis Class ships are the largest in the world and carry up to 5,600 passengers. The Wonder of the Seas will be the first of its class to sail … Read more
Day trippers like cruise passengers, will soon be taxed when visiting Venice. According to the Associated Press, the local authorities of the historic city announced that taxing day visitors would commence on July 1, 2020. While the fee was announced nearly a year ago, Venetian officials delayed the implementation while they figured out how it … Read more
There is technology to turn on your cabin lights and air con on Princess Cruises. A robot barman can deliver your cocktail on Royal Caribbean. And a robot butler helps you find your way on MSC. But at last, Virgin Voyages has created a piece of technology that actually makes sense – an exclusive on-demand … 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.
