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Princess Cruises Majestic Princess sailed into Sydney Harbour today – and promptly kick-started the line’s biggest cruise season yet. The President of Carnival Australia, Sture Myrmell, predicted a “fantastic season” for the largest cruise operator in the country. Standing by the waters of the vessel’s Hollywood Pool Club while mixologist Rob Floyd worked his magic … Read more
Sydney’s bid for a third cruise terminal moved a tentative step closer today with a NSW government announcement of a “market engagement process” starting on two sites at Port Botany. The announcement maintained the process “will consider and assess” options for an additional terminal at Yarra Bay or Molineux Point near Port Botany, with the … Read more
Virgin Voyages continues on its path of rebellion in the latest reveal of their crew uniforms. They feature the signature Virgin Red and black and finished off with capes, leather body harness and sneakers. The line collaborated with British fashion designer Gareth Pugh to create uniforms that reflects the line’s ‘rebellious luxe’ aesthetic and it … Read more
The burgeoning cruise industry has spent huge amounts to build new ships and make their current fleets climate friendly, a new report reveals. Despite being just one per cent of the world’s marine fleets, cruise lines are leading the way in developing responsible practices and creating innovative technologies. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reveals the … Read more
For the locals of Eden, a small coastal town equidistant between Sydney and Melbourne, Sunday September 15 been clearly marked on their calendars for some time. It’s the day they wheel out their jazz band, open their welcome banners and markets stalls, and don their biggest smiles for the much anticipated arrival of the first … Read more
It pays to shop around for your travel insurance as you could be saving over $200 on similar policies, according to a new report by price comparison website Mozo.com.au. It also highlights that adventure cruisers should read the fine print to make sure they have the cover they need. The report assessed 243 travel insurance … Read more
The MSC Magnifica will emerge from her $130 million transformation in May 2021 with new cabins, new restaurants, public areas, the latest environmental technologies and she will also be sailing new itineraries. A total of 23 metres will be added to the ship to fit all of the new features and 215 extra cabins will … Read more
Solo travellers wishing to experience luxury French line Ponant, are in for a bonus – they need not pay a single supplement to travel on more than 90 cruises in 2019, 2020 and 2021. The saving of up to 30 per cent will cover cruises in the Bijagos Archipelago, Latin and Central America, the Caribbean, … Read more
Wollongong has announced Port Kembla will be an embarkation port in 2021 – and could be an alternative turn-around port for Sydney. Cruise Wollongong Chair Cr Leigh Colacino broke the news on Thursday morning when he revealed Norwegian Jewel will sail from Port Kembla on January 13, 2021. With much criticism surrounding the capacity issues at … 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.
