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The Australian line that pioneered the idea of “fun ships”, with kids careering down Green Thunder water slides, is hunting Honeyboomers – couples who leave the kids at home. With a bigger ship on the horizon – Carnival Splendor will join the fleet in December, with 3,000 passengers and 60 spa suites – the move … Read more
A retired electrician on a four-day cruise on Genting Dream from Singapore to Penang is suspected to have fallen overboard three days before anyone realised he was missing. “For all we know, our father could still be alive and adrift  somewhere in the Malacca Strait and it seems as if he had been left for … Read more
While solo cruisers are often self-sufficient and independent, sometimes it is nice to have companionship. One of the Cruise Passenger’s top tips for solos to make friends, is on their shore excursions. Picking the right shore excursion if you want to make friends is crucial. Make sure the shore excursions are interactive, as you’ll most … Read more
In an extraordinary example of how cruise passengers can make a real difference to the communities they visit, Princess Cruises has set out to revive New Zealand’s iconic kiwi bird in the Bay of Islands. With a $100,000 donation over the first year, and funded by passenger donations of just $2, the project will raise … Read more
Silversea, the largest company in the luxury cruising industry, is releasing their new upgraded All-Inclusive Polar Package, now available on all luxury cruises through the Arctic Circle and Antarctica. The value-rich package consists of seamless travel and much more extensive travel of the polar Regions. Silversea’s enhanced All-Inclusive Polar Package includes: A pre-cruise hotel stay … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship Norwegian Encore floated out the Meyer Werft shipyard for the first time last weekend. The 3,998-guest ship will be getting finishing touches on her interiors before commencing on seven-day voyages to the Caribbean in November 24, 2019. “To see the ship emerge from the shipyard is always one of the … Read more
Extend the Origin celebration beyond the game with P&O Cruises’ Holden State of Origin games cruise on Pacific Dawn as she departs Brisbane on June 19 to catch Game II in Sydney. Footy fans will be joined onboard by a selection of former Blues and Maroons greats who have all made their mark in Origin … Read more
Scenic has revealed a new video, showing the interior of its latest ship, the polar-class Scenic Eclipse. There are 10 included dining experiences ranging from alfresco meals in the Yacht Club, to casual fare in the Azure Bar & Café, Lumiere’s French haute cuisine and the exclusive Chefs Table degustation. All 114 suites come with … Read more
Princess Cruises will be bringing avant garde fashion and classic rock together in new musical theatre Rock Opera debuting on Sky and Enchanted Princess. Rock Opera was created exclusively for Princess Cruises and it will be brought to life by special guest tenor, America’s Got Talent rock tenor, Brian Justin Crum and also Australian dancer … 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.
