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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
Rock and roll fans sailing from Sydney and Brisbane will each be getting a ‘Tribute to The Kings’ sailing with P&O Cruises in 2020. The new Brisbane ‘Tribute to the King’ cruise on Pacific Dawn departs on June 16 for three nights of wall-to-wall rock and roll. The Sydney cruise on Pacific Explorer is a … Read more
Silversea Cruises has invited The Australian Ballet’s David McAllister on the Silver Muse as a guest lecturer on the sailing departing Sydney on January 3, 2020. Guests on board Silver Muse when she departs Sydney for a 13-day Pacific Islands voyage will have the chance to attend lectures presented by Mr McAllister and meet him … Read more
Cruise line Seabourn is going into the airline business, offering clients the chance to fly in private jets with free champaign and caviar. Seabourn Private Air is a chartered private jet service for passengers to fly to and from called ports. Passengers are also available for overland options mid-voyage. Bookings opened in August. Seabourn Private … Read more
A Sydney businessman celebrating his wife’s birthday has fallen to his death from Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas in the Caribbean. Jonathan Pfahl, a former Sydney’s Knox Grammar School student and founder the British-based company Rockstar Group, an investment and mentoring organisation. Mystery surrounds how Mr Pfahl could have fallen from the megaliner. An … Read more
The weak Australian dollar is bad news for cruisers, especially those travelling aboard lines that charge in US dollars. While all lines using US dollars will be affected by the current roller-coaster prices on currencies, holidaymakers may particularly feel the pinch if they are travelling on ships from Royal Caribbean. A survey by Cruise Passenger … Read more
The latest luxury yacht, the Scenic Eclipse has finally embarked on her inaugural voyage – a 13-day discovery itinerary from Reykjavik to Quebec. “Today is the fruition of many years of planning and work from a large and dedicated team to create a vessel and an experience which has set a brand-new benchmark in ultra-luxury discovery … 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.
