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Cruise passengers who purchase drinks packages say they consume more alcohol to justify the cost. In a poll conducted by Cruise Passenger, readers who have purchased packages in the past felt inclined to drink more than they usually would on a cruise. While the poll is small – 60 responded over seven days – it … Read more
French luxury line Ponant, which is quickly growing its fleet of small ships to 14, has acquired one of the oldest names in boutique cruising, Paul Gauguin Cruises. Paul Gauguin, a one-ship line, has been sailing the South Pacific year-round since 1997, and has become something of a legend in Tahiti, French Polynesia and the … Read more
Royal Caribbean is the latest line to launch its own plant-based menus in yet another milestone for the rise of vegan food on cruise ships. Surf and turf and burgers will give way to endamame-stuffed Portobello mushrooms, vegan spaghetti bolognese and orzo pasta stew on ships sailing out of Australia. The move follows the adoption … Read more
The big reveal is nearly here – four new ships will be in Australian and New Zealand waters for this year’s cruise season. As a bonus, we will also be getting a first look at three recently refurbished ships. The new season brings a crowd of new family fun ships such as Explorer Dream from … Read more
Australia is set to see its biggest cruise season yet. And the good news about more ships is that it means more deals to tempt you on board. They include offers on the new ships as well as ships that are still sparkling from their recent refurbishment. Royal Caribbean is currently offering up to 30 … Read more
The countdown has begun for Australia’s cruise season – and there is plenty on offer this year that’s new. Cruise lines are becoming more inventive, visiting new ports, planning different itineraries and creating never-before-experienced shore excursions. Here are some of the new offerings that we’ll see in the next six months. Princess Cruises Leading the … Read more
The Venetian government announced it plans to reroute ships away from the historic city centre, after a number of incidents which have enraged locals. The MSC Opera in June, collided with a Uniworld river ship, and ploughed into the quayside of the Giudecca Canal which is one of the major thoroughfares which leads into St Mark’s … Read more
The Enchanted Princess, the fifth Royal-class ship was floated out for the first time at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy yesterday. Princess Cruises held a ceremony at the shipyard for this major construction milestone and it also marks the start of a new phase of construction. The focus will now be shifted to outfitting all … Read more
Tahitian cargo cruise line Aranui Cruises has added three itineraries to its 2021 program, taking guests to 11 new island destinations. This includes the line’s maiden voyage to the Cook Islands, an expanded Pitcairn itinerary and the first dedicated Society Islands cruise. The bumper program features 21 scheduled cruises around the South Pacific on Aranui … 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.
