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The Sun newspaper in London has already dubbed it “the world’s poshest ship”. Next Thursday, Scenic Eclipse will pick up her first paying passengers for a maiden voyage from Reykjavik, Iceland to Quebec, Canada. Some will have paid $2,175 or more a day for the 12-night voyage aboard the new-style expedition ship, which features two … Read more
It’s a story that is our biggest nightmare – missing our cruise ship. And it’s happened to another couple who missed their ship, Freedom of the Seas. A new video which has been posted on Facebook, shows the couple narrowly missing the ship as she pulls away from port. Passengers on another ship can be … Read more
Dream Cruises yesterday announced it was halting the sale of their two November 2019 Newcastle departures on the Explorer Dream due to ‘new biosecurity legislation’. The move comes after what appears to be a mix up over approvals for the sailings. The affected sailings were announced in May as a rare opportunity for locals to … Read more
There is a rush of people heading for the Arctic on expedition cruises, intent on seeing the glaciers before they melt. But experts are warning the melted sea ice is ‘more dangerous than you think.’ The vast Canadian Arctic has fewer than 10 per cent of the waters charted, but more ships are braving the … Read more
Forget dreaming of a white Christmas. Princess Cruises says more Australians than ever are spending the season to be jolly at sea. With four ships sailing around Australia and New Zealand during the 2019/20 season, the line anticipates over 51,000 passengers – a 30 per cent increase over last year – will set sail on … Read more
Cruise passengers with international passports heading for New Zealand will have to apply for a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority from 1 October this year. But the good news is Australian citizens are exempt. From 1 October 2019, all air and cruise ship travellers from 60 visa waiver countries, will be required to hold a … Read more
Luxury French line Ponant has rolled out new, enticing itineraries that extend from Africa, the Maldives and the Arabian Gulf to India, China, Myanmar, Japan and Tahiti for 2020-21. “Be it the gardens of Japan, the game reserves of Africa, diving and snorkelling in the crystal waters of Polynesia or experiencing the exotic fairyland of … Read more
Princess Cruises debuts Take 5 jazz theatre on the line’s first ships built for the MedallionClass experience, Sky and Enchanted Princess. The Take 5 jazz theatre will celebrate the iconic sounds, culture and history of this important American art-form with signature jazz evenings featuring live performances by dedicated jazz musicians, dance lessons, engaging speakers and … Read more
Australia-based Sea Princess was sailing on her world cruise when she responded to a distress call and rescued three sailors adrift in a life raft. Around 2000 Australians sailing on a world cruise witnessed the rescue of the three sailors who were forced to take to a life raft after their boat sank in the … 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.
