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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
Luxury line Regent Seven Seas will debut five new theatre performances on Seven Seas Splendor when the ship launches in February 2020. The line has also revealed details of the four entertainment lounges on board. The sister ship to the Seven Seas Explorer, will be presenting theatre performances created by Regent’s team of Broadway choreographers … Read more
The stunning and talented Dame Helen Mirren will be the godmother of the new Scenic Eclipse, the line’s first ever expedition ship. She will be christening the ship in New York on September 10 at the official ceremony, after which, the Scenic Eclipse will be sailing on itineraries to the polar regions, Europe, the Americas as … Read more
A new route from Mumbai to the Mediterranean offered by Viking Ocean Cruises, has seen a record-breaking number of Australians book the trip. The deluxe line is offering a sailing in 2020 as well as 2021 with both itineraries departing from Mumbai. The Mumbai to Mediterranean Passage itinerary, which departs next year, visits 10 countries … 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.
