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Silversea has just launched its new Grand Voyages collection, and it includes an amazing circumnavigation of Australia lasting 51 days. It will feature 30 ports in three countries departing Sydney on 31 October to 20 December 2020. Silver Muse will travel from Australia to New Zealand, plus the isles of Indonesia whilst visiting 30 different ports of … Read more
The cruise industry’s attempts to persuade the state government to start the long journey towards a second terminal at Botany Bay received another set back this week when Bayside Council passed a motion restating its strong opposition to the project. Australia’s cruise growth figures have suffered for two years running because NSW Ports have only … Read more
The Washy Washy song is about to get a new, environmental twist. Carnival Cruise Line Australia has linked up with a charity group to recycle used soap bars so they can help disadvantaged kids fight disease. A new partnership with Soap Aid aims to collect, sanitise, melt down and reprocess tons of discarded soap bars each year … Read more
Cruise veterans know a major faux pas in cruising etiquette is trying to reserve sunbeds on the pool deck. The cruise lines make it a point to put up ample signage telling passengers that reserving is just a no no. But still it goes on. Sometimes with a towel or an open magazine. Sometimes with … Read more
Royal Caribbean, the line famous for its fabulous and innovative rides, will soon be charging for some of them on Quantum of the Seas. The ship, which will be homeported in Singapore, a major fly-cruise hub for Australians, is known for activities like the North Star and Ripcord by iFly. The line said the charge … Read more
When Scenic’s long-awaited sleek new expedition yacht Eclipse takes its first paying guests on board next month, it will be carrying the very latest essential for luxury adventure – a submarine. While Richard Branson’s Virgin has been concentrating on space travel, other cruise operators have spied another “last frontier” – below the surface of the … Read more
Elizabeth Taylor, the striking, raven-haired actress, known for her glitz and glamour also led an extravagant lifestyle. In 2011, the sale of some of her jewels sold for US$116 million at a Christie’s auction. And last year, her Beverly Hills mansion was listed on the market for a staggering US$15.9 million. Now, Cunard is giving … Read more
Princess Cruises is set to sail a new ship from Singapore next year – with the latest high-tech passenger personal service device and new itineraries. Grand Princess, a MedallionClass ship, will make her Singapore debut on 10 December 2020, and be based at Marina Bay Cruise Terminal for the 2020-21 season. Singapore is one of … Read more
History buffs and those who want to learn about war-time history in lesser known battlefields, can book an inaugural Mat McLachlan WW2 history cruise to Papua New Guinea. The 10-night cruise on P&O Pacific Dawn is an exclusive collaboration of Mat McLachlan, Cruiseco and P&O Cruises which departs from Brisbane on 26 August 2020. Prices … 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.
