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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
Windstar Cruises is to join the growing number of small ship luxury lines sailing in Australia in 2020/21, using the newly renovated Star Breeze. The all-suite 312 guest ship will sail a series of “immersive” itineraries to Australia and New Zealand. “In our concerted and ongoing effort to be the small ship leader in destination … Read more
Police are considering charges of negligence after an 18-month old toddler slipped from her grandfather’s arms and plunged to her death from the 11th floor of a Royal Caribbean ship. Chloe Wiegand fell 45 metres from a window on Freedom of the Seas onto a concrete pier in San Juan on Sunday afternoon while the vessel … Read more
Footage has emerged of a Costa Cruises ship narrowly missing a yacht and some smaller boats while it was manoeuvring into Venice’s Giudecca Canal. In a YouTube video uploaded on Jul 7, the Costa Deliziosa is battered by rain and hail, while sounding its emergency horn as tug boats work quickly to straighten out 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.
