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It was the call few could resist: Richard Branson calling from his private island and asking Spice Girl Geri Halliwell to give his new cruise ship, Scarlet Lady, a “rock star” workout. Ginger Spice knows just what to do. The video documents Halliwell’s test drive of Virgin Voyages ‘Gorgeous Suite,’ one of the ship’s most … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line launched its latest round of sailings for the 2021 wave season – and with 56 cruises on offer, it’s the largest ever deployment from the cruise line. On sale this month, Carnival’s latest program release will see almost double the number of sailings compared to its 2020 season, including a 66% increase … Read more
A passenger claims he was kicked off Norwegian Breakaway after making discourteous comments to a crew member in a heated argument over reservations. Robert Gaines and his wife were left stranded on a Caribbean island and they had to figure out how they were going to get home. The incident occurred in the first few … Read more
It will eventually be fuelled by fish. It’s already a hybrid. And when it travels in the Polar regions it will run silently on batteries. Welcome to the future of cruising. We are all more conscious of our effects on the environment – many of us sport reusable coffee cups to work or shy away … Read more
To attract culturally curious travellers, Viking has launched seven new ocean cruises across Australia, Asia, India, the Middle East and Europe in 2021. The new itineraries ranging from 22 to 40 days, will offer “incredibly diverse” journeys to explore an unusual mix of destinations including India, Oman, Egypt, Cambodia, the Philippines and Australia. Those booking … Read more
Adventure and expedition cruise lines are targeting solo sailors with special supplement deals – and pointing out their smaller ships are just perfect for forming friendships. Expedition cruising is expanding quickly, but high prices and supplements have put off many single travellers. But now cruise lines, which have increased their capacity, are looking to this … Read more
Cruise & Maritime Voyages is adding new ports of call to Vasco da Gama’s second season down under in 2020/21 – and early birds will be treated to a buy-one-get-one-free offer. The new ports of call include Darwin, Port Arthur and Geelong. The ship will also return to cruising destinations such as Wallaroo on the … Read more
Cruise lines in Europe are battling a growing number of protests from small groups of activists armed with reports on ship pollution. A recent accident involving MSC and Uniworld vessels in Venice has also fueled protests. In Australia, travel agents have told Cruise Passenger they are now being asked by clients to ensure the ships … Read more
In an age where even your dentist and doctor bills can be paid in instalments, you can buy now and pay later for your holidays. Afterpay, the controversial system which allows consumers to purchase items like clothes, and beauty services, now allows people to book travel. But P&O Cruises has also launched its own system … 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.
