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Six people have been killed, including an Australian, after two seaplanes collided mid-air on an Alaskan shore excursion. Fourteen passengers, all of whom were travelling aboard the Royal Princess, as well as two pilots, were involved in the accident. The collision occurred around 15 kilometres from Coon Cove, Ketchikan on May 13 at 1:08pm, local … Read more
In 2014, the late Microsoft co-founder turned billionaire investor, Paul Allen parked his 126-metre-long super yacht named Octopus in Sydney Harbour. He made headlines, nabbing the prime spot, right in front of the Harbour Bridge for our famous New Year’s Eve fireworks display, dwarfing even the glitziest of yachts on the water. Fully equipped with … Read more
Enfant terrible and MasterChef extraordinaire Marco Pierre White sat down for a chat with Teresa Ooi. “The simplest dish, cooked well and using great local ingredients, will create love round the dining table.” So says Marco Pierre White, the original bad boy of British cooking. He was the youngest-ever chef to be awarded three Michelin … Read more
Moroccan scholar Ibn Battuta said: “Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you into a story teller.” This was how Seabourn President Richard Meadows described how well-heeled guests would feel when they cruise on the ultra-luxury expedition ship, Seabourn Venture. The latest expedition vessel launches on the chilly waters of Arctic and Antarctica in mid-2021, and … Read more
The Rhine River is home to a number of historic castles, and the best way to catch a glimpse is on a river cruise.
When Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas returns to Australia for the 2019/20 wave season, she’ll be sporting a different outfit. She’ll be decked out with new rides and activities like the SkyPad, a simulated trampoline ride, new waterslides and much more. If you’ve cruised aboard Voyager of the Seas and think you’ve done it … Read more
Viking Cruises is facing a class action lawsuit from American passengers who were on Viking Sky, the ship that suffered an engine failure in the middle of a storm off the coast of Norway on March 23. The passengers are seeking US$10 million in damages from Viking Cruises, according to Attorney Michael Winkleman. But Mr … Read more
Last week, one Holland America ship had a little bit of trouble reversing into its parking spot. While the Oosterdam was manoeuvring her way into Vancouver Port near Canada Bay, she gently nudged her sister ship, the Nieuw Amsterdam while she was trying to dock, stern to stern. Luckily, no one was hurt in the … Read more
Ticketed to be the next big thing in cruising, we’re going to see more technology on our ships. Princess Cruises is rolling out the new Ocean Medallion, a wearable band which will help with a number of things like embarkation, opening your stateroom doors, and even alerting the crew to what’s your favourite cocktail. 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.
