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More people than ever before chose a cruise holiday last year – with some 28.5 million people taking to the seas and rivers. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) revealed a 6.7% increase in 2018 – as a result, the organisation representing cruise lines has revised its forecast for this year to an astonishing 30 million … Read more
The new ride Royal Caribbean introduced to Mariner of the Seas, which caused a serious accident to one passenger recently, has been shut down pending a final decision on its future. Sky Pad, a trampoline bungee ride, was in the spotlight after a man fell and fractured his pelvis in February. A video of the … Read more
Boutique tour operator Dean Hampel believes that tourists must feel like a local to really appreciate the joys of visiting a foreign city. The co-founder of Localing, Hampel is partnering with Princess Cruises to offer passengers a series of completely new and enriching shore excursions as part of the line’s Local Connections program. Instead of … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line is trialling a reduction of its iconic towel animals as part of efforts to cut laundry use and improve sustainability. While the tradition may be scaled back on some ships, guests can still request them, signalling a shift rather than a full removal.
A very nervous first time cruiser approached the Captain: “Do ships like this sink very often?” Replied the captain: “Not too often – Usually, it’s only once.” Corny? Sure. But P&O Cruises think Australians love their jokes so much, they’ve lined up some of the best comedians and laid on the biggest-ever season of comedy … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line has increased its gratuities – while a Cruise Passenger survey has found that the average a cruiser pays is US$13.50 (AU$19). Norwegian, which sails Norwegian Jewel around Australia, has increased the daily service charge by US$0.49c. Gratuities have always been a hot topic amongst cruise passengers. While some have gratuities itemised on … Read more
After two months sailing in Australian waters, Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth departed from the Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal yesterday. But, fear not, QE fans. She will be back Down Under for a record 101 days in December sailing in local waters till March 2020. Australians love cruising on QE because the line gave them “a sense … Read more
Silversea, the ultra-luxe expedition and cruise brand, is changing at a rapid rate since it partnered with Royal Caribbean. Spurred by enormous competition from fresh lines to the luxury space and fuelled by investment from its partnership with Royal Caribbean, Silversea is diversifying and introducing new, groundbreaking products at a rapid rate. And we can … Read more
When is a baggage limit not a baggage limit? That was the conundrum facing Cruise Passenger reader Christine Curtis when Cunard issued her ticket for a cruise on the Queen Elizabeth, leaving tomorrow. Cruisers know that cruise terminals do not have baggage weighing machines and guards ready to single out overweight baggage. That’s why it … 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.
