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This small European nation is best explored – by land or sea – on a bespoke, small-group tour. Katarina Line is the leading Croatian tour operator and the premier small ship cruise company in the region. They offer guaranteed weekly departures from the end of April to mid-October from the major tourist centers of Opatija … Read more
Royal Caribbean is carrying out a review of its procedures after a renowned doctor was refused a cruise at the last minute because he suffers from motor neurone disease. The case of Professor Justin Yerbury and his party of 11 – including two carers – has sparked a major debate among those with disabilities, who … Read more
It’s 270 days until the brand-spanking new Carnival Splendor rolls into Sydney, and to tempt cruise enthusiasts aboard, the line has just announced an eclectic line up of new culinary options. In addition to a number of all-inclusive family favourites, the newest and largest ship to be home ported year round in Australia will feature … Read more
La Mer, by distinguished French chef Emmanuel Renaut, will be making its debut on Sky Princess as she sails her inaugural Caribbean season in December this year. The restaurant had its first run on Majestic Princess, which was based in China before coming to Australia for the summer season, and has received rave reviews internationally … Read more
Seabourn is building two ultra-luxury expedition ships so you can take in views of rugged mountains, ice-blue glaciers, and lush greenery in absolute comfort. The first delivery is scheduled June 2021 and the second ship in May 2022 and each ship will feature 132 luxurious oceanfront veranda suites, which will be home for up to … Read more
Seabourn Cruises is putting wellness and ultra-luxury together in their newly announced Wellness Cruises sailing Arabia in 2019 and Australia, New Zealand in 2020. The themed cruises on Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Encore caters to a rising interest in wellness and includes lectures, discussions, daily yoga and meditation classes, and demonstrations led by Dr. Weil and … Read more
Cruise lines are preparing to battle a new government tax on passengers designed to fund environmental measures. The industry lobby group Cruise Lines International Australia (CLIA) sent out a warning this week that a new “biosecurity import levy” will drive up costs for both operators and passengers. The levy, set to be implemented in July … Read more
Going for seconds on Holland America Line will add to your bill as the line trials an extra charge for every second entrée ordered in the main dining room. For the month of March, ordering a second entrée (the main course in American menus) on Nieuw Amsterdam, Eurodam, Zuiderdam and Oosterdam will attract at fee … Read more
“It’s a sprint not a marathon,” says the Carnival Legend’s Entertainment Director Calvyn. “There’s a much more fun atmosphere on a three-day cruise compared to something like an eight-day cruise,” he said. Short cruises are all the rage this winter, with a number of lines offering them. Some are attached to events. Others are tapping … 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.
