Diamond Princess completes dry dock with new upgrades

Diamond Princess completes dry dock with new upgrades

As part of Princess Cruises’ US$450 million fleet-wide refurbishment program, Diamond Princess has undergone an extensive 14 day dry dock in Singapore. The ship now includes new enhancements − such as upgrades for its outdoor Movies Under The Stars giant screen, an updated 7.1 surround sound digital audio and pool deck LED lighting enhancements. The … Read more

How to save $1,000 and fly free

Travelmarvel

Travelmarvel, sister brand to APT, has this week announced three new ships – and a series of savings on next year’s sailings. Book in the next 12 weeks, and get $1,000 off per couple and free flights. There are savings of $3,000 per couple for coastal cruising. A big investment in new ships and refurbishment … Read more

Cruise ship pollution – the facts

cruise ship smoke stack

Standing on the deck of your cruise ship taking the sea air, it’s hard to imagine that recent claims that you could be breathing in as much pollution as a pedestrian on the hazy streets of Beijing can be true. That’s probably because they aren’t. Ryan David Kennedy, assistant professor at the University’s Bloomberg School … Read more

Inside the most luxurious and largest suite at sea

Inside the most luxurious and largest suite at sea

If you’ve got a spare $15,000 a night and fancy staying in a suite which is nearly twice as large as the Australian home and 20 times larger than the average cruise ship stateroom, then we’ve found the accommodation for you. Regent Seven Seas has revealed pictures inside, what the line claims, will be the … Read more

Inside the suites of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection suites

The suites on the super yacht bring the luxury hotelier’s Residences onto the waters. The interiors of the 149 suite vessel is designed in partnership with Tillberg Design of Sweden has a “unified flow of design” to amplify the space on exclusive ship. The contemporary touches onboard are reminiscent of the luxury hotelier’s Residences in … Read more