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P&O is planning a series of new short themed-cruises after research revealed more than half of Aussie travellers want a holiday of no longer than three nights. The line is hiring a host of performers, from comedians to country and western music acts and even Elvis Presley impersonators for themed music cruises dedicated to ‘The … Read more
The line that is synonymous with fun cruising launched some of the features on its newest and biggest ship today – and made quite a splash. Its waterpark will cost $250,000 and be even more thunderous Green Thunder. And if you’re a water park fan, that’s big news! Carnival Splendor which will arrive in Sydney in … Read more
Australia is to get a second major new Princess Cruises ship with the announcement that the Regal Princess – sister to Majestic – will sail from Sydney in 2020/21. Her first journey to Australia – Rome to Sydney – will go on sale next week. The new deployment was announced by Senior Vice President Asia … Read more
Australian cruise ship operators are braced for a bruising debate in the NSW Parliament after a 10,000-signature petition was presented opposing the expansion of Port Botany to accommodate large liners. Protesters are determined to turn the Port Botany issue into a political debate during the upcoming state election next year, and want the Berejiklian Government … Read more
Dream Cruises has released details of the upcoming Australia and New Zealand deployment for the newest member of the fleet – Explorer Dream. Formerly the SuperStar Virgo of sister brand Star Cruises, Explorer Dream will undergo a US$30 million transformation in March 2019 to become one of the Dream Cruises fleet. Facilities will include The … Read more
The Norwegian Jewel is on her way to Sydney, fresh from a two-week dry dock in Singapore. She is currently on a repositioning cruise and will make her debut in Down Under on December 1 where she will be showcasing new venues, updated public spaces as well as new entertainment and redesigned staterooms. Offering seven to 19-day … Read more
The revolutionary Scenic Eclipse, the discovery yacht currently under construction in a strike-hit yard in Croatia, has again been delayed – this time until after April 13, 2019. Scenic was expected to put out a statement on the state of construction, but a letter purportedly received by those who have booked on the luxury vessel … Read more
Cruise & Maritime Voyages will be the first line to visit the South Australian port of Wallaroo, while it will also be making inaugural stops at Kuri Bay in Western Australia, Philip Island in Victoria as well as Sandakan in Borneo. Their new ship, the Vasco da Gama will be sailing to these epic destinations … Read more
Holland America Line has revealed a new program called Club Orange, where guests can get exclusive amenities and benefits. From a private dining venue to priority services and a dedicated concierge hotline, Club Orange allows guests to opt in to extra privileges that are available to a limited number of guests on each cruise. Club … 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.
