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P&O’s newest ship, the Pacific Adventure will have a stunning new private ‘beach club’ onboard for a limited number of guests. Named in homage to one of the best beach destinations in the world, Byron Bay, P&O has named the exclusive area, Byron Beach Club. The move brings P&O into line with other shipping companies … Read more
It’s become like an episode of Murder She Wrote, the US Crime series starring Angela Lansbury. The family of a cruise ship singer who died mysteriously on the Seven Seas Voyager five years ago has decided to have her body exhumed in a bid to prove she might have been murdered. Kathy and Mike Kastrinelis, the … Read more
The value of cruise tourism in Australia 2017/18 equated to a staggering $4.8 billion in economic benefits – with $1.2 billion of that figure, coming from passenger spending, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s economic report. On average, an international cruise passenger spends $590 per day pre and post cruise and $215 per day in … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed its worldwide cruising guide for 2018 through to 2019 which highlights itineraries from Alaska to Asia. “We’ve designed the Guide with our trade partners in mind, including a handy deck plan for each of our ships in the back pages. This Guide will be an invaluable tool for agents to … Read more
The shipping industry is bracing for tough new environmental laws on fuel, which could mean the price of cruising goes up. All ships and vessels operating anywhere in the world will need to use fuel which contain a maximum of 0.5 per cent sulphur by early 2020. Heavy fuel oil can contain up to 3.5 … Read more
Royal Caribbean and luxury line Silversea Cruises announced today, three new ships which will also include a new expedition ships that will sail around the Galapagos Islands. Silversea will be building the ships at Meyer Werft to build two vessels under the new ‘Evolution Class’ with the first expected to be delivered in 2022. The … Read more
Calling out all Bon Jovi fans – Norwegian Cruise Line will be hosting special ‘Runaway To Paradise’ cruises featuring the 80s rock legend. “Ever since we started Runaway Tours, it’s given me such joy to entertain the fans and tell them the stories of where my songs came from. What I’ve realised after all these … Read more
Luxury cruise brand Silversea has revealed its new 2020 itineraries, including the maiden voyages aboard the Silver Moon. Some of the highlight itineraries that Silversea are offering include more cruises to the Arctic, Far East Russia as well as the Galapagos and the Canary Islands. The new collection of itineraries will enable guests to to experience … Read more
French luxury company Ponant has been ordered to pay NZ$70,000 in fines after L’Austral entered into a prohibited zone in the remote New Zealand Subantarctic Islands early last year. The ships’ captain, Regis Daumesnil was also fined $30,000 by the Wellington District Court after New Zealand’s Department of Conservation and Maritime brought charges against 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.
