Australians leap aboard Viking Ocean to become its second biggest market

Viking Orion

Viking’s newest ocean ship, Viking Orion, is on her way to Australia – and local cruisers couldn’t be more delighted. According to the ship’s General Manager Marcel Gademan, Australians are already Orion’s second biggest market for cruises in the region. Few cabins remain for her first Australian season. And half those who have booked for … Read more

The coolest cruise ship features for 2019

Celebrity Edge magic carpet

It’s a big year for 2019, with 21 ships on order for 2019. Everything from mega ships, to smaller boutique ocean vessels, these are some of the cool features you can find onboard. So if you’re cruising on one of these ships in 2019, be sure to check it out. 1. Magic Carpet on Celebrity … Read more

Celebrity Xpedition returns from revitalisation in Panama

Celebrity Xpedition

The Galapagos-bound ship underwent a week long makeover which included a number of upgrades to accommodation and public areas. Celebrity Xpedition has made her stylish return to service on September 23, 2018, with an array of enhancements across the 100-guest ship. The ship has new staterooms, lounges, and restaurants, as well as faster and more … Read more

Cunard announces 2020 program

Cunard 2020 programme

Luxury cruise brand Cunard has unveiled its 2020 programme where their fleet will sail to a total of 110 destinations in 34 different countries, including eight maiden calls. “Summer 2020 is another exciting time for Cunard filled with inspiring destinations for our guests. This programme has been designed to offer our guests more freedom and … Read more

The countdown is on till Royal Caribbean’s bumper cruise season

The countdown is on till Royal Caribbean's bumper cruise season

In two weeks, Royal Caribbean will be commencing their wave season when Radiance of the Seas returns to Australia on October 6. The line’s sister brands, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises will also be returning for another bumper season, with some spectacular highlights. It will be Ovation of the Seas longest season ever, Celebrity … Read more

Princess Cruises reveals 2020 World Voyages – and another ship to Australia?

Princess Cruises 2020 World Voyages

One of Australia’s favourite cruise brands, Princess Cruises, today revealed its 2020 winter program with two world cruises on two ships, visiting a total number of 90 destinations. The 2019 Princess World Cruise has already sold out, with some suite categories selling out within the day. The 2020 World Cruise will be on sale for … Read more

Botany struggles to stay afloat as locals torpedo terminal plan

Port Botany cruise terminal plan

The cruise industry and state government’s attempts to expand Sydney’s capacity to handle large cruise ships has taken another hit with a second council opposing a cruise terminal at Botany Bay. Bayside Council has joined Randwick in strongly opposing plans. It has also been reported that the State Opposition is likely to block the move. … Read more