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Six P&O Cruises Facebook fans have picked a name for the line’s newest, and biggest ship. The Pacific Adventure, which is currently sailing as Princess Cruises’ Golden Princess, will be transformed into a brand new ship, for one of Australia’s favourite cruise lines. “We’re thrilled to have another ship on the horizon that will continue … Read more
Australia’s regional ports are booming as state governments partner with cruise lines to create new destinations where ships can dock and land their passengers, said the president of our biggest operator, Carnival Australia and chair of the Cruise Lines International Association. But while Sture Myrmell supports the NSW Government’s cruise development plan and its attempts … Read more
Holland America Line, known for its slower pace, premium offerings, and partnerships with the BBC, has become the cruise line of rock and roll. HAL, who has also partnered with Oprah, has announced a new venture with Rolling Stone, the famous magazine publication on music and lifestyle. Onboard HAL’s Nieuw Statendam, which will be launched … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, may be homeporting in Melbourne. According to the cruise ship schedules for Victoria in 2020/21, the Explorer of the Seas, which arrives on October 22 2020, appears to be spending a season in Melbourne. Noticed by a Cruise Critic member on the site’s forum, it appears that the Royal … Read more
Luxury line Silversea Cruises has opened its pre-sale bookings to Venetian Society members (past Silversea guests), while bookings open to the general public on October 1. There are 191 stunning new voyages, which will set sail between summer 2020 and winter 2021 also including voyages on the line’s new Silver Moon. The Silver Moon which will set … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line opened for sale northern hemisphere summer 2020 itineraries for 11 of its 17 ships, including upcoming voyages for Norwegian Encore, it’s latest ship. With voyages to the most popular destinations in the world, the North American summer 2020 schedule includes three ships cruising to Alaska, four ships voyaging in Europe and two … Read more
THEY called it the first floating runway. The arrival of Majestic Princess, Australia’s newest homeported mega liner was certainly a dramatic sight at dawn on Sydney Harbour as she sailed past 62 red and white flares. Majestic Princess is the largest of the line’s vessels to visit Australia. And she will sail Australian and New … Read more
Want to see what’s inside the new Celebrity Edge? Scheduled to debut at the end of November, her arrival is perhaps one of the most anticipated for 2018. Celebrity Edge is a new prototype for the cruise line, which is normally known for their boutique offerings and luxurious amenities. Now, the innovative ship, which will … Read more
As the Majestic Princess sails into Sydney Harbour tomorrow to a jamboree reception, with breakfast TV on board and a super-secret event planned for the harbour in the early hours, you can be sure of one thing: the guests will be royally fed. Sydney’s newest and biggest ship will feature not one but two Michelin-starred … 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.
