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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
It is cheaper to go on a cruise holiday than to live in Sydney – the country’s most expensive city, according to the latest research. The average Sydneysider pays about $221 in rent every week, according to comparison site, finder.com. Latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the average cost of living … Read more
Dream Cruises, Asia’s first luxury line with two ships operating out of Singapore and Hong Kong, is planning a major assault on the Australian market from next year. The line, which also owns ultra-luxe Crystal Cruises and contemporary Star Cruises, has announced the Superstar Virgo will be converted to the Explorer Dream in a $30 … Read more
The country’s biggest cruise operator, Carnival Australia will have a bumper wave season this summer with a record 696 port calls generating more than $500 million in economic activity. Carnival’s cruise season will kick off this Saturday when Princess Cruises’ flagship Majestic Princess arrives to make Sydney her homeport for her maiden six-month season Down … Read more
Renowned camera brand Fujifilm has created a special private island, just a short boat ride away from the coast of Fiji’s mainland. The location is designed for aspiring and expert photographers, where guests can take photos of the scenery like lagoons, coves, cliffs and private beaches while staying in luxury accommodation. The island also has … Read more
The NSW State Government is trying to find ways to increase capacity at White Bay and the Overseas Passenger Terminal to mitigate Sydney’s cruise crisis. The moves come as what was hailed as a solution to the long-term capacity crisis of the harbour appeared to be running into an increasingly sophisticated lobbying campaign to block … Read more
Is Crystal Endeavour the most luxurious ship to visit Australia? She won’t be out for another two years, but already the impressions and information coming from the line are making her sound mouthwateringly ritzy. “Crystal Endeavour will be the largest, most spacious purpose-built polar class expedition yacht in the world, accommodating just 200 guests and … 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.
