Norwegian lifts its presence to make Australia No2 market

Norwegian Jewel

Norwegian Cruise Line will boost its presence in Australia and New Zealand, with Norwegian Jewel returning for a third sailing season in 2019/2020 and Norwegian Jade cruising in Southeast Asia. “It has been a momentous year for Norwegian Cruise Lines on the world stage, with the launch of Norwegian Bliss, followed by some of our … Read more

16 destinations under threat from over-tourism

Over-tourism, cruise lines

It’s become an image that has gone around the world – a group of young Venetians on their gondolas and speedboats, protesting the arrival of Queen Victoria with flags and coloured flares. Suddenly, over-tourism has become one of travel’s biggest headaches, as popular hotspots bring huge numbers and turn the lives of local populations upside … Read more

The ships that will sail in Australia this season

Australian cruise season 2018/19

A new Princess Cruises ship is big news this year, but so is the number of smaller luxury vessels arriving on our shores. Peter Lynch reports. This year’s wave season will see Australia spoilt for choice as never before, with more ships in almost every sector vying for the hearts and minds of passengers. The … Read more

How ultra-luxe Silversea can be cheaper than the big ships

Silversea luxury

Is ultra-luxe ultra-unaffordable? We chat to Adam Armstrong, the new Managing Director of Silversea about how accessible prices are. It’s been a week since Adam Armstrong has been in his new role as Managing Director of ultra-luxe cruise line Silversea. And he already has mapped out big plans to encourage Aussies to sail with the … Read more

Princess’s crowning glory: The line’s new Across the Ditch program

Great Barrier Island

The arrival of Majestic Princess opens a new chapter for Australia’s favourite premium cruise line – and New Zealand is where she will excel, reports Peter Lynch. She’s big, bold and not called Majestic for nothing. Princess Cruises’ largest and newest entrant to the burgeoning Australian market will turn this wave season into a game-changer. … Read more

Cruise on the Astor for as little as $96 a night!

The Astor

She’s been an Australia favourite for many years. Now the Astor is bowing out – but not without one last hurrah! You can experience Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Astor on her final Australian Season for up to 60% off. But you’ll have to hurry – you must book before September 3. With fares starting from … Read more

The billion dollar boom in refitting ships

OceaniaNEXT refit

With shipyards filled to overflowing – they are reportedly busy with new ships until 2027 – many cruise lines are opting to refit existing vessels as a way of keeping up with demand for new and better facilities. Oceania, the small-ship line that boasts the best cuisine at sea, this week became the latest – … Read more