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Scenic, the Australian river cruise line, is delaying its move into expedition ocean cruising until 2019 after running into construction problems. Owner Glen Moroney told US site Travel Agent the $250 million Scenic Eclipse, which has been heavily advertised in Australia and has two helicopters and a mini sub for its luxury guests, won’t now … Read more
A number of cruise lines have created special VIP areas which are designed for those who love all the aspects of big ship cruising – the food, the entertainment, the water slides and the rides – but want some peace and quiet away from the rest of the ship. Most of the private areas have their … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s new boss in Australia Susan Bonner promises a big wave season beginning in October, with the line’s longest deployment ever. And she hopes to bring the new wave of Celebrity Cruises ships – the modern and technologically advanced Edge class – to Australia. The first, the stunning Celebrity Edge, will be launched at the … Read more
After six years of cruising from Fremantle and Adelaide and carrying more than 115,000 guests, Cruise & Maritime’s Astor will be departing in March 2019. But before she departs, guests can sail on special back-to-back offers between December 2018 and March 2019 to destinations like Kangaroo Island, Bali, Hobart, Busselton and Geographe Bay. “We believe our … Read more
Royal Caribbean Cruises is the latest line to stay overnight in Noumea so that passengers on board Ovation of the Seas can explore New Caledonia’s cosmopolitan city after sunset. The first-ever overnight stay is part of Ovation of the Seas’ nine-night South Pacific itinerary departing Sydney on November 14 and arriving in Noumea on November … Read more
One of Australia’s favourite ships, the Carnival Spirit, returned this morning after a two-week dry dock in Singapore where she’s been fitted out with some amazing new features. After 350,000 man-hours, these are some of the cool features onboard. The new creative studio named SoulPlay is a space for the entire family to let lose … Read more
APT, one of Australia’s most enduring luxury cruise and travel brands, is planning some changes to update its river fleet and tours. The traditional piano man will give way to local artists and authentic cultural experiences. And it is tapping into the environmental, social, responsibility and wellness trends, with hosts aboard many of its vessels … Read more
Luxury line Silversea are in the final stages of planning one of the most ambitious expeditions in the world – simultaneous multiweek cruises in both the Canadian and Russian arctics. The voyage which combines the Northwest Passage and Northeast Passage is scheduled for the 2020 northern hemisphere summer, according to Mark Conroy, the managing director … Read more
Imagine taking a luxurious bath or shower in your five-star suite onboard your cruise – but on Spectrum of the Seas, you’ll be floating above the ocean. Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, which is slated to sail around Asia, will have new features including an Ultimate Family Suite, which has a bathroom with ‘unparalleled water views’. … 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.
