You’re Invited! FREE Aurora Expeditions Seminar – Meet an Expedition Guide

Aurora Expeditions

The Cruise Traveller team in conjunction with Aurora Expeditions, invite you and your friends to a FREE upcoming information event to be held in Sydney CBD on Wednesday May 16. Learn all about Aurora Expeditions, the Greg Mortimer, Arctic & Antarctica and a rare opportunity to hear first-hand from an Expedition Leader with light refreshments … Read more

New security protocols after brawl on Carnival Legend

New security protocols after brawl on Carnival Legend

A brawl onboard the Carnival Legend in February has prompted a wide-ranging review of security and new measures on board all the vessels operated by the world’s biggest cruise line. Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line president, told Travel Weekly she was taken aback by the footage of the fights and beatings involving both passengers and … Read more

Big plans for MSC’s new Asian ship

Big plans for MSC's new Asian ship

MSC Cruises announced this week it would be sending a new build ship, the MSC Bellissima to sail around Asia by 2020. She will be the newest flagship for the region and will be tailored for the Asian market. The Bellissima will be launched in March 2019 and following her inaugural season in the Mediterranean, … Read more

Princess sails to a record as Australians book 2020

Majestic Princess

Itineraries announced for cruises as far out as two years are going so fast that some are already “sold out”. Princess Cruises released its 2019/20 itineraries on Wednesday to Elite clients and Thursday to the general public – and already, some cruisers have names against almost every cabin. “Sounds crazy to be talking about cruises … Read more

New itineraries and shore excursions for uber luxe Ritz-Carlton yacht

New itineraries and shore excursions for uber luxe Ritz-Carlton yacht

It’s one of the most highly anticipated arrivals in the cruise world – the swanky and super sleek Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection group, which will be launched in February 2020, has released more details around its ships and sailings. Its 298-passenger all-inclusive ship from the uber luxurious Ritz Carlton group, will be sailing from Florida … Read more

The best 2018 cruise itineraries for millennials on a budget

The best 2018 cruise itineraries for millennials on a budget

If you’re looking for a non-traditional kind of cruise, there are a number of lines and travel agencies which offer everything from themed holidays to once-in-a-lifetime adventures. These cruises and holidays will also appeal to those on a bit of a tighter budget. Classy Europe by river Not your average kind of river cruise, Uniworld … Read more

‘No accident’ – security cameras show how woman fell from Pacific Dawn

P&O Australia_Pacific_Dawn

The mother who was lost from The Pacific Dawn “intentionally” went overboard, according to police who have viewed security camera footage of the tragic incident. The cruise ship docked at Brisbane this morning, where police boarded the vessel to carry out investigations on behalf of the coroner. Speaking to media at Brisbane’s Portside Wharf, Inspector Rob Graham issued … Read more

First look inside Symphony of the Seas

Symphony of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s new Symphony of the Seas is officially the world’s biggest ship (just) – it eclipses sister Harmony of the Seas by 39 passengers. With an overall passenger capacity of 6,680, the ship won’t be to everybody’s taste but there’s no denying that Royal Caribbean has built a floating resort with panache. The 16 … Read more