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Cunard doubles days Queen Elizabeth will spend in Australia

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Luxury cruise line, Cunard will double the Australian sailing season for Queen Elizabeth to 101 days in 2019-20 summer. This is because of the “unprecedented growth in demand” from Australian cruisers, Cunard senior vice president Simon Palethorpe said today. Instead of spending 54-days Down Under as originally scheduled, Queen Elizabeth will spend 101 days in … Read more

Keep calm and carry on cruising

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Turn on the news any weekend, and you’ll hear a recitation of the daily crime round. There will be fights, stabbings, muggings and more. It’s a ritual we’re used to hearing – the unfortunate background noise of life in a modern urban environment. So perhaps the remarkable thing about the two events that occurred this … Read more

Dare to compare: three lines seeking Australia’s luxury $$$

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Dare to compare: three lines seeking Australia’s luxury $$$

by Teresa Ooi and Peter Lynch Australians looking for small-ship luxury cruises will be spoilt for choice in 2018 as the sector booms and lines bring more vessels to Sydney. But cruisers had better be quick. According to Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Australians are booking cabins so far out that the line is set to … Read more

Inside Pacific Jewel’s upcoming refurbishment

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Inside Pacific Jewel's upcoming refurbishment

P&O Cruises’ has released images of Pacific Jewel’s public spaces and venues which will be revamped during a 10-day dry dock in Sydney next month.

The updates will bring a fresh and modern look that is in keeping with the style P&O has become well known for.

The Pacific Jewel new Shell & Bones Seafood Restaurant which serves fresh seafood including hot and cold platters with lobster, prawns, mussels and fish.

Another feature which has been a big hit onboard the line’s new Pacific Explorer is the outdoor lawn bowling green. Guests can enjoy a game of lawn bowls and sip on a glass on Pimms and lemonade.

Other areas which are getting an update Connexions Bar, Orient Bar, Pool Café, Atrium and Oasis area.

The Pacific Jewel had her last refurbishment in 2015 where she had a whole new lot of shows introduced onboard.

Take a look at the gallery!

Viking Orion’s first Aussie season a near sell out – but she’ll be back for a longer stay

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Viking Orion’s first Aussie season a near sell out - but she’ll be back for a longer stay

The fastest growing small ship fleet on the oceans arrived in Australia this week – and conquered hearts everywhere. Viking is already king of the rivers – 64 longships plying waterways in Europe, Asia and China, and a vessel on the Nile in Egypt. But the line’s move into ocean cruising five years ago caused … Read more

Viking Sun arrives in Australia to preview Orion’s three month stay

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Viking Sun arrives in Australia to preview Orion’s three month stay

The Vikings aren’t just coming – they’ve arrived. The fastest growing fleet on the oceans – built by the line which has the largest number of river ships – will dock in Sydney tomorrow on a round-Australia tour to showcase the ships that are making waves everywhere. Viking Sun, the newest addition to Viking’s industry-leading … Read more