New high-tech Australian expedition ship opens bookings

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It’s an Australian-first design built by an Australian line. Even its name comes from the Aussie founder of Aurora Expeditions. But Greg Mortimer, whose moniker adorns the bows of the $80 million expedition ship which starts taking bookings from today, is finding his new found fame a little hard to live with. In typical laconic … Read more

Could Tasmania put the brakes on cruising?

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Tassie’s amazing appeal to cruise lines is delivering the Apple Isle’s best cruise season yet – but just as more lines are considering putting the destination on their itineraries, residents have signalled a Venice-style ban or limit to ship numbers. Over 12,000 residents of have signed a petition calling on the State Government to ban … Read more

Azamara announces refit and maiden voyage for the Azamara Pursuit

Azamara announces refit and maiden voyage for the Azamara Pursuit

Azamara Club Cruises announced its latest ship, the Azamara Pursuit will be transformed to be almost identical to sister ships, the Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey. Azamara Pursuit will be refitted in the U.K. as it prepares to go into wet dock in Belfast in Spring 2018. The ship’s maiden voyage will begin in Southampton, England in August and … Read more

Azamara and Celebrity Cruises head to South America

Azamara announces refit and maiden voyage for the Azamara Pursuit

Azamara Club Cruises has announced the launch of three new Land and Sea packages in South America that explore bucket list destinations with the brand’s signature passion for Destination Immersion®cruise experiences. These exciting new packages include a Galapagos immersion with award-winning sister brand, Celebrity Cruises. Azamara provides guests with the opportunity to discover exotic ports and extend their voyage in … Read more

Itineraries still available on Queen Elizabeth’s inaugural season Down Under

Itineraries still available on Queen Elizabeth's inaugural season Down Under

Luxury and iconic cruise brand Cunard announced availabilities on itineraries for the Queen Elizabeth’s sailings Down Under in 2019. During her two-month season in Australia, there are sailings ranging from two to 18 nights on offer so it’s a great chance for passengers to experience the iconic brand. The Queen Elizabeth is the newest ship … Read more

Celebrity Cruises expands Celebrity Edge’s inaugural season

Celebrity Cruises expands Celebrity Edge's inaugural season

Celebrity Cruises has expanded the Celebrity Edge’s inaugural season and the line also announced that the ship will be completed ahead of schedule.  The technologically advanced ship, which features some world firsts (including a tennis court-sized elevator style platform called The Magic Carpet which slides up and down the exterior of the ship), is one … Read more