S.A.L.T Bar

Silver Spirit to undergo major refurbishment with the addition of S.A.L.T. Kitchen and upgraded suites

Silver Spirit will undergo a major facelift with the addition of S.A.L.T. dining experience. The shipโ€™s public areas and suites will also be upgraded.

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Villa Vie Odyssey arriving in Sydney

Villa Vie Odyssey arrives in Sydney as residential cruising eyes Australian growth

Villa Vie Odyssey, flag bearer for the affordable residential cruise market, has arrived in Australia.

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NCL Holdings orders another three ships – a total of 17 are on the way

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, who own Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, have added an order for another three ships.

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“You would be refused entry on land, so why would you do it just because you are on a ship?” – cruisers debate dining attire

In what could be perceived as a slightly confusing move, Norwegian Cruise Line has tightened some of its dress code rules for specialty restaurants.

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Anthem of the Seas leaving Sydney Harbour

Could this Royal Caribbean ship be making a surprising return to Australia?

While most cruise lines have already announced their 2027/28 sailings for Australia, as is the case every year, Royal Caribbean is keeping us waiting a little bit longer.

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Seven Seas Navigator

Australia gets new winter luxe season with Seven Seas Navigator sailing May to July

Regent Seven Seas Navigator will be sailing in Australia - the latest luxury ships to offer local cruisers the chance to sample ultra luxury without flying overseas.

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Crown Princess is in Sydney Harbour at Sunset

Why is Canberra ignoring the $7.32 billion cruise industry when we need trade and jobs?

The Australian Government this week released its grand tourism blueprint, THRIVE 2030. It talks about growth. It talks about sustainability. But it doesn't talk about cruise, a $7 billion industry once. The silence is deafening.

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carnival crew members

As Carnival and the MUA feud over crew conditions- all cruisers want is transparency

Over recent weeks, tensions have risen between the Maritime Union Australia and Carnival Australia. It started when the MUA began a campaign accusing Carnival of poor working conditions for crew members.ย 

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Grand Dining Room on the new Vista

Oceania Vista to sail Australia in 2027/28 as Riviera wraps standout season

Oceania Cruises is sending Oceania Vista to Australia at the end of next year, in a significant moment for luxury cruising in Australia.

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