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Some 5-star ships offer free laundry in suites and most lines offer complimentary laundry for those with special award points, earned by frequent cruises on the one line. I don’t believe this should dictate which line you choose – “I am on this cruise because I got a great laundry deal” is probably not the ideal situation!
My parents, Ken and Norma Gladstone, were honoured to be invited onboard the Queen Mary 2 last week to attend a ceremony to commemorate the Australian troops who sailed off to war on two Cunard liners – the original Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth – 70 years ago.
Uniworld’s, will launch its latest river ship S.S. Antoinette, the next generation of vessels for the luxury cruise market, next month at the start of the official European season.
To board Seabourn Sojourn and sail out of Sydney on a sizzling 42 degree Sunday provided a fabulous opportunity to escape the heat and recline in the air-conditioned comfort of this deluxe ship.
As I boarded the newest Cunard queen at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal, I overheard a very English lady saying, referring to our media group, “These must be the visitors.” I asked her how she was enjoying Queen Elizabeth’s maiden world voyage, 100 days in, and she laughed and said, “It’s absolutely wonderful – but I … Read more
I am writing this on the eve of an exciting event – tomorrow I am lucky enough to be joining Regent’s Seven Seas Voyager – plus some unusual Europa facts for you…
A few people have recently emailed me about alcohol policies on board cruise ships, and to say it’s a bit of a maze is an understatement!
These are catchwords favoured by most real-estate agents but the same mantra holds true for the dedicated cruiser, who seeks the best position for his or her cabins when booking a cruise.
Anyone who has ever cruised will know the double-edged sword that can be the last night on board…….
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.
