P&O Australia, a cruise line that began sailing out of Sydney in 1932, will bring its decorated history to a close as it is absorbed into the Carnival Cruises brand. This absorption, and particularly the retiring of Pacific Explorer might signal that we are nearing the end of seeing major cruise lines port out of cities that aren't Sydney or Brisbane.
CEO Dondra Ritzenhaler of Azamara, is examing how she can deploy Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Onward to sail in Australian waters when Carnival Corporation pulls the plug on P&O ships next year.
The First Lady of Cruising Sarina Bratton has stepped down from the board of Cruise Lines International Association in Australasia after almost three decades.
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.