When Pacific Pearl joins the fleet in 2010, it will join Pacific Jewel, Pacific Dawn and Pacific Sun. P&O Cruises will be the only cruise line operating from the major Australian and New Zealand ports of Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, Newcastle and Fremantle. This is how to holiday!
Ever wondered why there's a full stop in Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines? The line is the second-oldest established cruise line in the world. This family-owned company specialises in traditional cruising and operates mainly out of the UK, with British and European officers. It’s fleet has four mid-size ships, Balmoral, Black Watch, Braemar and Boudicca, which have an English atmosphere.
Welcome to Italian-style cruising on Costa Cruises, which has 60 years of cruising experience. On board Costa’s ships guests can take Italian cooking classes, or play tennis and volleyball. Indulge in luxury treatments in the Samsara Spa and Ischia Wellness Spa, or just relax by the pool and plan the next shore excursion.
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.