Ovation of the Seas sails through Milford Sound, New Zealand

‘Two wineries and a small cheese ’n’ bickie plate: AU$300’: How to beat shore excursion price rises

Passengers are preparing for post-cruise “bill shock” as lines look for extra cash grabs from shore excursions and once-free onboard extras.

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Food Silver Spirit Silver Seas

Yum! Silversea rolls out S.A.L.T. food offering Down Under

The luxury line is finalising plans to launch its much talked about, immersive Sea And Land Taste (S.A.L.T.) program for guests onboard the Silver Shadow currently on a world cruise in Australia says Philippa Walker, marketing director of Silversea.

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A render of Villa Vie Odyssey in a fjiord 15-year cruise

Retirement at sea line Villa Vie takes delivery of first ship

Villa Vie Residences starts refit of MS Braemar to relaunch as Odyssey, beginning the start of its three-and-a-half year world cruise concept.

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RSS Grandeur Observation Lounge.

Australians are travelling three weeks more than pre-Covid

The trend among Australians is to travel longer and the Mediterranean is the top destination says Lisa Pile Vice President Sales & General Manager Asia Pacific of one of the world's most luxurious lines, Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

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Oceania Vista World Cruise

Oceania Vista set to sail its first world cruise across 101 ports

The newest and most luxurious Oceania Cruises ship Oceania Vista is set to sail its first world cruise, a roundtrip out of Miami in 2016.

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Melbourne Cup 2024

Carnival, P&O Australia launch 2024 Melbourne Cup cruises

Carnival Cruises and P&O Australia offer exciting itineraries perfectly timed for experiencing 'the race that stops the nation' - the 2024 Melbourne Cup.

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Disney Wonder

Disney Adventure heads to Singapore in 2025

Families and devoted fans of Disney, Pixar and Marvel can embark on magical voyages at sea when Disney Cruise Line sends its latest addition, Disney Adventure to home port in Singapore from next year.

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White Island victims were awarded NZ$10 million after sentencing

White Island volcano victims awarded NZ$10 million

This week sentencing has begun in the Environment Court of New Zealand for the White Island volcanic eruption that killed 22 people on a shore excursion from their cruise and injured further people.

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Virgin Voyages in the Red Sea

Houthi rebels or better returns – why Resilient Lady left Australia

The news that Virgin Voyages will not return for a second season Down Under came as a shock – and left many asking, after all the hype, why? Is it because of the Red Sea?

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