Doug and Violetta Sanders pictured fighting to get back on the Norwegian Dawn

“The worst experience of our lives”: Hear from the Australian couple abandoned by their African cruise

Violetta and Doug Sanders have been identified as the two Australians that failed to return on time to the Norwegian Dawn.

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aurora expeditions

Aurora adds third vessel, Douglas Mawson, to its fleet 

Australian-owned expedition travel company Aurora Expeditions welcomes third purpose-built small expedition ship, Douglas Mawson, to its fleet. 

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Viking Expeditions draw early acclaim with guests thrilled at the new ships

Viking launches two new world cruises for 2026

Viking launches three new longitudinal world cruises for 2026, including two extended expedition voyages from the “White Continent” to the Americas.

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Norwegian Dawn

Two Australians among passengers ‘stuck in Africa after missing ship’

Eight passengers are stuck in Africa after missing their boarding time for Norwegian Dawn.

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Sydney Harbour Bridge safe from Baltimore disasters say experts

Engineering experts have reassured the cruise industry that a similar Baltimore catastrophe is unlikely to cripple the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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The $1.25M Regent Seven Seas Splendor Cabin

The most expensive cruise suite at sea: Inside the $1.25m Regent Seven Seas Splendor cabin

Regent Seven Seas have announced their 2027 world cruise will be its first world cruise to be hosted on Seven Seas Splendor.

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Coral Princess in docked in Port Melbourne

Exclusive: Record season, but price rises on the way, says survey

Australia’s cruise season, which ends in just a few short weeks, has proved to be the biggest yet, but price rises are likely on the way for next season.

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the great compensation debate

The Great Compensation Debate: How much is enough?

Cruisers like Paula Ellis were dismayed to find out their 2025 P&O New Zealand cruise had been changed to a Vanuatu itinerary. Ellis already had her cruise booked for 12 months and is now left unsure how to proceed.

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Cartoon illustration of a large woman next to another average sized woman on a plane

I’m a size 24 and too embarrassed to fly – what can I do? – Kathy Lette

Columnist Kathy Lette on the pitfalls of plus-size travel and the prospect of a swingers’ cruise as opposed to a trip in Paris.

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