The Cruise Lines International Association is launching a last-minute bid to keep cruising alive in the French port of Nice. The city's Mayor Christian Estrosi has already signed a decree that pledges to ban ships carrying more than 900 passengers from entering the town's port.
In 1932 the first P&O Australia ship carrying passengers embarked on a seven-day itinerary, making calls to Brisbane and Norfolk Island. 92 years on, the cruise line is on the cusp of sailing of its very final voyages.
Royal Caribbean is rolling out mega-ships every other year, Norwegian Cruise Line has just ordered its four biggest ships yet, from 2029 Carnival Cruise Line will begin rolling out its biggest ships yet.
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.