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APT reveals new luxury ships for Europe 2025

APT has announced the launch of its new ultra-luxury river ships for its 2025 Rhine, Main and Danube cruises.

WORDS BY Grant Jones . Jan 22 2024
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The new cruise ships launching in 2024

The cruise industry continues to grow with a throng of new ships launching across the contemporary, premium and luxury spaces.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 1 2024
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Why Celebrity Edge has a strong appeal for Australian cruisers

Cruise Passenger was onboard the new Celebrity Edge on a voyage around New Zealand. So what does she have on offer that other ships don't?

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Dec 21 2023
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Forget a three-year cruise: What about a three-and-a-half-year cruise?

Out of the ashes of a failed three-year cruise, emerges a three-and-half-year world cruise from former Life at Sea executives.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 15 2023
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Princess lays the keel for its next Sphere-class ship

Princess Cruises this week held the keel-laying ceremony for its second Sphere Class ship Star Princess.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 14 2023
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Regent Seven Seas takes on hotels with high value overnight stays

Regent Seven Seas is to offer more overnight stays to give guests better value than hotels.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 14 2023
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Miami hosts party of the year for Seven Seas Grandeur christening

Regent Seven Seas pulls out all the stops as it launches Seven Seas Grandeur in Miami.

WORDS BY Peter Lynch . Dec 11 2023
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Exclusive: What’s inside the all-new Sun Princess

We were invited aboard the Sun Princess and found the half century old line heading in a new direction.

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Dec 8 2023
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Viking to add 10 more river ships to its fleet of 80

Viking will add 10 Longships to its river fleet, with the new vessels sailing the Rhine, Main, Danube, and Seine Rivers.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 6 2023
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“It’s easier going to space than getting a berth in Sydney,” says Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson’s Resilient Lady arrived in Sydney yesterday, with the billionaire mogul heralding in the ship in a wooden speedboat.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Dec 5 2023
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Emerald Cruises christens newest luxury yacht Emerald Sakara

Emerald Cruises’ newest, warm water luxury yacht, Emerald Sakara, has been christened with a traditional champagne bottle-breaking ceremony in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 5 2023
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Norwegian Cruise Line launches Viva with Latin pop star

Norwegian Cruise Lines this week, christened Norwegian Viva where 1500 guests attended the ceremony at PortMiami.

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 30 2023
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