“The joy in traveling is meeting the LOCAL PEOPLE, going to local shops, seeing how people really live” – cruisers push back on Royal’s beach club
Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community. In Your Say, Cruise Passenger looks at the issues our readers are writing to us about on our blogs, posts and newsletters. Royal Caribbean dropped a bombshell this week, announcing more details of their ... Read more
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Experts: Take this advice now to avoid a surge of price rises on your cruise package
As people across the world drive to the local petrol station and see fuel prices surging, cruise ships will prove no exception.
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All change at NCL as its top tier loyalty program gets a revamp.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has changed its cruise loyalty rewards status across its three brands – Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
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New age of cruising: 60% of Royal Caribbean Aussie sailings go to Lelepa from $125 a day
A new age of cruising has dawned in Australia, with Royal Caribbean releasing its ... Read more
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WATCH: Royal Caribbean’s Lelepa private destination is coming in October 2027 – here’s all the info
Royal Caribbean has announced the opening dates for Lelepa, as well as what to expect at the new private destination. The destination will open from October 2027 and the first sailings that visit Lelepa can be booked from March 19. Read through to see what is and isn't included, what amenities there are and look at photos and videos of what the new destination will look like.
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Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection will debut more than 60 winter itineries in 2027/28
The Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection will debut more than 60 itineraries in Asia Pacific, the Caribbean and South Pacific during its winter season in 2027/28.
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Inside My Cruises’ Middle East Task Force – how travel agents are getting guests to their ships
Around Australia, travel agents are battling to get guests to their ships despite the grounding of Middle Eastern airlines. Peter Lynch talks to Michael Middleton of My Cruises about this Herculian task.
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Disney Adventure launch sparks mixed early reviews: What to know before booking
Disney Adventure’s debut has drawn mixed early reviews, but the new Singapore sailings could still appeal to Australian travellers seeking a Disney fly-cruise.
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Will the MUA’s anti-Carnival campaign cut $1 bn from Australia’s cruise earnings?
The Maritime Union of Australia’s campaign targeting Carnival Cruise Line could further harm Australia’s cruise sector, which is already contracting.
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