Small wonder Australians feel right at home on board vessels from Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV). The line’s flagship, Columbus, sailed our waters as Pacific Pearl for seven years. It’s next new ship, Vasco da Gama, is sailing under P&O as Pacific Eden until April. Perhaps that’s why Australia has quickly become the line’s second … Read more
It’s going to be a big year for river cruising, with lines adding more ships as well as itineraries, after a massive surge in demand. River cruise lines are tempting passengers with multiple new river vessels launching this year as well as makeovers and upgrades on the existing fleet. Viking River Cruises, Tauck and Crystal … Read more
P&O is planning a series of new short themed-cruises after research revealed more than half of Aussie travellers want a holiday of no longer than three nights. The line is hiring a host of performers, from comedians to country and western music acts and even Elvis Presley impersonators for themed music cruises dedicated to ‘The … Read more
European river cruise line AmaWaterways, with APT, announced plans to add three vessels to its fleet next year. It’s the most number of ships the company has launched since 2002 and they will be the biggest ships to date. The AmaMagna, which is sold through APT in Australia, has the capacity for 194-passengers will be … Read more
P&O Cruises has pulled the Pacific Aria from homeporting in Cairns next year. The all-Australian cruise brand told the Cairns Post that it was originally replacing the Pacific Eden with Pacific Aria after the line sold the Eden to Cruise & Maritime Voyages. Carnival Australian president Sture Myrmell told the Cairns post that while people … Read more
Those with a taste for river cruising are being treated to an ever-improving, onboard dining experience, Brian Johnston writes.
P&O’s first cruise to Tasmania’s winter arts festival Dark Mofo has proved a big hit with a new breed of “cultural” cruiser. Around 1600 passengers, comprising almost 200 Dark Mofo devotees and the rest regular P&O “cruiselings,” are aboard the Pacific Jewel for a six night journey to an event which is a long way … Read more
Gone are the days when embarking on a cruise almost guaranteed coming home a few kilos heavier and a little worse for wear after overindulging at the bars and buffets. Today, many travellers are choosing to combine their love of cruising with some more healthy pursuits. Welcome to the fast-growing sector of wellness cruising. Whether … Read more
Music may be the food of love, but in today’s world a dating app is more likely to find its mark than Cupid’s arrow. Instead of getting wined and dined, we’ve been reduced to algorithmic mating by mobile. But wait – there’s hope yet. SinglesCruising.com.au hosts groups of adults looking for love or just other … Read more
Hear the hilarious stories of life aboard the world's most luxurious fleet, including how nine men "mooned" BON VOYAGE from the San Francisco Bridge as the ship set out to sea.
