When Celebrity Edge began sailing in 2018, Celebrity Cruises sent a challenge to the cruising world. The ship was fitted head to toe with innovative design that was crafted through 3D virtual reality technology, setting a new standard for cruise. Celebrity followed this up with the announcement of a second vessel in the Celebrity Edge … Read more
The growing number of cases on shore in Europe have started to impact the tentative return of cruising. MSC Cruises announced yesterday it will be temporarily suspending further sailings of MSC Magnifica given the prevailing pandemic situation in France and Germany and the travel restrictions imposed. The temporary suspension will affect sailing from 8 November … Read more
Luxury cruise line Cunard has bowed to the inevitable and cancelled the rest of 2020 and acknowledged changes to 2021 with new European sailings and 2022 World Voyage Queen Elizabeth will be docked from November 2020 until March 25, 2021; Queen Mary 2 until April 18, 2021 and until May 16, 2021 for Queen Victoria. … Read more
The fun family line, Carnival, has revealed videos and photos of their new BOLT roller coaster on Carnival’s Mardi Gras which will start sailing in February 2021. Whether you’re young, young at heart, a thrill-seeker or somebody who is feeling a little too relaxed after lounging in the sun – the BOLT roller coaster is … Read more
Plan your spring/summer 2021 cruises from our pick of the best cruise deals this week. Sail on Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess in Alaska or board the line’s newest Discovery Princess to explore Spain. Meanwhile P&O Cruises Future You Sale offers their three-night 80s themed cruise from $399 or explore the Solomon Sea Islands from $112 … Read more
Pining for a cruise holiday? This just might be the answer – a river cruise and a tour of South Australia’s premium wine regions. And you even get to explore Adelaide’s oldest Germany settlement, the town of Hahndoff, with charming boutiques and European architecture. There are even several restaurants serving German cuisine as well as … Read more
Can you create a ship from home? P&O Cruises’ head of design Petra Ryberg is doing just that. She is staying at home like most of Australia – but she is busy designing the line’s newest ship, Pacific Adventure. The line shared pictures of Ms Ryberg working on Pacific Adventure’s designs from home on their Facebook page. … Read more
Many river lines have changed itineraries and shore excursions to attract regular cruisers back to popular routes like Amsterdam to Basel next year. Guests will see new castles and cathedrals, experience more foodie tours and much more during the 2021 river cruise season, now expected to be a boom year. The Danube, the Grand Dame … Read more
Missing a port stop during a cruise is a fairly common occurrence. But the passengers on Pacific Explorer’s first sailing since her refurbishment ended up in an unusual situation, writes Honida Beram. On Friday 13 March, P&O’s Pacific Explorer departed Sydney for a three-night cruise, heading to the NSW South Coast town of Eden, with … 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.
