Crystal has returned to operations with the line set to start sailings in May under the ownership of upmarket tour company Abercrombie & Kent. But what should we expect when the once most awarded luxury cruise line returns? Once a by-word for food, service and destinations, Crystal re-joins a growing number of luxury lines sailing … Read more
Crystal is back – and I for one couldn’t be happier. Almost a year to the day when the most-awarded luxury cruise line was unceremoniously placed in the hands of administrators and abandoned by Genting Hong Kong, new owners Abercrombie & Kent have announced its two ships, Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony are back – … Read more
Despite tumbles and turns along the way, 2022 marked a victorious year for cruise. Not only cruising return to Australian shores, but those all over the industry have been reporting unprecedented demand and high customer satisfaction. President of Carnival Australia and P&O Cruises Australia Marguerite Fitzgerald says for Carnival cruises, it’s been a pleasure to … Read more
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]It’s been a stupendous year for the cruise industry with lines coming back bigger and better than ever in 2022. This year’s extraordinary Reader’s Choice Awards saw thousands of you vote in more categories than we’ve ever had before. The cruise industry has started with a bang of ship launches and announcements, which is … Read more
Like Marco Polo who described Japan as a magnificent country abundant in gold, silver and silk, the western world has, for centuries, been lured by the mystic of the Far East. In particular, the west has been fascinated by Tokyo where ancient shrines nestle in the shadow of mirror-tinted skyscrapers and the streets are bathed … Read more
The cruise industry is joining forces with aid and conservation agencies to support sustainability and humanitarian efforts in many of the amazing destinations their ships visit.
The new cruise line is rocking the sea and making waves, so we gave it a spin. All-night dance parties, six restaurants serving up menus from Korean BBQ through to vegan eats (and not a buffet in sight), drag shows, a comedic sex-therapist cabaret, circus performances to rival Cirque Du Soleil, an on-board tattoo parlour…and … Read more
Oceania Cruises is renowned for the quality of its onboard dining, thanks to talented chefs like Frédéric Godineau. The sweeping stable of culinary offerings onboard Oceania Cruises has created a playground of restaurants across its fleet. Here is where you will find menus, dishes and venues that are akin to Michelin-starred restaurants. Every recipe has … Read more
It may have been launched with the lamest of puns, but Celebrity’s new Edge series vessel Beyond really is something special, if the plans, and renderings revealed yesterday are anything to go by. The big-ship line has already staked a claim to being “luxury” and “all inclusive” this year, with the classy Edge series marking it … Read more
Oceania Cruises has a new ship and an amazing series of new journeys. Peter Lynch and Rose Kelly talk to the line's James Sitters about what's on offer and some special deals just for you.
