It is going to be big year for luxury cruises in 2021. And the continuing strength of the luxury cruise market means passengers are booking further and further ahead. The year will usher in new, innovative super-elegant ships heading to exotic, exciting and remote parts of the world. On the cards are the launch of … Read more
Whose kitchen rules? We’re about to find out, as luxury cruise lines step up their culinary cruise offerings with more and more hands on experiences for 2020. Regent Seven Seas has launched its own deluxe smorgasbord of 16 new cooking classes – rated among the top foodie experiences for luxe travellers. This comes on top … Read more
Next year is set to be the year of the Alaskan cruise. New piers, restaurants, zip lines, bear-viewing platforms and gondolas are all on offer. The number of Alaska cruise ship passengers will break new records in 2020 for the fifth consecutive year, with Cruise Lines International Association Alaska suggesting at least 1.44 million cruise … Read more
Barbara Muckermann is dismissive. “We did celebrity chefs 20 years ago,” says the Silversea Cruises Chief Marketing Officer. “Now the cruise industry is ready for our new food trend, S.A.L.T.” S.A.L.T stands for Sea And Land Taste. It will debut on Silverseas’s new luxury ship, Silver Moon in August next year, followed by Silver Dawn … Read more
Our 2019 winners – a new record and some surprises The verdicts are in – and a new era of Cruise Passenger Readers’ Choice Awards has been born. Along with another record-breaking number of participants – our 11,451 readers voted an astonishing 286,275 times – we have introduced a host of new categories, including trending … Read more
Cruise lines are adding sustainability to their menus and creating luxury dining experiences that don’t hurt the planet. This could be sourcing produce from sustainable farms or stocking up their ships with local produce. Locally sourced ingredients are not only good for the environment but also the local economy and communities. By sourcing local produce, … Read more
What’s hot in luxury cruising? Small ships, personal, service and responsible travel are among the highlights, according to Peter Lynch. For 17 years, luxury small-ship line SeaDream has run with the branding “It’s yachting, not cruising”. It was a throwback to the days when billionaires spent their summers in the Mediterranean aboard stunning private palaces … Read more
When Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas returns to Australia for the 2019/20 wave season, she’ll be sporting a different outfit. She’ll be decked out with new rides and activities like the SkyPad, a simulated trampoline ride, new waterslides and much more. If you’ve cruised aboard Voyager of the Seas and think you’ve done it … Read more
Crystal Symphony is fresh from a renovation, and is the pinnacle of high-class cruising, writes Teresa Ooi. Alas, there is no David. Instead there is Raja, a bright-eyed butler from Madras. Resplendent in his evening attire, Raja immediately makes me feel welcome as he shows me to Seabreeze Penthouse 9099, which is to be my … 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.
