Best cruise lines of 2018

Best cruise lines of 2018

Your favourite lines of 2018 Welcome to the awards that really matter from the jury that counts: You, Australia’s burgeoning cruise community. Other awards use “peer groups” or industry insiders. Cruise Passenger taps into our own regular cruise travellers. This year, a record 10,700 voted. While there were repeat winners, we have also seen newcomers … Read more

Norwegian Cruise Line reveals details around three refurbished ships

Norwegian Cruise Line refurbished ships

Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the refurbishments planned for three of its ships, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Star. The Norwegian Edge program included new designs to public spaces as well as the addition of new venues including Los Lobos Cantina, the line’s upscale Mexican restaurant; the adults-only enclave, Spice H2O; and Syd Norman’s Pour House – … Read more

2017 Reader’s Choice Awards – results announced

2017 Reader’s Choice Awards - results announced

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] More votes than ever It’s been a bumper year for Cruise Passenger’s much anticipated People’s Choice awards, with an amazing voter turnout of almost 10,000. The results show Australia’s continuing loyalty to Premium cruise lines, and those which ensure there is an Aussie element to their ships. The big winner is Princess Cruises – … Read more

Dare to compare – we take the luxe lunch test (because someone has to!)

Dare to compare - we take the luxe lunch test (because someone has to!)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Loosen your belt and prepare to feast as four of the most luxurious cruise ships show their culinary classics to the Cruise Passenger team in Sydney Harbour. Let’s do lunch! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] CRUISE LINE: Oceania SHIP: Sirena RESTAURANT: Red Ginger CUISINE: Asian fusion [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”48343″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] The line boasts the “finest cuisine at … Read more

Best deals for 2018 sailings for ocean and river itineraries

Best deals for 2018 sailings for ocean and river itineraries

Ocean and river cruise lines are already advertising their 2018 sailings with hot deals as well as new itineraries and destinations. Major lines like Scenic, Evergreen, Princess Cruises, MSC, APT, Silversea as well as Ponant have bargains like discounts of up to 30 per cent off as well as free flights thrown in. The lines … Read more

Scenic Jasper

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With the launch of its newest river cruiser, Scenic has dropped the word “tour” from its vocabulary, added some wonder and injected plenty of smart technology writes Peter Lynch. It’s early on a bright spring day and I am bowling along at 25 kilometre an hour through the wineries of the Austrian Wachau Valley on … Read more

Regent piles on the luxe with $125 million refurbishment

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  Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced an extensive $125 million fleet-wide refit as more and more lines move into the luxury sector. Crystal Cruise Lines, recently purchased by Genting Holdings, Seabourn and Silversea are all spending up big to attract high net worth passengers. Seven Seas Navigator will this spring see public spaces and … Read more