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 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
[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
[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
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
She’s Australia’s newest ship and Seabourn’s latest luxe liner. She docked for the first time in Australia this week before setting off on a sell-out first itinerary. The Seabourn Encore is set to be a very special vessel for Australia. She will be back in December to sail a season of Sydney – a testament … Read more
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 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
Scenic delivers a world of wonder and plenty of smart technology, on the river and ashore. We’re onboard the Scenic Jasper.
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.
